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Operating and installation instructions
Microwave combination oven
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.
en – GB
M.-Nr. 10 230 640

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Microwave combination oven 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. en – GB M.-Nr. 10 230 640...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ................7 Caring for the environment ................. 19 Overview ......................20 Controls ........................ 21 Sensor controls ...................... 22 Display ........................24 Symbols ......................25 Features ........................ 26 Model numbers ..................... 26 Data plate ......................26 Items supplied......................
  • Page 3 Contents Keypad tone......................41 Units........................41 Weight....................... 41 Temperature ...................... 41 Quick MW ......................42 Popcorn........................42 Keeping warm ......................42 Cooling fan run-on ....................43 Recommended temperatures ................43 Recommended power levels ................. 44 Safety ........................44 System lock  ....................44 Sensor lock ......................
  • Page 4 Contents Further functions ....................62 Changing the function ..................62 Changing the temperature ................63 Rapid heat-up ....................64 Using the Crisp function (moisture reduction) ..........65 Setting durations....................66 Microwave solo  ..................... 69 Simple operation ....................69 Cooling fan ......................69 Further functions ....................
  • Page 5 Contents Baking ........................85 Baking charts ......................86 Creamed mixture ....................87 Rubbed in mixture .................... 88 Yeast mixtures and quark dough ..............89 Sponge mix....................... 90 Choux pastry, puff pastry, meringues and frozen goods ......... 90 Roasting........................ 91 Roasting charts...................... 93 Beef, game and poultry ..................
  • Page 6 After Sales / Guarantee ..................136 Electrical connection ..................137 Building-in diagrams..................138 Appliance and niche dimensions ................ 138 Installation in a tall unit ................... 138 Installation in a base unit ................139 Front dimensions ....................140 Installation ......................141 Miele@home ....................... 142...

  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users...
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application  This oven is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments.  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, reheat, defrost and dry food.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.  Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 10  Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.  Never use a damaged oven. It could be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage before using it.
  • Page 11 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Danger of burning. The oven becomes hot when in use. Depending on the function being used, you could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior, cooked food or oven accessories. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven, turning or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  When using residual heat to keep food in the oven warm, the high humidity and amount of condensation in the oven can cause corrosion in the oven. The control panel, the worktop or the housing unit can also suffer damage.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  When heating food and drinks, remember that the heat is created in the food itself, and that the container will normally be cooler. The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food. Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of the steam oven.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions  Eggs in their shells will explode if cooked with microwave power, even after taking them out of the oven. They can only be cooked in their shells using microwave heat in a specially designed egg-boiling device available from specialist shops.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions  Fire hazard. Using Microwave solo  or Microwave combination programmes with plastic dishes which are not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the appliance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper covered wire ties.
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions  Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars in the oven, as pressure will build up in the container, causing it to explode.  You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

  • Page 18: Cleaning And Care

    Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.  Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is faulty, it must only be replaced with a suitable original Miele food probe. ...

  • Page 19: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.

  • Page 20: Overview

    Overview a Controls b Connection socket for the food probe c Top heat/grill element d 3 shelf levels for the glass tray and rack e Front frame with data plate f Door...

  • Page 21: Controls

    For switching the oven interior lighting on and off g  sensor To go back one step at a time h  sensor To start the Popcorn function i  sensor To start the Quick MW function j Optical interface (for Miele service technician use only)

  • Page 22: Sensor Controls

    Controls Sensor controls The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This keypad tone can be switched off (see "Settings – Keypad tone"). Sensor Function Notes  For selecting Touch the illuminated  sensor beside the option options and to select it.
  • Page 23 Controls Sensor Function Notes To go back a step  Popcorn Microwave mode starts with 850 W and a duration  of 3 minutes (see "Popcorn"). This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use. Quick MW The oven starts with maximum power (1000 W) ...

  • Page 24: Display

    Controls Display  Touch the illuminated  sensor beside the option to select it. The display is used for showing the  Then confirm the selection by time of day or information about touching the illuminated  sensor functions, temperatures, microwave power levels, cooking durations, next to OK.

  • Page 25: Symbols

    Controls Symbols The following symbols may appear in the display: Symbol Explanation Minute minder  Allocates an illuminated  to an option and indicates that the  option can be selected. If more than four options are available a bar will appear on the ...

