Operating and installation instructions Oven H 4900 B GirZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 138 370...
Description of the appliance Front view h Control panel a Side compartment i Connection socket for the roast b Catalytic roof liner probe c Top heat / Grill j Roasting filter d Oven interior lighting k Catalytic back panel e Side runners f Door release levers g Door contact switch...
Description of the appliance Control panel l Temperature display with symbols for: Oven operation Roast probe a Lock m Temperature button - n + button o - button p Function selector q Timer display with symbols for: Minute minder f Start time g Duration ) End time Time of day...
Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. 2 Baking trays Grill pan For small cakes and Collects meat juices and is useful for tray baking etc. baking cakes with deep fillings (e.g. cakes with fresh fruit topping) Rack Roasting filter For baking, roasting and grilling,...
Description of the appliance Optional accessories Side runners With non-tip feature Telescopic runners These can be used instead of the standard runners. They pull out independently of each other. Roast probe For precise temperature controlled roasting Handle For use with the grill pan baking tray and racks Cook book...
Warning and Safety instructions Do not connect the appliance to This appliance conforms to current the mains electricity supply by an safety requirements. Incorrect use extension lead. Extension leads do not can, however, lead to personal injury guarantee the required safety of the and damage to the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Warning: Take care in the area around the hinges. Danger of Use the safety lock to prevent injury. Keep children well away. children operating the appliance or altering the settings. Do not allow children to lean against the open oven door, nor to The appliance is only intended for sit on it or swing on it.
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Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from When heating up or cooking larger items of deep frozen food such as damage pizza, place them on baking parchment Do not use the appliance to heat on the rack. Do not use the baking tray, up food in sealed jars and tins.
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Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning Only use the roast probe supplied with the appliance. Any other could The appliance, especially the damage the electronic controls. inside of the door and the outside Always close the cover flap to the of the door at the top, becomes very roast probe socket after use to hot during use and remains hot for...
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Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Further safety notes If there is any damage to the When using an electric socket near appliance, the appliance must be the oven, care should be taken that switched off and disconnected from the the cable of the appliance cannot get mains electricity supply immediately.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your local waste has been selected from materials which collection centre or scrap merchant are environmentally friendly for disposal about available recycling schemes.
Before using for the first time General notes Keep these instructions in a safe place, and pass them on to any future user. Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After Sales service"...
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for It is important to ensure that the room is well ventilated. We recommend that you the first time vacate the room while you are heating Before using for the first time proceed the oven up for the first time.
Before using for the first time Setting the time of day initially It you select an oven function before setting the time of day time the oven will When the oven is first connected to the automatically assume 12.00 to be the mains supply, or after a power cut correct time.
Operation Selecting oven functions Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the function selector to the required function. The ring around the selector will light The z symbol and the recommended temperature will appear in the temperature display (see "Altering the recommended temperature"). The oven will start heating up a few seconds later.
Operation Oven function chart Symbol Oven function Recommended Suggested temperature in °C Conventional heat For fine, moist cakes, such as sponge cakes, almond cakes, fruit cakes, shortbread. Bottom heat For blind baking. Can be switched on towards the end of baking time for cakes with a moist topping where the base should not be too moist.
Operation Altering the recommended Proceed as follows: temperature ^ Whilst the recommended temperature is showing in the temperature display, Our test kitchen cooked different dishes press the + button underneath the to establish optimum temperatures for display to increase the temperature the oven functions.
Operation Runner levels Cooking on one level with the following oven functions Cooking on one level Bottom heat with the following oven functions F Intensive baking Conventional heat Fan heat Full grill Economy grill N Fan grill Cooking on two levels only with Fan heat Cooking on one level with the following oven functions...
Operation Baking tray, Grill pan and Rack The rack can be used for baking, roasting and grilling. It can be used either way up, giving a choice of two different heights to suit the recipe. The rack, baking tray and grill pan are fitted with small safety notches to prevent them tipping when being pulled part way out of the oven.
Operation Safety lock If the safety lock is activated when the oven is switched off, then the oven Keep children away from the oven for cannot be switched on again. their own safety. The appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent it If the safety lock is activated when the being switched on or the temperature oven is in operation then the...
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Operation To activate the safety lock: To deactivate the safety lock: ^ Press the - temperature button until ^ Press the - temperature button until the lock symbol a and 4 bars - - - - the lock symbol a and "0- -§ appear in the temperature display.
Operation Door contact switch If the oven door is opened while the oven is operating, a door contact switch (see arrow) automatically switches off the heating element. The cooling fan continues to operate and can still be heard. After opening the door the oven lighting stays on for 10 minutes if the temperature is below 50 °C, and for 2 minutes if the temperature is above...
