Miele H 5900 B User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Oven
H 5900 B
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 111 800
en-GB

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................9
Guide to the appliance ............................................10
Controls ........................................................11
Function selector ..................................................11
Temperature selector ..............................................11
Temperature indicator light ....................................11
Features ........................................................12
Oven controls.....................................................12
Safety features ....................................................12
Cooling fans ...................................................12
Vented oven door ...............................................12
PerfectClean treated surfaces ........................................12
Catalytic enamelled surface .........................................12
Accessories .....................................................13
Universal tray and rack with anti-tip safety notches .....................13
FlexiClip telescopic runners ......................................14
Fitting the FlexiClip telescopic runners ................................14
Changing the position of the FlexiClip telescopic runners ...............15
Optional accessories ...............................................16
Oven functions...................................................18
Before using for the first time.......................................20
Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................20
Operation .......................................................21
Using the oven....................................................21
Pre-heat .........................................................21
Baking tips ......................................................22
Bakeware ........................................................22
Baking parchment ..............................................22
Universal tray ..................................................22
Rectangular tins ................................................22
Notes about the charts .............................................23
Temperature, baking duration .....................................23
Shelf level .....................................................23
Frozen food ......................................................23
Baking chart .....................................................24
Fan plus U......................................................24
Contents
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Conventional heat V..............................................25
Roasting tips ....................................................26
Useful tips .......................................................27
Roasting chart ...................................................28
Notes on Slow cooking ............................................29
Proceed as follows:..............................................29
Cooking duration ...............................................30
Grilling tips ......................................................31
Settings: .........................................................31
Preparing food for grilling ...........................................33
Grilling ..........................................................33
Useful tips .......................................................33
Grilling chart.....................................................34
Defrost .........................................................35
Cooking ready meals..............................................36
Cleaning and care ................................................37
Appliance front ...................................................37
Accessories ......................................................38
Universal tray, anti-splash insert....................................38
Rack, runners ..................................................38
FlexiClip telescopic runners ......................................38
Lubricating the FlexiClip telescopic runners ..........................39
Oven interior .....................................................40
Seal and inside of the oven door ...................................40
PerfectClean .....................................................41
Catalytic enamel surfaces ...........................................43
To remove the oven door............................................44
To dismantle the oven door .......................................45
To refit the door ...................................................48
To remove the runners..............................................49
To remove the back panel ...........................................49
To lower the top heat/grill element.....................................50
Problem solving guide ............................................51
After sales / Guarantee ............................................53
Electrical connection..............................................54
Building-in diagrams ..............................................55
Installing the oven ................................................58
Contents
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This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on
installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the contents. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This oven is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and for use in
similar working and residential
environments such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
~The oven is not intended for outdoor
use.
~It 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.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation.
~This oven is not intended for use by
people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions
4

Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To
prevent the risk of injury, do not let
children play with the appliance or its
controls.
~Older children may only use the
oven when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
~Great care should be taken to
ensure that children do not touch the
appliance when it is being used.
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 vent
become quite hot.
Technical safety
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance. It could be dangerous.
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Warning and Safety instructions
5

~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure 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. If in doubt, consult a
competent person.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
~For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used when it has been
built in.
~Never open the housing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~During installation, maintenance and
repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician to avoid a hazard.
~This appliance must not be used in
a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which may be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Correct use
,Caution! Danger of burning.
High temperatures are produced by
the oven.
~Use oven gloves when placing food
in the oven, turning or removing it and
when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a
hot oven. Be very careful that you do
not burn yourself on the top heating/grill
element.
~Never leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil or
fats, as these are a fire hazard if
allowed to overheat.
~Do not exceed the recommended
grilling times when using the Grill Y
and Fan grill \functions. Excessively
long grilling times can lead to food
drying out and burning, or could even
cause it to catch fire.
~Do not use Grill Y/ Fan grill \to
finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread
or to dry flowers or herbs. Fire hazard.
Use Fan plus Uor Conventional heat
Vinstead.
