Miele H 4242 B User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Oven
H 4242 B
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 795 120
en-CA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................5
Guide to the oven..................................................9
Oven accessories ................................................10
Baking tray, roasting pan, wire rack .................................10
Grease filter ...................................................11
Controls ........................................................12
Program selector ...............................................12
Temperature selector ............................................13
Settings.........................................................14
Time of day display (PI)............................................14
Buzzer (P2)......................................................15
Before using the oven .............................................16
Using the oven ...................................................18
Using the oven....................................................18
Preheating .......................................................18
Cooking ready-meals ............................................18
Delay Start .......................................................19
Duration g...................................................19
Desired end time )............................................20
At the end of cooking:............................................21
Canceling a process.............................................21
Turning off the oven .............................................21
Setting the timer..................................................22
To set the timer ...................................................22
To cancel the timer ................................................22
Guide to the functions.............................................23
Bake ...........................................................24
Baking tips .......................................................24
Roast ...........................................................27
Roasting tips .....................................................28
Broil............................................................29
Broiling tips ......................................................30
Dehydrate/Proof ..................................................31
Defrost .........................................................32
Cleaning ........................................................33
Front of appliance .................................................33
PerfectClean .....................................................34
Contents
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Cleaning the oven cavity by hand .....................................35
Removing the oven door..........................................35
Removing the runners............................................38
Removing the back panel.........................................39
Removing the ceiling panel .......................................39
Catalytic liners ....................................................40
Changing the light bulb............................................41
Frequently asked questions ........................................42
Technical Service.................................................43
Optional accessories..............................................44
Installation instructions ...........................................47
Caring for the environment.........................................48
Disposal of the packing materials .....................................48
Disposal of an old appliance .........................................48
Electrical connection..............................................49
Appliance and Cut-out Dimensions ..................................50
Installing the oven ................................................52
Contents
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This appliance is intended for
residential use only.
Only use the appliance for its
intended purpose. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by improper use
of this oven.
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.
Keep these operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them on to
any future user.
Use
~The appliance is intended for
domestic use only: cooking, baking,
roasting, broiling, defrosting and
heating of food.
It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
~Do not use the appliance to store or
dehydrate flammable materials. This is
a fire hazard.
~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.
Children
~Children should not be left
unattended in an area where the
appliance is in use. Never allow
children to hang or lean on any part of
the appliance.
~Children should not use the unit
without supervision unless its operation
has been sufficiently explained so they
can run it safely. Children must be able
to recognize potential hazards or
improper operation.
~Do not allow children to touch or
play in, on or near the oven when it is in
operation. The oven gets hot at the
oven door glass, the vapor vent, the
handle and the operating controls.
Danger of burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
~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.
~Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety of this
appliance, continuity must exist
between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. 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.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by the
lack or inadequacy of an effective
grounding system or the failure to
adhere to national and local electrical
codes.
~The oven is not to be operated until
it has been properly installed within
cabinetry.
~Installation, maintenance and repair
work should be performed by an
authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.
~Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area by removing the fuse,
"tripping" the circuit breaker, or shutting
off the power main.
Oven use
,WARNING: Ovens can produce
high temperatures that can cause
burns.
~Prevent children from touching the
appliance while in use.
~Use heat-resistant potholders when
placing items in the oven, turning them,
or removing them from the oven. The
upper heating element and oven racks
can become very hot and cause burns.
~To prevent burns, always place
oven racks at their desired height while
the oven is cool.
~Open the door carefully to allow hot
air or steam to escape before placing
or removing food.
~To prevent burns, allow the heating
element to cool before cleaning by
hand.
~The door gasket is essential for a
good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket. The
door gasket should only be cleaned
with a solution of warm water and soap.
~Only clean parts listed in this
manual.
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~Caution: Heating elements may be
hot even though they are not glowing.
During and after use, do not let clothing
or other flammable materials come in
contact with heating elements or interior
surfaces of the oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool. External parts of
the oven such as the door glass, vents,
and the control panel can become hot.
~Do not block any vent
openings.
~Aluminum foil should not be used to
line the oven floor. To avoid damage,
do not place pots, pans or baking
sheets directly on the oven floor.
~Do not let metal objects (aluminum
foil, pans) come in contact with the
heating element.
~Do not slide pots or pans on the
oven floor. This could scratch and
damage the surface.
~Do not lean, sit, or place heavy
items on the open oven door.
~Do not heat unopened containers of
food in the oven, pressure may build up
and cause them to explode.
~Never add water to food on a hot
tray or pan, or directly onto food in a
hot oven. The steam created could
cause serious burns or scalds.
~This oven must only be used for
cooking. Do not use it as a dryer, kiln,
dehumidifier, etc. Fumes or vapors
given off by glues, plastics or
flammable liquids and materials could
be hazardous.
~Never store flammable liquids and
materials in, above or under an oven, or
near cooking surfaces.
~When baking frozen pizzas or pies,
place them on the 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 food like french fries,
fish sticks, chicken fingers etc. can be
baked on the baking tray.
