Miele H4212B manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Ovens H 4112 B, H 4212 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. 07 210 720 e n-G B[...]

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    Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5 Caring for the environment .........................................1 0 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 1 H 4112 B, H 4212 B ................................................1 1 Features ........................................................[...]

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    Baking tips ......................................................2 2 Temperature, baking duration ........................................2 2 Bakeware ........................................................2 2 Baking parchment ..............................................2 2 Universal tray ..................................................2 3 Re[...]

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    To remove the oven door ............................................4 0 To dismantle the oven door .......................................4 1 To refit the door ...................................................4 4 To remove the runners ..............................................4 5 To remove the catalytic enamelled back panel, side panels and r[...]

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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. Ke[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in 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 t[...]

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    ~ During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: – the mains fuse is disconnected, – the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable), – it is switched off at the isolator. Ensure that [...]

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    ~ 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 function selector at the position set and turn the temperature selector to the lowest [...]

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    ~ 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 left near the oven could c[...]

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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 can normally 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! Rather than just throw[...]

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    H 4112 B, H 4212 B a Function selector b Clock/timer with O , Q and P buttons c Temperature selector d Temperature indicator light y e Top heat / grill element f Catalytic enamelled back panel with air inlet for the fan g Side runners with four shelf levels h Door Guide to the appliance 11[...]

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    Features Oven controls The oven controls are used for selecting the various cooking programmes for baking, roasting and grilling. Appliances with a clock-timer also feature the following: – a time of day display, – a minute minder, – an automatic switch-off procedure for cooking processes. Cooling fan A cooling fan will come on automatically [...]

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    Accessories The following accessories are supplied with this oven. These and other accessories are also available to order from the Miele Customer Contact Centre, via the internet on www.miele-shop.com or your Miele Dealer. See "Extra accessories" further on in this booklet for more details. Universal tray and rack The universal tray and [...]

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    Function selector The function selector is used for selecting your cooking function. It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. V Conventional Y Grill K Gentle bake P Defrost S Rapid heat-up U Fan plus Fan grill O Intensive bake T Light For switching on the oven light independently. This can be useful when cleaning the oven. Temperature select[...]

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    Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. Oven function Notes U Fan plus – For baking and roasting. – You can bake and roast on different levels at the same time. – Lower temperatures can be used than with "Conventional V " as the Fan plus system distributes the heated air around the food. O In[...]

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    The clock/timer (depending on model) can: – display the time of day. – be used as a minute minder. – be used to switch the oven off automatically at the end of a cooking process. Controls I3 l 00 ß l The clock/timer is operated using the Q , P and O buttons together with the display . Button Function Q – To select the "Minute minder l[...]

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    To set the time of day for the first time On models with a clock/timer you have to set the time of day before the oven can be used. 00 0 ß After connecting the appliance to the mains electricity supply " 0 k 00 " will start flashing in the display. ^ Press the P and O buttons at the same time. ^ Whilst the " ß " dot is flashin[...]

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    Using the minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can set the minute minder at the same time as another timed programme, e.g. as a reminder to baste your roast or add seasoning etc. A minute minder time can be entered between 1 minute and 23 hours 59 minutes. To set the minute minder ^[...]

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    If the controls are pushed in when the oven is delivered, they will have to be released before the oven can be used. On ovens with a clock/tmer you also have to set the time of day before the oven can be used. Before use, please remove – any stickers from the floor of the oven, accessories. – any cork spacers at the sides above the oven cavity.[...]

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    Using the oven ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Use the function selector to set the function. The oven interior light comes on. ^ Set the temperature with the temperature selector. The oven heating and cooling fan will switch on. ^ Take the food out of the oven when it is ready. Turn the function selector and the temperature selector back to the &q[...]

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    Programming cooking durations (automatic switch-off) You can enter a cooking duration and programme the oven to switch itself off automatically. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select the required function and set the temperature. You can enter a cooking duration of up to a maximum of 10 hours. ^ Press the Q button repeatedly until the l symbol sta[...]

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    Please refer to the baking chart for recommended temperature ranges, shelf levels and durations. Handling and preparing food correctly is essential for maintaining good health. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc until they are golden brown. Do not overcook them. Temperature, baking duration To achieve even results without over-browning the food – [...]