~If using alcohol in your recipes, high
temperatures can cause the alcohol to
vaporise and even to ignite on the hot
heating elements.
Alcohol should be burnt off before the
dish is placed in the oven to avoid this
danger.
~Cover any food which is left in the
oven to be kept hot Any moisture in the
food could lead to corrosion damage in
the oven. This also prevents the food
from drying out.
~If you wish to complete a cooking
process using the residual heat in the
oven, leave the oven at the function
selected and select the lowest
temperature for that function. Do not
switch the appliance off until the food
has been removed. Increased moisture
in the oven could cause condensation
to form which could lead to
– corrosion in the oven compartment.
– damage to the control panel, worktop
and surrounding kitchen furniture.
~Do not line the floor of the oven with
aluminium foil when using Conventional
heat V/Bottom heat X/Rapid
heat-up S.
This would cause a build-up of heat
which could cause damage to the floor
surface.
For this reason do not place a dish, tin
or baking tray directly on the oven floor.
Warning and Safety instructions
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If using a tray made by a different
manufacturer, make sure that there is a
gap of at least 6 cm between the
bottom of the tray and the floor of the
appliance.
~Never add water to food on a hot
baking tray or directly onto food in a hot
oven. The steam created could cause
serious burns or scalding and the
sudden change in temperature can
damage the enamel.
~Always ensure that food is suitably
cooked or reheated.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking at
temperatures over 70°C for a minimum
of 10 minutes. Therefore when cooking
or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, it is
particularly important that food is fully
cooked through. If in doubt select a
longer cooking or reheating time.
It is important that the heat is allowed to
spread evenly throughout the food
being cooked. This can be achieved
by stirring and/or turning the food
during cooking.
~If using plastic containers for
cooking, they must be declared by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use
in an oven.
Other types of plastic containers melt at
high temperatures, and could damage
the oven.
~Do not heat up unopened tins or jars
of food in the oven. Pressure can build
up and they may explode, resulting in
injury or damage.
~Do not push pots and pans around
the oven floor, as this could damage
the surface.
~Do not lean or sit on an open oven
door, or place heavy items on it. Make
sure that nothing gets trapped between
the door and the oven compartment.
This could damage the oven.
The oven door can support a maximum
load of 15 kg.
~Do not use the appliance to heat up
the room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects near the appliance
could catch fire.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele original
spare parts and accessories with this
appliance. If spare parts or accessories
from other manufacturers are used, this
will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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H 5900 B
aFunction selector, retractable when it is at "0"
bTemperature selector, retractable when it is at "ß"
cTemperature indicator light 
dTop heat/grill element
eCatalytic enamelled back panel with air inlets for the fans
fSide runners with three shelf levels
gDoor
Guide to the appliance
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Function selector
The left-hand control is used to select
the function.
It can be turned clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
The function selector can only be
retracted when it is at "0".
SRapid heat-up
UFan plus
\Fan grill
PDefrost
VConventional heat
XBottom heat
YGrill
TLighting:
For switching on the oven light
independently. This can be
useful when cleaning the oven.
Temperature selector
The right-hand control is used to select
the temperature.
The temperature selector must only be
turned in a clockwise direction as far as
it will go, and then back again.
It can only be retracted when it is at "ß".
The temperature selector has a printed
temperature scale which makes it easy
to check the temperature setting even if
the oven is built in to a base unit.
Temperature indicator light 
The temperature indicator light is
next to the temperature selector.
The indicator light is always on when
the oven heating is on.
When the set temperature is reached,
–the oven heating switches off.
–the temperature indicator light goes
out.
As soon as the temperature falls below
the set temperature, the oven heating
and the temperature indicator light will
switch on again.
Controls
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Oven controls
The oven controls are used for
selecting the various cooking
programmes for baking, roasting and
grilling.
Safety features
Cooling fans
The cooling fans will come on
automatically when a cooking
programme is started. The cooling fans
mix hot air from the oven cavity with
cool room air before venting it out into
the kitchen through vents located
between the appliance door and the
control panel.
