Miele H 2261 B User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Oven
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en – CA M.-Nr. 09 786 730

Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................. 5
Guide to the oven................................................................................................. 13
Oven controls....................................................................................................... 14
Function selector ................................................................................................... 15
Clock / Timer ......................................................................................................... 15
Display ............................................................................................................. 15
Buttons ............................................................................................................ 15
Temperature selector ............................................................................................ 16
Temperature indicator .................................................................................... 16
Features................................................................................................................ 17
Model numbers ..................................................................................................... 17
Data plate .............................................................................................................. 17
Items included........................................................................................................ 17
Standard and optional accessories....................................................................... 17
Shelf runners..................................................................................................... 18
Baking tray, Roasting pan and Wire oven rack................................................. 18
FlexiClip telescopic runners ............................................................................. 19
Oven controls ........................................................................................................ 25
Safety features....................................................................................................... 25
System lock for the oven.............................................................................. 25
Cooling fan........................................................................................................ 25
Vented oven door.............................................................................................. 25
PerfectClean treated surfaces ............................................................................... 26
Catalytic enameled surfaces ................................................................................. 26
Before using for the first time............................................................................. 27
Before using for the first time................................................................................. 27
Setting the time of day for the first time ............................................................... 27
Heating the oven.................................................................................................... 28
Guide to the functions......................................................................................... 29
Operation.............................................................................................................. 31
Energy saving tips.................................................................................................. 31
Using the oven....................................................................................................... 31
Cooling fan ............................................................................................................ 31
Preheating the oven .............................................................................................. 32
Clock / Timer........................................................................................................ 33
Display .................................................................................................................. 33
Symbols in the display ..................................................................................... 33
Buttons .................................................................................................................. 33

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Setting a time or a duration................................................................................... 34
Displaying the time / duration .......................................................................... 34
When the time/duration has elapsed ............................................................... 34
Using the kitchen timer ...................................................................................... 35
Setting the timer............................................................................................... 35
Resetting the timer............................................................................................ 36
Canceling the timer........................................................................................... 36
Turning a cooking program On / Off automatically ............................................... 37
Setting the duration.......................................................................................... 37
At the end of the cooking duration................................................................... 38
Setting a cooking duration and finish time....................................................... 39
Changing the cooking duration......................................................................... 40
Deleting a cooking duration.............................................................................. 41
Deleting a finish time........................................................................................ 41
Changing the time of day....................................................................................... 42
Changing settings.................................................................................................. 43
Bake...................................................................................................................... 45
Roast..................................................................................................................... 47
Slow Roasting...................................................................................................... 49
Broil....................................................................................................................... 51
Defrost.................................................................................................................. 54
Canning................................................................................................................. 55
Dehydrate............................................................................................................. 56
Frozen food........................................................................................................... 57
Gentle Bake.......................................................................................................... 58
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 59
Unsuitable cleaning agents.................................................................................... 59
Tips........................................................................................................................ 60
Normal soiling........................................................................................................ 60
Cleaning the seal.............................................................................................. 60
Stubborn soiling (excluding the FlexiClip runners)................................................. 61
Stubborn soiling on the FlexiClip runners.............................................................. 62
Cleaning the catalytic enameled back panel......................................................... 62
Removing soiling caused by spices, sugar and similar deposits..................... 62
Removing oil and grease.................................................................................. 63
Removing the door................................................................................................ 64

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Installing the door.................................................................................................. 65
Removing the shelf runners with FlexiClip telescopic runners.............................. 66
Removing the back panel...................................................................................... 66
Lowering the Browning / Broiling element............................................................. 67
Frequently asked questions................................................................................ 68
Technical Service................................................................................................. 71
Caring for the environment................................................................................. 72
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 73
Installation diagrams........................................................................................... 74
Appliance and cut-out dimensions........................................................................ 74
Installing the oven................................................................................................ 76

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before installation and use of the oven to prevent
accidents and machine damage.
This appliance complies with current safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Read all instructions before installing or using the oven for the first
time. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them
on to any future user.
Use
This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use only as
described in these operating instructions.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
Only use this oven for residential cooking, and the purposes
described in this manual.
Other uses are not permitted and can be dangerous.
Risk of Fire! Do not use this oven to store or dry flammable
materials.
Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or
experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision
or instruction by a responsible person.

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Children
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where
an oven is in use. Never allow children to operate, sit or stand on
any part of the oven. Caution: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above an oven. Children climbing on the oven to
reach these items could be injured.
Burn Hazard - Do not allow children to use the oven. Failure to do
so can result in severe burns or serious injury.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Danger of burns. The oven gets hot at the oven door glass, the
vapor vent, the handle and the operating controls. Do not allow
children to touch or play in, on or near the oven.
Technical safety
This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation instructions.
Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by
a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national
and local safety regulations and the provided installation
instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for
examination, repair or adjustment. Repairs and other work by
unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
Before installing the oven, check for externally visible damage. Do
not operate a damaged appliance.