  • Page 26: Features

    When ordering, please quote the model Please have this information to hand, number of your oven and the reference should you need to contact Miele number of the accessories required. regarding any questions or problems. Items supplied The oven is supplied with: –...

  • Page 27: Glass Tray

    Features Glass tray Rack with non-tip safety notches The glass tray is suitable for use with all The rack can be used with microwave cooking functions. combination programmes or with oven functions without microwave power. Always use the glass tray when However, it is not suitable for use with using the Microwave solo the Microwave Solo ...
  • Page 28 Features Food probe Using the food probe enables the temperature during the cooking process to be monitored simply and accurately (see "Roasting - Food probe"). Round baking tray HBF 27-1  To remove the rack, lift it upwards slightly at the front when the safety The round baking tray can get notches connect with the sides of the damaged by microwaves.
  • Page 29 Do not use the Gourmet oven dish with Microwave solo  or with Microwave combination programmes. Miele gourmet oven dishes can be HBD 60-22 HBD 60-35 placed on the rack on shelf level 1. They have a non-stick coating.
  • Page 30 Features Miele microfibre cloth Light soiling and fingerprints can be easily removed with the microfibre cloth. Miele oven cleaner Miele oven cleaner is suitable for removing very stubborn soiling. It is not necessary to pre-heat the oven beforehand.

  • Page 31: Oven Controls

    Features Oven controls Cooling fan The cooling fan will come on The oven controls are used to operate automatically when a cooking the various cooking functions for programme is started. The cooling fan baking, roasting and grilling and mixes hot air from the oven cavity with heating.

  • Page 32: Perfectclean Treated Surfaces

    Features PerfectClean treated surfaces PerfectClean surfaces have very good non-stick properties and are much easier to keep clean than conventional enamel surfaces, if cleaned regularly. Food can be taken off these surfaces easily, and soiling from baking and roasting is simple to remove. Food can be sliced or cut up on PerfectClean surfaces.

  • Page 33: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time Basic settings Set the date  Use to set the year, month    The oven must not be operated and day. until it has been correctly installed in  Confirm with OK. its housing unit. Set the time of day The oven will switch on automatically ...
  • Page 34 Using for the first time Time of day display You will then be asked when you want the time of day to show in the display when the oven is switched off (see "Settings - Time of day - Display"): –...

  • Page 35: Heating Up The Oven For The First Time

    Using for the first time Heating up the oven for the After at least an hour: first time  Switch the oven off. New ovens can give off an unpleasant After heating up for the first time smell on first use. Heating up the oven for at least 1 hour with nothing in it will ...

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings Opening the Settings menu Changing and saving settings  Select Settings   Select Settings   Scroll through the list until the setting A list of settings will appear in the you want appears. display.  Touch the sensor next to the setting. You can check them or change them.

  • Page 37: Settings Overview

    Settings Settings overview Option Available settings ... / / ... Language  deutsch english Country Time Show Night dimming Clock format 24 h 12 h Date Lighting On for 15 seconds  Display brightness Acoustic information Melody  Solo tone ...
  • Page 38 Settings Option Available settings Cooling fan run-on Temp. controlled Time controlled Recommended temps. Recommended settings Safety System lock  Sensor lock Showroom programme Demo mode Factory default Settings User programmes Recommended settings Recommended temps. Factory default setting...

  • Page 39: Language

    Settings Clock format Language  You can select whether the time shows You can set the language and the as a 24 h or 12 h clock. country you want. – 24 h After selecting and confirming your choice, the language you have selected The time of day is shown in 24 hour will appear in the display.

  • Page 40: Lighting

    Settings Lighting Acoustic information – Melody The interior lighting is switched on At the end of a process, a melody will during the entire cooking period. sound several times in intervals. – On for 15 seconds The volume of the melody is represented by a bar with seven The oven lighting turns off 15 segments.

  • Page 41: Keypad Tone

    Settings Keypad tone Units An audible tone is heard each time a Weight sensor is touched. – The volume of the keypad tone is Weight in Automatic programmes is represented by a bar with seven set using grammes. segments. – ...

  • Page 42: Quick Mw

    Settings Quick MW Keeping warm The maximum power level of 1000 W – and the maximum duration of 1 minute The keeping warm function is are pre-set for starting the microwave activated as standard with immediately. Microwave solo function , if a –...

