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
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~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
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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
7

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
8

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
9

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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