Operation Safety switch-off The fault message F 07 will show in the temperature display if the oven has Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off switched off automatically. feature in case you forget to switch it off yourself. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". The If the oven has been left on the same setting for an unusually long period of appliance can now be used again.
Practical tips Baking chart A Conventional heat D Fan heat Type of food Temperature Baking time in Temperature Baking time in °C minutes in °C in minutes Yeast mixture Crumble cake 180-200 30-40 150-170 30-40 Stollen (German fruit cake) 165-185 60-70 150-170 60-70...
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Practical tips Please note: – The recommended oven function is F Intensive baking in bold print. Temperature Baking time in °C in minutes – All figures are for using the oven from cold. If the oven is still warm from previous cooking, or has been pre-heated, the baking time can be reduced by up to 10 minutes.
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Practical tips Tips on baking – Place rectangular tins in the oven with the longer side across the oven Handling and preparing food for optimum heat distribution and correctly is essential for maintaining even results. good health. Only bake cakes, –...
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Practical tips – Yeast dough can be put in the oven Tips on saving energy to rise. Turn the function selector to – When using Conventional heat A Fan heat D and reduce the only pre-heat the oven if the baking recommended temperature to 30 °C.
Practical tips Roasting N Fan grill system 165 °C Type of meat Roasting time in minutes Finish Roast probe 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg Pork Loin 100-120 120-130 130-140 75-80 °C well done Shoulder 100-120 120-130 130-140 75-80 °C well done Leg cut 100-120...
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Practical tips Tips on roasting – If adding salt to meat, only do so shortly before roasting to prevent the Ensure that the roasting filter is fitted meat losing its juices. in front of the fan in the back of the –...
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Practical tips – If the overall cooking time is quite Tips on saving energy long and if vegetables, such as – It is not necessary to pre-heat the onions, tomatoes, carrots etc. are to oven before roasting. be added to the roast, we recommend that you do not add –...
Practical tips Roasting with the roast probe Proceed as follows: ^ From the right hand side, insert the How it works tip of the probe into the middle of the meat. Ensure that it is not touching The roast probe measures the core temperature of the food precisely, any bones, and that the tip is not enabling consistent results every time...
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Practical tips ^ Select the oven function you require, In the temperature display the "z" e.g. Fan grill N. symbol then goes out, and the roast probe symbol e appears together with The recommended temperature for the two temperatures, separated by a function selected (e.g.
Practical tips Altering the recommended final core Altering the recommended oven temperature temperature The recommended target core The recommended oven temperature temperature can only be altered if both can only be changed if it is showing in temperature values (the actual core the display.
Practical tips After the final core temperature has However, do not turn the function selector to "0" immediately, as the roast been reached should be left to stand for a further 10 The final core temperature has been minutes in the warm oven. This way the reached when the temperature values roast will retain more juices when it is to the left and right of the colon are...
Practical tips Delaying the start time The light ring round the selector switch goes out. A few seconds later the When the roast probe is being used the actual time of day will reappear in the start time can be delayed. The oven will timer display and the f symbol will then switch on and off automatically.
Practical tips Grilling n Infra-red full grill m Economy grill Food to be grilled Temperature in °C Grilling time in minutes Steak 18-22 Kebabs 18-22 Pork chops 16-20 Liver 8-10 Burgers 14-18 Sausages 16-20 Fish fillet 16-20 Trout 10-14 Toast Tomatoes 6-10 Peach halves...
Practical tips Defrosting Tips on defrosting – All meat and poultry should be fully G Defrost defrosted before cooking. When Food Defrosting defrosting meat or poultry place the time in grill pan underneath the rack to minutes catch the defrosted liquid, so that the meat is not lying in this liquid.
Practical tips Drying food D Fan heat Food Temperature in °C Drying time in hours* Apple rings 50-70 Pears, halved or 70-80 10-12 quartered Plums 50-70 8-12 Herbs 40-60 Mushrooms 50-80 * This will vary depending on the thickness of the food Proceed as follows: ^ Cover the rack with baking ^ Select Fan heat D.
Practical tips Preparing yoghurt Proceed as follows: ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt (with live culture) with 1 litre of full cream milk. The yoghurt and milk should have the same percentage fat content. If using unpasteurised milk you will need to heat it up to 90 °C (do not boil) and then leave it to cool.
Practical tips Cooking whole meals Warming plates It is very economical and practical to The oven can be used for warming cook a whole meal at the same time. plates. Food will then keep warm on the table for longer. Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ^ Place the various dishes next to one...