  • Page 43: Cooling Fan Run-On

    Settings Cooling fan run-on Recommended temperatures The cooling fan will continue to run for If you cook with different temperatures a while after the oven has been a lot it makes sense to change the switched off to prevent any humidity recommended temperature.

  • Page 44: Recommended Power Levels

    Settings Recommended power levels Safety If you cook with different recommended System lock  power levels a lot it makes sense to The system lock prevents the oven change the recommended microwave being switched on by mistake. power levels. The recommended power levels can be The system lock will remain activated changed for Microwave solo _...

  • Page 45: Sensor Lock

    Settings Sensor lock Showroom programme The sensor lock prevents the oven This function enables the oven to be being switched off or settings altered demonstrated in showrooms without by accident whilst in use. heating up. It should not be set for domestic use.

  • Page 46: Factory Default

    Settings Factory default – Settings Any settings that you have altered will be reset to the factory default setting. – User programmes All user programmes will be deleted. – Recommended settings Power levels which have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 47: Minute Minder

    Minute minder  The minute minder can be used to time To set the minute minder other activities in the kitchen, e.g. If you want to use the minute minder boiling eggs. – – has been set, Time Show The minute minder can also be used at you will need to switch the oven on the same time as a cooking programme before you can set the minute minder.

  • Page 48: To Change The Duration Set For The Minute Minder

    Minute minder  At the end of the minute minder To change the duration set for duration the minute minder –  will flash,  Select  or the illuminated sensor next to the minute minder duration – the display will show the time which is counting down.

  • Page 49: Overview Of Functions

    Overview of functions Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing food. Functions which do not use microwave energy Function Recommended Temperature temperature range Fan plus  160 °C 30–250 °C This function is used for baking and roasting on different levels at the same time.

  • Page 50: Bottom Heat

    Overview of functions Function Recommended Temperature temperature range 170 °C 50–220 °C Intensive bake  For baking cakes with moist toppings. Intensive bake is not suitable for baking thin biscuits or for roasting as the juices will become too dark. Conventional heat ...

  • Page 51: Microwave Combination Programmes

    Overview of functions Microwave combination programmes With Microwave combination programmes the heating element and the magnetron switch on and off alternating one after the other. The heating element browns the food and the magnetron helps it cook quickly. A maximum microwave power level of 300 W can be used with Microwave combination programmes.
  • Page 52 Overview of functions Function Recommended Temperature temperature range Level 3 Level 1–3 Microwave + Grill  For grilling larger quantities of thin cuts (e.g. steak) and browning baked dishes. The whole of the grill glows red to create the required level of heat.

  • Page 53: Microwave Power

    Microwave power How it works Advantages – Food can generally be cooked In a microwave combination oven there without adding much liquid or is a high-frequency tube called a cooking oil. magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These – Cooking, reheating and defrosting is microwaves are distributed evenly quicker than using conventional throughout the oven interior, and...

  • Page 54: Suitable Containers For Microwave Use

    Suitable containers for microwave use Fire hazard. Non-microwave safe dishes can suffer damage or damage the oven if used with Microwave solo  or Microwave combination programmes. The material and shape of the containers used affect cooking results and times. Microwaves are reflected by metal, Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in...
  • Page 55 Suitable containers for microwave use Plastics – Plastic "Boil-in-the-bag" bags Plastic containers and plastic Plastic boiling bags can be used for disposable containers may only be cooking and reheating. They should be used for the Microwave solo function pierced beforehand so that steam can ...

  • Page 56: Unsuitable Containers For Microwave Use

    Suitable containers for microwave use Unsuitable containers for Exceptions: microwave use The rack supplied can be used with microwave combination programmes  Dishes with hollow knobs or or with oven functions without handles are not suitable for use with microwave power. However, it is not microwave power.

  • Page 57: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability

    Suitable containers for microwave use – Pieces of aluminium foil Testing dishes for their suitability For even defrosting and to avoid overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of If in doubt as to whether glass, meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of earthenware or porcelain plates or aluminium foil may be used to mask dishes are suitable for use with...

  • Page 58: Placing The Dish In The Oven

    Suitable containers for microwave use Placing the dish in the oven Cover A cover: – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. –...
  • Page 59 Suitable containers for microwave use  Do not use a cover if:  The cover can only withstand temperatures up to 110 °C. Higher – cooking breaded food, temperatures (e.g. those used for – cooking food which requires a crisp grilling and Fan plus) can cause the finish, plastic to distort and fuse with the...