~Always check that food is sufficiently
heated. The time required varies
depending on a number of factors,
such as initial temperature, quantity,
type and consistency of the food, and
changes in the recipe. Germs present
in the food are killed off only at a
sufficiently high temperature (> 158 °F /
70 °C) and after a sufficiently long time
(> 10 Min.). Select a longer cook time if
you are unsure if food is thoroughly
heated. To ensure temperature is
distributed evenly, stir and rotate food
occassionally before serving.
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General notes
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the oven. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where an oven is
in use. Never allow children to 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.
~Do not leave the oven unattended
when cooking with oils or fats, they are
a fire hazard if overheated.
~Do not use water on grease fires!
Smother the fire with a properly rated
dry chemical or foam fire extinguisher.
~Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments while operating the cooktop,
they present a fire hazard.
~Do not use the oven to heat the
room.
~Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
contact with or get caught in the oven
door.
~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 oils. Do not
substitute towels or other bulky items
for potholders.
~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.
~Be careful when using alcoholic
beverages like rum, whiskey, wine etc.
for baking or roasting. The alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures but
may in rare circumstances combust on
the hot heating elements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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aProgram selector
bClock/timer with O,Qand Pbuttons
cTemperature selector
dTemperature indicator light y
eUpper heating element with catalytic liner
fConvection fan
gCatalytic liner
hNon-tip, four level runners
iData plate
jOven door
Guide to the oven
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Baking tray, roasting pan, wire rack
The oven comes equipped with baking
tray, roasting pan and wire rack. These
pieces are to be slid into the runners on
either side of the oven.
The roasting pan is ideal for catching
drippings from meat or poultry roasted
or broiled directly on the rack.
It can also be used as a baking tray.
The baking tray, roasting pan and wire
rack are coated with PerfectClean and
can be easily cleaned with a sponge
and dish soap.
Non-tip safety notches
The wire rack, roasting pan and baking
tray are equipped with non-tip safety
notches (see arrow) which prevent
them from being pulled out completely
while the oven is in use.
When inserting a rack, pan or tray
always check that the safety notches
are at the rear of the oven.
Once inserted into the oven these
pieces can only be removed by raising
the piece upwards and then pulling it
out.
Oven accessories
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Grease filter
The filter helps to keep the oven fan
clean from moisture and grease.
Anytime meat or poultry is prepared
insert the grease filter in front of the fan
opening.
Oven accessories
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Program selector
Use the program selector to select the
required oven function.
The program selector can be turned
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Do not attempt to turn it all the way
round in either direction as this will
damage the selector.
–Light
For switching on the oven light
independently.
The oven settings can also be
changed when the program selector
is at this position. See "Settings".
– Surround
For long, slow baking or traditional
recipes, e.g. fruit cake, casseroles.
– Gentle Bake
For cooking dishes that require a
crispy finish, e.g. soufflés and
gratins.
– Broil
For grilling fish and cuts of meat
such as chops, steaks, and kebabs.
Broil with the oven door closed.
–Rapid heat
For reducing the heating up time and
for pre-heating the oven.
Also useful for cooking ready made
meals.
–Convection Bake
For baking or cooking on several
levels at the same time.
–Convection Broil
For grilling thick cuts, e.g. rolled
meat, poultry.
Broil with the oven door closed.
Controls
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Temperature selector
The temperature can be freely selected
within the given range.
The temperature selector must only
be turned in a clockwise direction as
far as it will go and then back again.
Do not attempt to turn it the wrong
way, or all the way round, as this will
damage the selector.
The temperature indicator light ywill
come on as soon as a temperature is
selected. It remains lit while the oven is
heating up.
When the pre-selected temperature is
reached, the heating element switches
itself off. When the temperature falls
below that selected, the heating
element switches on again
automatically.
Controls
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The default oven settings can be
changed in the function "Light".
In this function you can customize the
oven to suit your preferences.
Available settings:
–the time of day display
–the buzzer.
The altered settings are retained
after a power outage.
Time of day display (PI)
The time of day display can be
switched on or off.
When the time of day display is
switched off and the program selector
is turned to the "Off" position, the
display remains dark. The time of day
continues to run in the background.
It reappears when the program selector
is turned to one of the functions.
To alter the setting:
^Turn the program selector to the "Light"
position, and press the Qbutton.
"PI" will appear in the display.
^Press the Qbutton.
The following appears in the display:
–"S0", if the time of day display is
switched off.
–"SI", if the time of day display is
switched on.
^Use the Por Obutton to scroll
between the "I" and "0" settings.
^Press the Qbutton.
This confirms your entry.
PI
S0
Settings
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Depending on the setting selected, the
time of day will either show in the display
or the display will remain dark when the
program selector is turned to "Off".
Buzzer (P2)
There is a choice of 3 tones or
alternatively, the buzzer can be
switched off.
To alter the setting:
^Turn the program selector to the "Light"
position, and press the Qbutton.
"PI" will appear in the display.
^Press the Por Obutton.