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    Universal tray When baking cakes with fresh fruit toppings and tall sponge cakes place the tin in the universal tray to catch any spillages and keep the oven cleaner. Retangular tins Place cakes in rectangular tins with the longer side across the width of the oven for optimum heat distribution and even results. Shelf levels The shelf levels are cou[...]

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    Fan plus Cakes / biscuits Temperature in °C Recommended shelf level Duration 1) in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake Ring cake Foam cake (tray) Marble, nut cake (tin) Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tin) Flan base 3) Biscuits 3) (tray) 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 ?[...]

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    Conventional heat 1) Cakes / biscuits Temperature in °C Recommended shelf level Duration 2) in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake Ring cake Foam cake (tray) Marble, nut cake (tin) Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tin) Flan base 3) Biscuits 3) (tray) 150 – 170 170 – 190 170 – 190 150 – 170 170 ?[...]

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    Intensive bake Particularly suitable for – dishes that require a moist topping and crisp base like pizza and quiche lorraine. – cakes with filling where the base has not been pre-baked. Cakes / biscuits Temperature in °C Recommended shelf level Duration 1) in min. Creamed mixture Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray) 150 – 170 1 30 – 35 Ru[...]

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    Recommendations Notes Function Fan plus U You can also use "Conventional V ". Containers Any heat-proof containers can be used: the Miele Gourmet oven dish, roasting pans with a lid, made from earthenware, cast iron, ovenproof china or glass, roasting bags, the rack in the universal tray. We recommend roasting in a covered pot, as – thi[...]

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    Useful tips Browning Browning only occurs towards the end of the roasting time. Remove the lid about halfway through the roasting time if a more intensive browning result is desired. Standing time At the end of the programme, take the roast out of the oven, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand for about 10 minutes. This helps retain juices whe[...]

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    Food Recom- mended shelf level Fan plus U Conventional V 1)2) Temperature in °C 3) Time in min. 4) Temperature in °C 3) Time in min. 4) Roast beef, approx. 1 kg 1 170 – 190 100 – 120 190 – 210 100 – 120 Beef fillet, approx. 1 kg 1 190 – 210 45 – 55 200 – 220 45 – 55 Venison, approx. 1 kg 1 5) 180 – 200 90 – 120 190 – 210 90 [...]

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    , Grill with the oven door closed. If you grill with the door open, hot air will escape from the oven instead of being cooled by the cooling fan. The controls will get hot. Danger of burning. Recommendations Notes Function Grill Y : Fan grill : For grilling thin cuts and for browning food. For grilling larger items, e.g. rolled meat, poultry. Con[...]

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    Preparing food for grilling Clean, wipe dry and season with pepper and herbs. Do not season meat with salt before grilling as this draws the juices out. Add a little oil if necessary. Do not use other types of fat as they can get too dark, burn and cause smoke. Clean fish in the normal way. To enhance the taste, add a little salt or squeeze a littl[...]

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    Pre-heat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the door shut before grilling. Food to be grilled Grill Y Fan grill Recom- mended shelf level Temperature setting Total grilling time in min. 1) Temperature in °C Total grilling time in min. 1) Thin cuts Steak 3 or 4 2) maximum ( Y ) 1 0–1 6 2 2 0 2 0–2 5 Kebabs 3 240 °C 25 – 30 220 16 – 20[...]

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    The Defrost P function uses the fan to circulate air at room temperature. Please note: – Where possible remove the packaging and put the food to be defrosted on the universal tray or into a suitable dish. – When defrosting poultry, put it on the rack over the universal tray to catch the defrosted liquid so that the meat is not lying in this liq[...]

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    Cooking ready meals We recommend using Fan plus U . Cook frozen desserts and pizza on baking paper on the rack rather than in the universal tray. Cooking large frozen items on the universal tray can cause the metal to distort. This distortion will increase with each subsequent use. Frozen food such as oven chips or croquette potatoes can, however, [...]

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    Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. , Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. If not, it might become impossible[...]

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    Accessories Universal tray The surface has been treated with PerfectClean enamel . Please refer to the section on "PerfectClean" for information on cleaning and care. Rack, runners Use hot water and a little washing up liquid, or a non-scouring stainless steel cleaning agent. Oven interior Allow the oven to cool down before cleaning. Dang[...]