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To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity
must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding
system. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "Electrical connection - GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS". It is imperative that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician.
Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency
listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical
supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine
damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the
work area by
– removing the fuse,
– "tripping" the circuit breaker, or
– unplugging the unit. Pull the plug not the cord.
Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating). Do not use an extension cord
to connect this appliance to electricity.
The oven is not to be operated until it has been properly installed
within cabinetry.
Danger of electric shock!
Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

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Defective components should be replaced by Miele original spare
parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the
safety of the appliance.
In order for the oven to function correctly, it required an adequate
supply of cool air. Ensure that the air flow is not impaired (e.g.
insulation in the cabinetry). Also be sure that the cool air supply is
not heated by other sources nearby.
If the oven is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the
door while the oven is in operation. Heat and moisture can build up
behind the closed door and cause damage to the oven, cabinetry
and flooring. Do not close the door until the oven has completely
cooled down.
Proper use
The oven becomes very hot while in use. Use caution to
ensure that you are not burned on the heating elements or interior
surfaces of the oven. Use pot holders when placing food in the
oven, adjusting the racks, etc. in a hot oven.
Caution: Heating elements may be hot even though they are not
glowing. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause
burns. External parts of the oven such as the door glass, vents, and
the control panel can become hot. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials come into contact
with heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have
had sufficient time to cool.
Do not let food sit in the oven more than one hour before or after
cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
It is important that the heat is evenly distributed throughout the
food being cooked. This can be achieved by stirring and/or turning
the food.

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Use only dry, heat-resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders
used on hot surfaces may result in steam burns. Do not let
potholders come in contact with oil or grease. Do not substitute dish
towels or other bulky items for potholders. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements.
Loose fitting or hanging garments present a fire hazard. Wear
proper apparel while operating the appliance.
Do not heat unopened containers of food in the oven, pressure
may cause the containers to burst and result in injury.
Never pour cold water onto hot surfaces in a hot oven.
The steam created could cause serious burns or scalding and the
sudden change in temperature can damage the enamel in the oven.
To prevent burns, always place oven racks at their desired height
while the oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while the oven is
hot, do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements.
Open the door carefully to allow hot air or steam to escape before
placing or removing food.
To prevent burns, allow the heating elements to cool before
cleaning by hand.
Do not leave the oven door open unnecessarily as someone may
trip over it or be injured by it.
Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or
fat. They can ignite if overheated. Do not use water on grease
fires.Turn off the oven immediately and suffocate the flames by
keeping the oven door closed.
Never store flammable liquids and materials in, above or under an
oven, or near cooking surfaces.
Do not use the oven to heat the room. The high temperatures
radiated could cause objects near the oven to catch fire.

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Broiling food for an excessively long time can cause it to dry out
with the risk of catching fire.
Do not exceed recommended broiling times.
Some foods dry out very quickly and can be ignited by high
broiling temperatures. Do not use broiling functions for crisping rolls
or bread, or to dry flowers or herbs. Instead use the Convection
Bake or Surround functions.
Use caution when using alcohol in your recipes. Alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures but may, in rare circumstances,
combust on the hot heating elements.
Plastic containers, which are not heat-resistant, melt and may
ignite at high temperatures and can damage the oven. Use only
plastic containers that are indicated by the manufacturer as being
suitable for use in ovens.
When residual heat is used to keep food warm, the high level of
humidity and condensation can cause damage in the oven. The
control panel, countertop or cabinetry may also be damaged.
Do not switch the oven off completely while food is inside it, but
select the lowest possible temperature for the oven function you are
using. This will ensure the fan will automatically continue to run.
It is recommended to cover all cooked food that is left in the oven
to be kept warm. This will prevent moisture from condensing on the
interior of the oven.
To avoid damage, do not place aluminum foil, pots, pans or
baking sheets directly on the oven floor. This can cause a build up of
heat that will damage the oven floor.
Do not slide pots or pans on the oven floor. This could scratch
and damage the surface.

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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.
This oven must only be used for cooking food. Fumes, vapors or
heat given off by glues, plastics or flammable liquids and materials
could be hazardous. Do not use it as a dryer, kiln, dehumidifier, etc.
Do not cover or block any vent openings.
Do not let metal objects (aluminum foil, pans) come in contact
with the heating element.
Make certain that the power cords of small appliances do not
come in contact with or get caught in the oven door.
When baking frozen pizzas or pies, place them on the wire rack
lined with parchment paper. Do not use the baking tray or the
roasting pan for frozen foods with a large surface area. The tray or
pan could become warped and difficult to remove from the oven
when hot. Frozen foods like french fries, chicken nuggets, etc. can
be baked on the baking tray.
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this oven.
Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Only clean parts listed in these Operating and Installation
Instructions.
Scratches on the door glass can cause the glass to break.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
The shelf runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care"). Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning
and never operate the oven without the shelf runners inserted.