The cooling fans will continue to run
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 fans will
switch off automatically.
Vented oven door
The oven door is an open system and
some of the door panes have a
heat-reflecting coating. During
operation, cool air is passed through
the oven door to keep the outer pane
cool.
If necessary, the oven door can be
dismantled for cleaning.
See "Cleaning and care" for more
information.
PerfectClean treated surfaces
The following surfaces are all treated
with a special PerfectClean finish:
–Oven interior
–Universal tray
–Rack
–Runners
–Anti-splash insert (if applicable)
PerfectClean surfaces have very good
anti-stick properties and are much
easier to keep clean than conventional
enamel, if cleaned regularly.
See "Cleaning and care" for more
information.
Catalytic enamelled surface
The back panel is coated with dark
grey catalytic enamel. Soiling from oil
and fat is burnt off this enamel when
very high temperatures are used in the
oven.
See "Cleaning and care" for more
information.
Features
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Depending on model, your
appliance will be supplied with some
of the following accessories.
Miele offers a range of useful
accessories as well as cleaning and
conditioning products for your
appliance.
These can be ordered at
www.miele-shop.com, from Miele (see
back cover for contact details) or from
your Miele dealer.
When ordering please quote the model
number of your appliance.
You will find this information on the data
plate, visible on the front frame of the
oven when the door is open.
Universal tray and rack with anti-tip
safety notches
(depending on model)
Universal tray:
Rack:
The universal tray and rack are inserted
into the oven between the two rails of a
shelf runner.
Both the universal tray and rack have
non-tip safety notches which prevent
them being pulled right out when they
only need to be partially pulled out.
When pushing the rack back in,
always ensure that the safety
notches are at the rear of the oven
(see illustration).
They can then only be taken out of the
oven by raising them upwards and then
pulling them out.
If you are using a tray with the rack on
top, insert the tray between the rails of
a shelf runner and the rack will sit on
top of it.
Accessories
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FlexiClip telescopic runners
(depending on model)
The oven can be fitted with up to three
pairs of FlexiClip telescopic runners.
The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be
clipped into any of the existing shelf
runners and pulled out of the oven to
their fullest extent.
Push the telescopic runners right in
before placing a tray or rack on
them.
To prevent the risk of a rack or tray
sliding off the runners, make sure that
they are sitting securely on their
runners in between the stoppers at
either end of each runner.
The FlexiClip runners can support a
maximum load of 15 kg.
Fitting the FlexiClip telescopic runners
,Make sure that the oven has
cooled down before fitting the
FlexiClip runners.
Danger of burning.
The FlexiClip runners are fitted in
between the two rails that make up a
shelf level.
The runner with the Miele logo is fitted
on the right.
When fitting the FlexiClip runners do
not extend them.
^Fit the FlexiClip runner in between the
two rails at the front (1) and then push
it into the oven compartment (2).
^Then secure the FlexiClip runner to
the bottom of the two rails as
illustrated (3).
If the FlexiClip runners are difficult to pull
out after fitting, you may need to pull
firmly on them once to release them.
Accessories
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Changing the position of the
FlexiClip telescopic runners
,Make sure that the oven has
cooled down before moving the
FlexiClip runners.
Danger of burning.
To change the position of the FlexiClip
runners:
^Remove the FlexiClip runners from
their original position by raising them
at the front, then pulling them
forwards and out.
^Refit them on the required shelf level;
see "Fitting the FlexiClip telescopic
runners".
Anti-splash insert
(depending on model)
The anti-splash insert should be placed
in the universal tray when grilling or
roasting.
The juices from the food being cooked
collect under the anti-splash insert. This
prevents them from spitting and making
the oven dirty. The juices can then be
used for making gravy and sauces.
The surface has been treated with
PerfectClean.
Accessories
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Optional accessories
Pizza tray
This circular tray is suitable for cooking
pizzas, flat cakes made with yeast or
whisked mixtures, sweet and savoury
tarts, baked desserts, and can also be
used for frozen cakes and pizzas.