  • Page 60: Tips On Saving Energy

    Tips on saving energy – Remove any accessories from the – Your oven will use as little energy as oven that you do not require for possible if you set the time of day cooking. display to – – Time Show –...

  • Page 61: Functions Without Microwave Power

    Functions without microwave power Simple operation Cooling fan  Switch the oven on. The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after a cooking process to The main menu will appear. prevent moisture building up in the  Place the food in the oven. oven, on the control panel or on the oven housing unit.

  • Page 62: Further Functions

    Functions without microwave power Further functions Changing the function You can change the cooking function You have placed the food in the oven, during operation. selected a function and set the temperature.  Select Change  Select Change  Scroll through the list of options until appears.

  • Page 63: Changing The Temperature

    Functions without microwave power Changing the temperature Example: You have selected Fan plus  and 170 °C and can see the As soon as a cooking function is temperature increasing. selected, a recommended temperature will appear in the display together with You want to reduce the target its possible range (see "Overview of temperature to 155 °C.

  • Page 64: Rapid Heat-Up

    Functions without microwave power Rapid heat-up Heating-up phase option Rapid heat-up can be used to speed up – (factory default setting) Rapid the heating up phase. The top heat/grill element and the The Rapid heat-up function switches on ring heating element come on automatically if you set a temperature together with the fan to enable the of more than 100 °C for Fan plus ,...

  • Page 65: Using The Crisp Function (Moisture Reduction)

    Functions without microwave power Pre-heating the oven Using the Crisp function (moisture reduction) It is only necessary to pre-heat the oven in a few instances. It is a good idea to use this function when cooking items which are moist on Most dishes can be placed in a cold the inside but which should be crispy oven.

  • Page 66: Setting Durations

    Functions without microwave power Setting durations Switching off automatically You have placed the food in the oven, It is 11:45. Your food needs 30 minutes selected a function and set the to cook and should be ready at 12:15. temperature. Select and set the time to 0:30 Duration...
  • Page 67 Functions without microwave power Switching on and off automatically We recommend using automatic switching on and off when roasting. For baking do not delay the start for too long as the cake mixture or dough will dry out, and the raising agents will lose their effectiveness.
  • Page 68 Functions without microwave power Changing the set time  Select Change All options that can be changed will appear.  Select the time you want.  Change the set time  Confirm with OK. These settings will all be deleted in the event of an interruption to the power supply.

  • Page 69: Microwave Solo

    Microwave solo  Simple operation At the end of the cooking duration – appears in the Process finished  Switch the oven on. display, The main menu will appear. – the cooling fan will continue to run,  Place the food in the oven. –...

  • Page 70: Further Functions

    Microwave solo  Further functions The process will restart with the new microwave power level. You have placed the food in the oven, selected a microwave power level and Changing the cooking duration set the duration.  Select Change  Select Change ...

  • Page 71: Setting Further Durations

    Microwave solo  Setting further durations Switching on and off automatically You have placed the food in the oven, To switch a cooking programme on and selected a microwave power level and off automatically you have a choice of set the duration. how to enter the time parameters: You can set the programme to switch –...
  • Page 72 Microwave solo  Sequence of a programme that Changing the set time switches on and off automatically  Select Change Up until the start time the function, All options that can be changed will the selected power level, the duration, appear.

  • Page 73: Microwave Combination Programmes

    Microwave combination programmes  Use the numerical keypad to set the Microwave combination programmes duration. use microwave power with another cooking function (e.g. Fan plus, Auto You can set a maximum duration of roast). This combination enables 2:00 hours. shorter cooking durations. ...

  • Page 74: Cooling Fan

    Microwave combination programmes At the end of the cooking duration Further functions – appears in the Process finished You have placed the food in the oven, display, selected a temperature, a microwave power level and a duration. – the oven heating will switch off automatically, ...

  • Page 75: Changing The Temperature

    Microwave combination programmes Changing the temperature Shortening the duration of the microwave phase  Select Change You can select how long you want  Select Temperature microwave power to be on for during a Microwave combination programme. The required temperature is highlighted. This can be useful e.

  • Page 76: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes To use an Automatic Your oven has a wide range of programme Automatic programmes to enable you to achieve excellent results with ease. From the main menu: Simply select the appropriate programme for the type of food you ...