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    PerfectClean Before using for the first time remove any stickers from PerfectClean surfaces. The enamelled surfaces of the oven interior and the universal tray have been treated with a special type of enamelling called "PerfectClean" . This surface has very good anti-stick properties and is much easier to keep clean than conventional oven[...]

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    Remove the catalytic back panel, side panels and roof liner before using oven spray. The chemicals used in oven sprays will damage catalytic enamel, rendering it ineffective. Apply a spray oven cleaner to the soiled areas. Leave to take effect for a couple of minutes only! If necessary use a soft sponge, soft nylon brush or a scraper suitable for g[...]

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    Catalytic enamel surfaces The back panel, roof liner and side panels are coated with dark grey catalytic enamel. Soiling from oil and fat is burnt off these surfaces when very high temperatures are used in the oven. The higher the temperature, the more effective the process. The catalytic coating becomes ineffective through using – abrasive clean[...]

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    To remove the oven door The oven door is connected to the oven by hinges. Before removing the door, the locking clamps on both hinges have to be released. ^ Open the door fully. ^ To release the locking clamps on the hinges turn them upwards as far as they will go until they are at an angle. See illustration. ^ Then lift the door upwards as far as [...]

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    To dismantle the oven door The oven door has seals on all sides to protect it. If, however, condensate has worked its way in between the glass panes, the door can be dismantled in order to clean in between the panes. Do not use scouring agents, hard sponges or brushes or sharp metal tools to clean glass as these can scratch the surface. Scratches c[...]

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    ^ Gently lift the inner pane up and out. ^ Pull the pane forwards to remove. Take care when doing this to prevent loosening the sealing strips which are fixed to the top end of the pane on the right and left near the guides. These sealing strips prevent the pane slipping when it is in its frame. ^ Clean the glass panes and other parts with a Miele [...]

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    ^ Fit the side seals for the inner pane in the grooves provided. ^ Insert the inner pane with the printed taxt facing downwards. Be careful that the side seals do not slip and that the pane is pushed in as far as possible. ^ Fit the trim with the seal in front of the glass panes. Make sure that the seal is sitting correctly to prevent any steam pen[...]

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    To refit the door ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and carefully fit it back onto the hinge guides. Make sure that the door goes back on straight. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip both locking clamps back up as far as they will go into a horizontal position. Make sure that the notches on the locking clamps hook into the slots on the door as illu[...]

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    To remove the runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Pull on the fixing knob to release it. ^ Remove the runners. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctly in place. To remove the catalytic enamelled back panel, side panels and roof liner Make sure the oven heati[...]

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    Roof liner ^ Remove the runners. ^ Unscrew the wing nut. Lower the top heating element. Do not use force to pull it down as this can cause the element to break. ^ Take out the roof liner. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctly in place. Side panels ^ Remove the runners. ^ Lift the side panels up slightly before [...]

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    With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting the Miele Contact Centre. , 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 c[...]

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    Problem Possible cause and remedy Cakes and biscuits are not cooked properly after following the times given in the chart. – Check that the correct temperature has been set. – Check whether there has been a change to the recipe. The addition of more liquid or more eggs makes a moister mix which would need longer to cook. Browning is uneven. The[...]

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    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting the Customer Contact Centre, please qu[...]

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    The following accessories may come as standard with some models. They are also available to order at extra cost via the internet on www.miele-shop.com, your Miele Dealer or the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back page for contact details). Telescopic baking carriage The telescopic baking carriage has four shelf levels and can be drawn right out[...]

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    Gourmet oven dish The gourmet oven dish can be placed in the oven directly on the runners. It has non-tip safety notches like the universal tray to prevent it being pulled out too far. It is available in two sizes: – HUB 61-22 , 8-10 servings approx. dimensions Wx DXH :3 8x2 2x8c m – HUB 61-35 , 16-20 servings approx. dimensions Wx DXH :3 8x3 5[...]

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    All electrical work should be undertaken by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Ensure power is not supplied [...]

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    , The appliance must not be operated until it has been correctly installed in its housing unit. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. Important. Do not fit insulation material inside the housing unit. This would hinder the intake of air to the appliance. Turn off the mains electricity supply to the isolator. ^ Connect the mains cable from th[...]

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    Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 0408 (H 4112 B; H 4212 B) M.-Nr. 07 210 720 / 00[...]