Timer Setting and altering the time Please read the following section It is sometimes necessary to adjust the once through completely before time, e.g. from Winter to Summer time. using the timer. There are only a few seconds available (while the m The time of day cannot be set if an symbol is lit up) in which to set the oven function has been selected.
Timer Setting the minute minder At the end of the set time the oven will beep 5 times and the l symbol will The minute minder works like a manual flash for approx. 1 minute. kitchen timer. It is not used for You can switch the beeps and the switching the appliance on or off.
Timer Switching off automatically Shortly after setting the duration: The cooking duration is set. The oven The display automatically reverts to then switches on immediately and showing the current time of day. The switches off automatically at the end of oven switches on immediately.
Timer Switching on and off Shortly after setting the duration: automatically The display automatically reverts to showing the current time of day Both the cooking duration and the end time are set. The g and ) symbols appear in the The start time of the cooking process is display to show you that the oven is then delayed accordingly.
E-Cloth be used. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from On stainless steel appliances the front the Miele UK Spare Parts Department should be cleaned using a proprietory which is suitable for cleaning surfaces non-abrasive cleaning agent designed such as stainless steel, glass, plastic for use on stainless steel surfaces.
Cleaning and care Rubber door seal To replace the seal: The rubber door seal is easy to remove Replace the seal and use a blunt knife for cleaning or should it ever need to push the fixing points back into the replacing.
Cleaning and care ^ Holding the door evenly with both Removing the oven door hands, lift the door up and off the It is much easier to clean the oven hinges. interior if you remove the oven door first. To remove the oven door: ^ Open the door fully.
Cleaning and care Dismantling the oven door If you decide not to remove the door, take extra care when dismantling the The oven door consists of three glass panels that the door does not drop panels: an inner a, middle b and open or close by mistake as this could outer c panel as shown in the result in damage to the glass panels.
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Cleaning and care ^ Slide the middle panel b, in its To reassemble: retainer, in the direction of the printed ^ Hold the middle panel b with the arrow as far as it will go. printed side on top. ^ Insert the middle panel b into the clips at the front d and then lower the panel carefully and locate securely in position at the rear.
Cleaning and care Switching on the oven interior lighting The oven lighting switches on automatically when the door is opened and stays on for some time before switching off. If you want the oven light on for longer for cleaning the oven, you can use the door contact to switch the lighting on again as often as necessary.
Cleaning and care Oven interior Baking tray, grill pan, rack, side runners The oven floor has been treated with a special type of enamelling called The surfaces of these accessories have which has very good ERFECT LEAN also been treated with P ERFECT LEAN anti-stick properties and is much easier...
Cleaning and care ERFECT LEAN nylon brush or a scraper suitable for glass surfaces to loosen the soiling. The following notes on cleaning and care should ensure that the anti-stick After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with and easy clean properties of clean water to remove any cleaning -surfaces last for many agent residues.
D and the highest temperature Replacement liners can be obtained possible. Run the oven for approx. from your dealer or the Miele Spare one hour. Parts Dept and fitted as described in the following section.
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Cleaning and care To replace the catalytic roof liner: To replace the catalytic back panel: ^ To take out the roof liner, first loosen ^ Remove the roasting filter if present the two fixing screws holding up the (see "Roasting filter"). roof liner and the grill element.
Cleaning and care Roasting filter Changing the oven lamp The oven lamp is easily replaced (25 W, 230-240 V, 300 °C, Socket: E 14): The roasting filter should be cleaned after each use. It is removed by simply pulling it forwards and out.
If it still does dangerous. The manufacturer not heat up, contact a qualified cannot be held liable for electrician or the Miele Service unauthorised work. Department..cakes or biscuits are not cooked properly What to do if, ...
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If this fault message occurs again, please call the The function selector was adjusted with Miele Service department, quoting the the safety lock activated. This caused the oven to switch itself off fault code.
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
Installation Safety instructions for All dimensions in this instruction booklet are given in mm. installation Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rating on the data plate. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions...
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Building-in niche with full depth floor panel g HAL 90 spacer strip for building into a base unit Only required if the oven is to be built into a base unit. Available as an optional accessory through your Miele dealer.
Installation Installing the appliance After aligning the appliance it must be secured in the housing unit. ^ Fit fixing screws i into the vertical trim on the left hand side of the appliance as shown in the illustration. ^ Using the Operating Instructions as a guide, check all oven functions are working correctly.
Electrical connection Electrical connection If the socket is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an All electrical work should be carried additional means of disconnection must out by a suitably qualified and be provided for all poles. competent person in strict For extra safety it is advisable to install accordance with national and local a residual current device (RCD) with a...
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Electrical connection Important The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
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