  • Page 77: Notes On Using These Programmes

    Automatic programmes Notes on using these programmes – When using the Automatic programmes the recipes provided are designed as a guide only. You can use them for other similar recipes, including those using different quantities. – The oven interior needs to be at room temperature before starting an Automatic programme.

  • Page 78: User Programmes

    User programmes You can create and save up to 20 of To create a User programme your own programmes.  Select User programmes – Each one can have up to 10 cooking The first time you create a User stages. This enables you to save programme will Create programme...
  • Page 79 User programmes Finally set the shelf level(s) to be used. You can delete the characters one at a time with .  Select and confirm the required level(s). A maximum of 10 characters can be used. A summary of your settings will appear in the display.

  • Page 80: To Start A User Programme

    User programmes To start a User programme  Select the option you want.  Confirm the message regarding  Place the food in the oven. which shelf level to use with OK.  Select User programmes The programme selected will begin The programme names will appear in automatically straight away or at the the display and...

  • Page 81: To Change User Programmes

    User programmes To change User programmes Change name  Select User programmes Change cooking stages The programme names will appear in Cooking stages in an Automatic the display and Edit programmes programme that you have renamed as underneath. a User programme cannot be ...

  • Page 82: To Delete User Programmes

    User programmes To delete User programmes  Select User programmes The programme names will appear in the display and Edit programmes underneath.  Select Edit programmes  Select Delete programme  Select the programme you want.  Confirm the question as to whether the programme should be deleted with The programme will be deleted.

  • Page 83: Quick Mw

    Quick MW  If you touch the Quick MW sensor   Touch , until the cooking process the oven will start with a set power level begins. and duration, e.g. to reheat a drink. Touching it repeatedly increases the duration in set stages.

  • Page 84: Popcorn

    Popcorn  If you touch the Popcorn sensor  the  Touch  until the cooking process microwave starts with a set microwave begins. power and cooking duration. The time remaining will appear in the The power level is pre-set at 850 W and display.

  • Page 85: Baking

    Baking – Conventional heat : Eating food which has been cooked Dark metal, enamel, tin or aluminium correctly is important for good baking tins with a matt finish, heat- health. resistant glass or ceramic dishes. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. Avoid using bright, shiny metal tins until they are golden.

  • Page 86: Baking Charts

    Baking Baking charts – Conventional heat  Cakes in baking tins: Shelf level 1 The data for the recommended function Flat items (e.g. biscuits, tray bakes): is printed in bold. Shelf level 2 Unless otherwise stated, the durations – Intensive bake  given are for an oven which has not As a general rule, use shelf level 1.

  • Page 87: Creamed Mixture

    Baking Creamed mixture Cakes / biscuits  [°C]   [min]  Sponge cake 140–160 – 60–80  150–170 – 60–80  Ring cake 150–170 – 65–80  60–70  160–180 – 55–70  Muffins 150–170 – 25–40  – 25–40 ...

  • Page 88: Rubbed In Mixture

    Baking Rubbed in mixture Cakes / biscuits  [°C]   [min] Flan base 150-170 30-38  20-25  170-190 Streusel cake (glass tray) 150-170 40-50  160-180 35-45  Small cakes/biscuits 150-170 20-30  12-20  160-180 42-49  Drop cookies (1 glass tray) 22-27 ...

  • Page 89: Yeast Mixtures And Quark Dough

    Baking Yeast mixtures and quark dough Cakes / biscuits  [°C]   [min]  Streusel cake (glass tray) 150–170 – 35–45  160–180 – 30–40  Fresh fruit cake (glass tray) 150–170 – 40–50  35–45  170–190 – 40–50 ...

  • Page 90: Sponge Mix

    Baking Sponge mix Cakes / biscuits  [°C]   [min] Sponge cake 150–170 30–35  22–30  160–180 Tart / flan base (2 eggs) 150–170 25–30  15–20  160–180 32–37  Whisked sponge cake 18–24  1) 2) Swiss roll 150–170 20–25...

  • Page 91: Roasting

    Roasting Functions Pot roasting We recommend roasting in covered Fan plus  / Auto roast  oven dishes. Meat will be tender and Use this programme for roasting meat, there will be sufficient stock for making fish and poultry that needs to be well gravy.
  • Page 92 Roasting Tips – 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. – 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.