The surface has been treated with
PerfectClean.
Pizza stone
The pizza stone is ideal for items which
need a well baked base such as pizza,
quiche, bread, bread rolls and savoury
snacks.
The pizza stone is made from heat
retaining fire brick and is glazed.
Place it directly on the rack.
A paddle made of untreated wood is
supplied with it for placing food on the
pizza stone and taking it off.
Gourmet oven dish
The gourmet oven dish has an anti-stick
coating.
Place it directly on the rack.
It is available in two sizes. Please quote
the model number of your oven when
ordering:
–HUB 61-22/HUB 62-22 (Depth:
22 cm)
– HUB 61-35 (Depth: 35 cm)
Gourmet oven dish lid
When ordering a lid, please specify the
gourmet oven dish it is to be used with
(22 or 35 cm deep).
Accessories
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Miele E-Cloth
Removes grease and stains and leaves
no smearing. Suitable for cleaning
surfaces such as stainless steel, glass,
plastic and chrome without the use of
chemicals.
Miele oven cleaner
Suitable for removing stubborn soiling.
It is not necessary to pre-heat the oven
beforehand.
Accessories
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Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes.
Heat is created in the oven by means of different elements and components:
aTop heat/grill element (under the roof of the oven)
bBottom heating element (under the floor of the oven)
cRing heating elements (behind the intake vents for the fans)
dFans (behind the intake vents for the fans)
These elements and components are combined in various ways, depending on
the oven function selected. See the letters given in brackets for each function.
Operating modes Notes
VConventional
heat
[a+b]
–For baking traditional recipes, e.g. fruit cake,
casseroles.
– Also ideal for soufflés.
– If using an older recipe or cookbook, set the oven
temperature for Conventional heat 10 °C lower than
that recommended.
The cooking duration does not need to be changed.
XBottom heat
[b]
– Use this setting towards the end of baking to brown
the base of a cake, quiche or pizza.
YGrill
[a]
– The inner part of the grill element is switched on and
glows red in order to create the heat required.
–For grilling thin cuts (e.g. steaks).
–For browning food.
Oven functions
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Operating modes Notes
SRapid heat-up
[a+b+c+d]
–For pre-heating the oven compartment.
The oven function required must then be selected.
UFan plus
[c+d]
–For baking and roasting.
–You can bake and roast on different levels at the
same time.
–Lower temperatures can be used than with
Conventional heat Vas the Fan plus system
distributes the heated air around the food.
\Fan grill
[a+d]
–The grill elements and the fans switch on and off
alternately.
– For grilling larger items, e.g. rolled meat, poultry.
– The hot air from the grill is distributed over the food
by the fan. This enables a lower temperature to be
selected than when using Grill Y.
PDefrost
[d]
– For the gentle defrosting of frozen food.
Oven functions
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Before the oven can be used, you
will need to press and release the
controls if they are pushed in.
Cleaning and heating up for
the first time
Before use, please remove
– any stickers from the oven and
from any accessories.
– any protective foil from the
oven front.
See "Cleaning and care" for more
information.
Before using the oven for the first time
– take all accessories out of the oven
and wash them.
– then heat the oven up once with
nothing in it. New ovens have a
slight smell on first use and this will
dissipate the smell before you use it
to cook food.
^Wipe the oven interior out with a
damp cloth to remove any dust or
bits of packaging that may have
accumulated in the oven cavity
during storage and unpacking.
^Press and release the function
selector and the temperature
selector.
^Use the function selector to select
Fan plus U.
^Set the highest temperature (250 °C)
with the temperature selector.
^Heat the empty oven for at least an
hour.
Please ensure the kitchen is well
ventilated during this operation.
Close doors to other rooms to
prevent the smell spreading
throughout the house.
^Leave the appliance to cool down to
room temperature.
^Then wipe the oven interior out with a
solution of hot water and a mild
detergent, and dry it thoroughly with
a soft clean cloth.
Leave the oven door open until the
oven interior is completely dry.
Before using for the first time
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