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There is a seal around the oven interior which seals the inside of
the door. Take care not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. Commercial oven cleaners or oven
liners of any kind should not be used in or around any part of the
oven.
The back panel can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care"). Ensure it is correctly fitted after cleaning and
never operate the oven without the back panel fitted.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may
become void.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Guide to the oven
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aOven controls
bBrowning / Broiling element
cCatalytic enameled back panel
dConvection fan with heating element
eRunners with 4 shelf levels
fFront frame with data plate
gDoor

Oven controls
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aFunction selector
To select oven functions
bClock / Timer
Displays the time of day and settings
cTemperature selector
To set the temperature
dTemperature indicator light
Indicates that the oven is heating
eButton
To change times and settings
fOK Sensor button
To select and confirm a setting
gButton
To change times and settings

Oven controls
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Function selector
The function selector is used to select
oven functions and to turn on the oven
lighting independently.
It can be turned clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Oven functions
Light
Surround
Bake
Maxi Broil
Defrost
Rapid Preheat
Convection Bake
Intensive
Convection Broil
Gentle Bake
Clock / Timer
The clock/timer is operated via the
Display with the , OK and buttons.
Display
The display shows the time of day or
your settings.
It goes dark if settings are not being
entered.
See "Clock / Timer" for more
information.
Buttons
This model has push buttons.

Oven controls
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Temperature selector
The temperature selector is used to
select the temperatures for cooking
programs.
It can be turned clockwise until a
resistance is felt and then turned back
again.
Temperatures are shown printed on the
temperature selector and on the control
panel.
Temperature indicator 
The temperature indicator light lights
up when the oven is heating.
When the set temperature is reached,
– the oven heating turns off,
– and the temperature indicator light
goes out.
The temperature regulator ensures that
the oven heating and temperature
indicator light turn back on again when
the oven temperature falls below the
level set.

Features
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Model numbers
A list of the ovens described in these
operating instructions can be found on
the back page.
Data plate
The data plate located on the front
frame of the oven is visible when the
door is open.
Printed on the data plate are the model
number, serial number and the
connection data (voltage/frequency/
maximum rated load) of the oven.
Have this information available when
contacting Miele Technical Service.
Items included
The oven is supplied with:
– the operating and installation
instructions for using the oven,
– screws for securing your oven in the
cabinetry, and
– various accessories.
For induction cooktops, separate
operating and installation instructions
and accessories needed for the
electrical connection are included.
Standard and optional
accessories
Accessories vary depending on
model. All ovens are supplied with
shelf runners, universal tray and
wire oven rack. Depending on the
model, Miele ovens may be supplied
with the accessories listed.
All accessories and cleaning and care
products in these instructions are
designed to be used with Miele ovens.
They can be ordered from the
Mieleusa.com website or Miele.
When ordering, please have ready the
model number of your oven and of the
desired accessories.

Features
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Shelf runners
Side runners are located on the right
and left-hand sides of the oven with 
levels for inserting accessories.
Each side runner consists of two rails:
– The accessories (e.g. wire oven rack)
slide in between the rails.
– The FlexiClip telescopic runners
(depending on model) are inserted on
the top rail.
The runners can be removed for
cleaning purposes. See "Cleaning and
Care".
Baking tray, Roasting pan and Wire
oven rack
Baking tray HBB51
Roasting pan HUBB51
Wire oven rack HBBR50
These accessories are inserted into the
oven between the two rails of a side
runner.
Always position the wire rack as
illustrated above.
Non-tip safety notches are located on
the shorter sides of these accessories.
These prevent the trays being pulled
completely out of the side runners
when you only wish to pull them out
partially.
If you are using the roasting pan with
the wire rack, insert the roasting pan
between the rails of the side runners
and the rack will slide in above it.
These accessories have been treated
with PerfectClean enamel.

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FlexiClip telescopic runners HFC50
The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be
used on the three lower shelf levels.
Each shelf level can also be removed
from the oven individually.
Push the runners into the oven
before placing accessories on them. To ensure that accessories do not slide
off the telescopic runners:
– make sure that they are sitting
securely on their runners and in
between the stoppers on each end of
the runner,
– place the wire rack upside down on
the FlexiClip telescopic runners.
The FlexiClip runners can support a
maximum load of 33 lbs (15 kg).

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Because the FlexiClip runners sit on
the top rail of the side runners the gap
between the level the FlexiClip
runners are on and the one above is
smaller than if, for instance, the racks
were fitted on each level. Cooking
results will be affected if the gap is too
small.
If you would like to cook using more
than one baking tray, roasting pan or
wire rack:
Place the baking tray, roasting pan or
wire rack on the FlexiClip runners.
Leave at least one shelf level open
between it and any accessory
inserted above it.
If you are using a roasting pan with a
wire rack on top of it:
Slide the roasting pan and wire rack
together onto the FlexiClip runners.
The rack with automatically slide
between the rails of the shelf level
above the runners.
Leave at least one shelf level open
between it and any accessory
inserted above it.