  • Page 93: Roasting Charts

    Roasting Roasting charts Pre-heating Pre-heating is required when roasting Unless otherwise stated, the durations beef sirloin joints and fillet. given are for an oven which has not been pre-heated. Roasting duration  Please observe the temperature range, The traditional British method for the microwave power level, the shelf calculating the roasting time is to allow levels and the durations.

  • Page 94: Beef, Game And Poultry

    Roasting Beef, game and poultry Meat   1) 2) 3) 4)   [min] [°C] [°C] Topside of beef, approx. 1 kg 170–190 – 100–120 85–90  190–210 – 100–120 85–90  – 30–50  Beef fillet or sirloin joint, approx. 1 kg 190–210 40–65 –...

  • Page 95: Pork, Veal, Lamb And Fish

    Roasting Pork, veal, lamb and fish Meat/Fish   1) 2) 3) 4)   [min] [°C] [°C] Roast pork (Leg, shoulder, neck), 160–180 – 90–120 78–90  80–90 78–90  approx. 1 kg 180–200 – 110–130 78–90  Gammon joint, approx. 1 kg 170–190 –...

  • Page 96: Food Probe

    Roasting Food probe When to use it Some Automatic programmes and Special applications will prompt you to use the food probe. You can also use it with your own User The food probe enables the roasting programmes and with the following process to be monitored simply and functions: reliably.

  • Page 97: Important Notes About Using The Food Probe

    Roasting Important notes about using the food Using the food probe probe  Insert the metal tip of the food probe Please note: fully into the food. – You can place the meat in a pot, on  Place the food in the oven. the rack or in the glass dish, depending on the function selected.

  • Page 98: Time Left Display

    Roasting You can also delay the start of the Switching between the time remaining and the core temperature cooking programme to a later time. Select the option. In Automatic displays Start at programmes select Start later You can switch between the time remaining and core temperature display You can estimate approximately when as soon as the time remaining first...

  • Page 99: Using Residual Heat

    Roasting Using residual heat The heating in the oven switches off shortly before the end of the cooking programme. The residual heat in the oven is sufficient to complete the cooking process. Using the residual heat in the oven saves energy. will appear in the Energy save phase display to show that the oven is in...

  • Page 100: Low Temperature Cooking

    Low temperature cooking This method is ideal for cooking beef, Cooking duration / Core pork, veal or lamb when a tender result temperatures is required. Meat Duration Core First sear the meat all over at a high [min] temperatu temperature on the hob in order to seal [°C] Then place the meat in the pre-heated Fillet of beef...

  • Page 101: Using The "Low Temperature Cooking" Function

    Low temperature cooking Using the "Low temperature At the end of the programme, Process will appear in the display and a finished cooking" function buzzer will sound if the buzzer is switched on (see "Settings – Buzzer Use the glass tray with the rack tones").

  • Page 102: Low Temperature Cooking - Setting The Temperature Manually

    Low temperature cooking Low temperature cooking - setting the temperature manually Use the glass tray with the rack placed on top of it. Do not use the Rapid heat-up function to pre-heat the oven.  Place the glass tray with rack on top into the oven on shelf level 1.

  • Page 103: Grilling

    Grilling Add a little oil to lean meat if necessary.  Danger of burning. Do not use other types of fat as they Grill with the oven door closed. If can burn and cause smoke. you grill with the door open, hot air will escape from the oven instead of Clean fish in the normal way.

  • Page 104: Grilling Chart

    Grilling Grilling Grilling chart  Pre-heat the grill for approx. The data for the recommended function 5 minutes with the door closed. is printed in bold. Check the food after the shortest Do not set a microwave power level duration quoted. during pre-heating.
  • Page 105 Grilling Pre-heating Testing to see if cooked Always pre-heat the grill for approx. One way of finding out how well a piece 5 minutes with the door closed. of meat has been cooked is to press down on it with a spoon: Do not set a microwave power level Rare: If the meat gives easily to...
  • Page 106 Grilling For grill functions, pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the door closed. Do not use microwave power whilst pre-heating the oven. Food to be grilled    Level    from the [°C] [min] [min] bottom Thin cuts Steak...