"P 2" will appear in the display.
^Press the Qbutton.
The following appears in the display:
–"S0", if the buzzer is switched off.
–"SI", "S2"or"S3", if the buzzer is
switched on.
^Use the Por Obutton to scroll
through the settings.
The corresponding buzzer will sound
as you do so.
^Press the Qbutton to confirm the
setting you wish to select.
The buzzer will now sound at the
setting selected (or not at all if you have
switched it off) at the end of a cooking
programme or minute minder time.
P2
S0
Settings
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Set the time for the first time
On models with a clock/timer you also
have to set the time of day before the
oven can be used.
The time can only be entered when
the program selector is at "Off".
In the display:
–the clock symbol m(time of day) will
light up,
–and "I2:00" and triangle V
underneath the msymbol will start
flashing.
^Use the Por Obutton to enter the
hour first.
^Press the Qbutton.
This confirms the hour and the minutes
will then start to flash.
^Use the Por Obutton to enter the
minutes.
^Press the Qbutton to confirm the
minutes.
Once the clock has been set, the
current time of day will show in the
display and the colon will flash.
I2:00
m
V
Before using the oven
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Heat the oven
New ovens may have a slight odor
during the first few uses. To eliminate
the odor quickly, the oven should be
operated at a high temperature for
2 hours.
Before heating the oven for the first
time remove (if present)
– any stickers from the baking
tray, roasting pan or interior
floor.
– any cork spacers from the
ceiling of the interior.
– foil from the appliance front.
Make sure the room is well
ventilated during this process.
^Remove all accessories from the
oven.
^Turn the program selector to Rapid
heat.
^Use the temperature selector to set
the highest temperature (500 °F/
260 °C).
^Press the Qbutton repeatedly until
triangle Vis underneath the
"duration symbol g" in the display.
"0:00" appears in the display.
^While the triangle Vis flashing, enter
the duration of 2 hours in hours and
minutes using the Pbutton.
If no other symbol is selected, the oven
will run for 2 hours and the count down
will appear in the display.
0:00
lmg)
V
2:00
lmg)
V
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Using the oven
^Place the food in the oven.
^Turn the program selector to the
required function.
The oven interior light comes on.
^Use the temperature selector to set
the required temperature.
The oven starts to heat up and the
cooling fan switches on.
^Take the food out of the oven when it
is ready.
Turn the program selector and the
temperature selector back to the "Off"
position.
The cooling fan will continue to run for a
while after the oven has been switched
off to prevent any humidity building up
in the oven, on the control panel or on
the oven housing unit.
When the temperature in the oven has
fallen sufficiently, the cooling fan will
switch off automatically.
On models with a clock/timer, the oven
can be set to switch off, or to switch on
and off, automatically. See appropriate
section.
Preheating
For proper cooking results, most
recipes call for a preheated oven.
To pre-heat the oven:
^Select Rapid heat.
^Use the temperature selector to set
the required temperature.
The oven will start to heat up.
^When the temperature indicator
light ygoes out for the first time, set
the function you require for continued
cooking or baking, and place the
food in the oven.
Cooking ready-meals
Rapid heat can also be used on its own
for cooking ready-meals such as
pizzas, lasagne, garlic bread etc.
When using Rapid heat to cook ready
meals you do not need to change to
another function during cooking.
Rapid heat is not suitable for
traditional baking or cooking.
Using the oven
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Delay Start
The clock allows you to turn cooking
processes automatically off or on and
off.
Duration g
To enter the cooking time.
After this time has elapsed the oven
turns off automatically. The maximum
duration time which can be entered is
12 hours.
^Place the food in the oven.
^Select your cooking function and set
a temperature.
The oven light will come on and the
oven will heat up.
^Press the Qbutton repeatedly until
triangle Vis underneath the g
symbol in the display.
"0:00" appears in the display.
^While the triangle Vis flashing, enter
the required duration in hours and
minutes using the Pbutton.
For example, enter "00:50" and the
function will run for 50 minutes.
If no other symbol is selected, the
duration will be seen counting down in
the display.
0:50
lmg)
V
Using the oven
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Desired end time )
The desired end time allows you to set
the actual time you would like the
cooking to be completed. This time is
limited to 24 hours from the current
time.
For example:
The time now is 10:45; you want a dish
with a cooking duration of 90 minutes to
be ready at 13:30.
^Place the food in the oven.
^Select your cooking function and set
a temperature.
The oven light will come on and the
oven will heat up.
Now enter the cooking duration:
^Press the Qbutton repeatedly until
triangle Vis underneath the g
(cooking duration) symbol in the
display.
"0:00" appears in the display.
^While the triangle Vis flashing, enter
the required duration in hours and
minutes (1:30) using the Pbutton.
Then set the end time:
^Press the Qbutton repeatedly until
triangle Vis underneath the )
(end time) symbol in the display.
The time of day plus the cooking
duration entered appear in the display
(10:45 + 1:30 = 12:15).
I:30
lmg)
V
I2:I5
lmg)
V
Using the oven
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