  • Page 107: Microwave Defrosting, Reheating And Cooking

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Function Suitable for:  /  Defrost 80 W Very delicate food such as cream,  butter, gateaux and filled sponge cakes, cheese 150 W All other types of food Reheat 450 W Food for babies and children ...
  • Page 108 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Before defrosting, reheating During the defrosting, and cooking reheating and cooking process  Place food (including frozen) in a dish  Turn or stir the food several times. that is suitable for microwave use, Stir the food from the outside and cover it.
  • Page 109 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking After defrosting, reheating and Use the food probe to monitor the cooking temperature when reheating or cooking (see "Roasting - Food probe" During the standing time the in the operating instructions supplied temperature is distributed evenly in the with the appliance): food.
  • Page 110 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Tips on reheating When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power, the  Danger of burning. Food for boiling point of the liquid may be babies and children must not be too reached without the production of hot.
  • Page 111 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Tips on cooking Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausage, potatoes and aubergines can burst when heated. Pierce or score the skin of these types of food several times to allow steam to escape.

  • Page 112: Tables For Defrosting, Reheating And Cooking Food Using Microwave Solo

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Notes Defrosting large quantities The glass tray can be used on shelf level 1 for of food at once, e.g. 2 kg defrosting food. fish Reheating food Always cover food when reheating it, except when reheating meat/fish coated in breadcrumbs.

  • Page 113: Chart For Defrosting Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for defrosting food Quantity    [min] [min] Dairy products Cream 250 ml 80 W 13–17 10–15 Butter 250 g 80 W 8–10 5–10 Cheese slices 250 g 80 W 6–8 10–15 Milk 500 ml 150 W 14–16...

  • Page 114: Chart For Reheating Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for reheating food Quantity    [min:sec] [min] Drinks Coffee (drinking temperature 60– 1 cup (200 ml) 1000 W 0:50–1:10 – 65 °C) Milk (drinking temperature 60–65 °C) 1 cup (200 ml) 1000 W 1:00–1:50 –...

  • Page 115: Chart For Cooking Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for cooking food Quantity 850 W + 450 W   [min]  [min] [min] Meat Meatballs in gravy (400 g meat) 10–12 – 2–3 Stew (750 g meat) 2–3 Poultry Chicken in mustard sauce Approx.

  • Page 116: Special Applications

    Special applications Your oven has the following Special This section also gives information on applications in addition to the the following applications: Automatic programmes: – Gentle bake – Defrost – Frozen food/Ready meals – Drying – Reheat (Reheating plated meals) –...

  • Page 117: Defrost

    Special applications Defrost  Danger of salmonella poisoning. It is particularly important to observe Use the Defrost function to gently food hygiene rules when defrosting defrost frozen food. poultry. Do not use the liquid from Only use heat-resistant containers the defrosted poultry. Pour it away, which are microwave safe.

  • Page 118: Drying Food

    Special applications Drying food Food Drying time Fruit 2–8 hours This programme is designed for traditional style drying of food to Vegetables 3–8 hours preserve it. Herbs * 50–60 minutes The temperature can be set between 80 and 100 °C. Because this programme uses the fan you should use Conventional heat ...

  • Page 119: Reheat

    Special applications Reheat Heat crockery This programme is designed for This programme is designed for pre- reheating cooked food. heating your crockery. The temperature can be set between 50 Only use heat-resistant containers and 80 °C. which are microwave safe. Use heat-resistant dishes.

  • Page 120: Proving Dough

    Special applications Proving dough Pizza This programme is designed This programme is designed specifically for proving yeast dough. specifically for baking pizza. The temperature can be set between 30 The temperature can be set between and 50 °C. 160 and 250 °C. ...

  • Page 121: Sabbath Programme

    Special applications Sabbath programme To use the Sabbath programme The programme can only be cancelled This programme is for religious by switching the oven off. observance.  Select Special applications Select the Sabbath programme and then select the oven function and ...

  • Page 122: Gentle Bake

    Special applications Gentle bake The table contains a few examples. The Gentle bake function is ideal for Food    bakes and gratins which require a crisp [°C] [min] top. Lasagne 45–60 The temperature can be set between Potato gratin 55–65 100 and 230 °C.

  • Page 123: Frozen Food/Ready Meals

    Special applications Frozen food/Ready meals Method Eating food which has been cooked Tips correctly is important for good Cakes, pizza, baguettes health. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. – Bake on a layer of baking parchment until they are golden. Do not placed on the rack.

  • Page 124: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Test food acc. to EN 60350 (Function: Microwave solo ) Test food Notes    [min] [min] 3–5 Do not cover Defrost raspberries, 250 g Defrost minced beef, 16–18 5–10 Do not cover, turn halfway through defrosting 500 g 600+450...

  • Page 125: Test Food Acc. To En 60350 (Functions Without Microwave Power)

    Note for test institutes Test food acc. to EN 60350 (functions without microwave power) Test food Tin / glass tray  Function   Shelf level [°C] [min] from the bottom Drop cookies 1 glass tray 42-49  2 glass trays 42-49 ...

  • Page 126: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents  Danger of burning. Make sure the oven heating To avoid damaging the surfaces, do not elements are switched off and that use: the oven cavity is cool. – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, ...

  • Page 127: Tips

    Cleaning and care Normal soiling Soiling might become impossible to remove if it is not dealt with. Moisture inside the oven can cause Continued use of the oven without damage. regular cleaning will make it much Do not use too much water on the harder to keep clean.

  • Page 128: Food Probe

    Cleaning and care Food probe Do not put the food probe into water or clean it in the dishwasher as this will damage it. Clean the food probe with a damp cloth only.

  • Page 129: Stubborn Soiling

     Very stubborn soiling on PerfectClean treated enamel can be cleaned using Spilt fruit and roasting juices may Miele oven cleaner. It must be cause lasting discolouration or matt applied to the surface when cold. patches on enamelled surfaces. This Follow instructions on the packaging.

  • Page 130: Lowering The Top Heat/Grill Element

    Cleaning and care Lowering the top heat/grill Use caution not to damage the element element. Do not use force to lower the If the oven interior roof is badly soiled, element. the top heat/grill element can be lowered to make cleaning easier. It is recommended to clean the oven interior roof regularly with a damp cloth or dishwashing sponge.

  • Page 131: Problem Solving Guide

    Danger of injury. Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Do not attempt to open the casing of the oven yourself.
  • Page 132 If the oven still does not recognise the food probe it must be faulty. A replacement food probe can be ordered from Miele or from your Miele dealer. If the door is opened This is not a fault. If the door is opened while whilst using Microwave Microwave solo ...
  • Page 133 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy A noise can be heard The fan remains switched on after a cooking after a cooking programme (see "Settings - Cooling fan run-on"). process. An abnormal sound can Metal was used during a programme with microwave be heard when the oven power.
  • Page 134 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Browning is uneven. The wrong temperature or shelf level was selected.  There will always be a slight unevenness. If the unevenness is pronounced, check that the correct temperature and shelf level have been selected. The cookware used was not suitable for the programme chosen.
  • Page 135 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The oven lighting does The halogen lamp needs replacing. not switch on.  Danger of burning. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and that the oven cavity is cool. The lamp cover consists of two parts, a glass piece and mounting.

  • Page 136: After Sales / Guarantee

    – Miele Service. online at www.miele.co.uk. See end of this booklet for contact details. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate, visible on the front frame of the...

  • Page 137: Electrical Connection

    Please ensure that these match the household electrical supply. If the connection cable is damaged, a new one must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician. This microwave combination oven complies with European Standard EN 55011.

  • Page 138: Building-In Diagrams

    Building-in diagrams Appliance and niche dimensions Dimensions are given in mm. Installation in a tall unit Ovens with glass front Ovens with metal front...

  • Page 139: Installation In A Base Unit

    Building-in diagrams Installation in a base unit If fitted underneath a hob, the installation instructions for the hob must also be taken into account. Ovens with glass front Ovens with metal front...

  • Page 140: Front Dimensions

    Building-in diagrams Front dimensions Dimensions are given in mm. H65xx: 45 mm H66xx: 42 mm Ovens with glass front: 2.2 mm Ovens with metal front: 1.2 mm...

  • Page 141: Installation

    Installation  The oven must not be operated until it has been correctly installed in its housing unit.  Connect the mains cable from the oven to the isolator.  Push the oven into the housing unit up to the oven trim and align it. ...

  • Page 142: Miele@Home

    Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z c Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele@home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
  • Page 143 Smartphone can be used within the Further information regarding reception area of a household WLAN Miele@home is available on the internet  to display status information about and in the instruction manuals of the signed on appliances and carry out various Miele@home components.
  • Page 147 Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 Dubai Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Tel: +971-4-341 84 44 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie Fax: +971-4-341 88 52 Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany Internet: www.miele.ae...
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