Miele H 399 B Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions Oven H 399 B 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. GiZr M.-Nr. 05 741 710 ...

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Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel ....

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Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Drying food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Yogh...

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General view a Side compartment b Catalytic roof liner c Top heat / Grill d Oven interior lighting e Runners f Door release levers g Door contact switch h Control panel i Roast probe socket j Roasting filter k Catalytic back panel Description of the ...

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Control panel Side compartment For storing 2 baking trays or 1 grill pan / oven tray and 1 baking tray. To open or close the side compartment, press gently in the area of the door re - lease / closing mechanism u. u Door release / closing mechanism v...

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Accessories Your oven will be supplied with most of the following accessories as standard. However, if required, additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the relevant M. Nr. (material number). Baking tray For small cakes and ...

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Roast probe For precise temperature controlled roasting M.-Nr. 3 939 630 Catalytic roof liner With self-cleaning "catalytic" coating M.-Nr. 8 073 943 Catalytic back panel With self-cleaning "catalytic" coating M.-Nr. 8 076 925 Cat...

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This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Incorrect use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to the appliance. Before installation and using the ap - pliance for the first time, read the op - erating instructions carefully. ...

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Correct usage For safety reasons this appliance must only be operated as a built-in appliance. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded. This appliance is intended for do - mestic use only for preparing food in the home...

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Taking care of the appliance Do not store anything combustible in the oven. This could be a fire hazard if the oven was switched on by mistake. The surfaces of the oven cavity and some accessories have been treated with P ERFECTCLEAN enamel. To maint...

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Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this appli - ance. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufac - turer cannot accept liability. Do not lean or sit on an open oven door, or...

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Protection from injury and burning When in use, the appliance, partic - ularly the inner side of the door as well as the outer side of the door at the top, becomes very hot and remains so for a while after the oven has been switched off. Keep childre...

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Further safety notes When using an electric socket near the oven, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the oven door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an elect...

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General notes A data plate for your appliance is sup - plied with this documentation. It should be stuck into the space provided at the end of the instruction book. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference and pass them on to any future ...

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Disposal of the packing material and of an old appliance 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. ...

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Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before using for the first time proceed as follows: ^ Remove any stickers or labels from the oven floor and the accessories. ^ Clean the appliance and accessories with a mild solution of hot water and a litt...

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Setting the time of day initially When the oven is first connected to the mains supply, or after a power cut 12.00 will flash in the timer display and the m symbol will be lit up. To set the correct time proceed as follows: ^ While 12:00 is flashing ...

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Selecting oven functions Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the programme selector to the required function. The ring around the selector will light up. The z symbol and the pre-set recom - mended temperature will appear in the temperature display. See the s...

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Oven function chart Symbol Oven function Pre-set temperature in °C Suitable for A Top and bottom heat 190 Fine, moist cakes, such as sponge cakes, al - mond cakes, fruit cakes, shortbread. B Bottom heat 190 For blind baking. Can be switched on towar...

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Altering the pre-set temperature Our test kitchen cooked different dishes to establish optimum temperatures for the oven functions. The pre-set temper - atures are based on these results. However, you can alter the pre-set tem - peratures for all the...

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Runner levels Cooking on one level with the following oven functions A Top and bottom heat D Fan heat n Infra-red full grill m Economy grill N Fan grill Cooking on one level with the following oven functions C Top heat n Infra-red full grill m Econom...

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Trays, pans and racks The rack can be used for baking, roast - ing and grilling. It can be used either way up, giving a choice of two different heights to suit the recipe. The rack, trays and pans are fitted with small safety notches to prevent them ...

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Safety lock The oven is fitted with a safety lock to prevent it being either switched on, or the temperature increased, unintention - ally, by children for example. The safety lock can be activated with the appliance switched on or off. If the safety...

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To activate the safety lock: ^ Press the - temperature button until the lock symbol a and 4 bars - - - - appear in the temperature display. ^ Press the + button under the display. The safety lock is activated. "0- -§" ap- pears briefly in ...

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Door contact switch If the oven door is opened while the oven is operating, a door contact switch (see arrow) automatically switches off the oven and turns the light on. The cooling fan continues to oper - ate and can still be heard. After opening th...

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Baking chart Type of food A Top and Bottom heat D Fan heat Temperature in °C Baking time in minutes Temperature in °C Baking time in minutes Yeast mixture Crumble cake Stollen (German fruit cake) Fresh fruit cake (tray) Onion tart Pizza (tray) Whol...

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F Intensive baking Temperature in °C Baking time in minutes - - - 150-170 150-170 - - - - 40-60 40-60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 150-170 130-150 - 40-50 50-60 - - - - 150-170 15-20 -- - 150-170 150-170 - - 45-55 45-55 - Please note: – The sug...

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Hints on baking – Top heat C is ideal if you want to brown a topping or a soufflé, make "au gratin" dishes or meringues. – When baking cakes with a deep fresh fruit filling, e.g. plum or dam - son, place the tin in the grill pan / oven...

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Roasting chart N Fan grill system 165 °C Type of meat Roasting time in minutes: G Roast probe Finish 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 100-120 120-130 13...

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Tips on roasting Ensure that the roasting filter is fitted in front of the fan in the back of the oven when roasting on the rack or in an open dish. Do not pre-heat the oven when using the Fan grill system N. Splashes of fat can leave marks on the gr...

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– Meat which has been stored at a very low temperature will need a lon - ger roasting time than that given in the chart. – If the overall cooking time is quite long and if vegetables, such as on - ions, tomatoes, carrots etc. are to be added to t...

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Roasting with the roast probe How it works The roast probe works in conjunction with the Fan grill and measures the core temperature of the food precisely enabling consistent results every time you roast. This is particularly useful when roasting joi...

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Proceed as follows: ^ From the right hand side, insert the tip of the probe into the middle of the meat. Ensure that it is not touching any bones, and that the tip is not sticking into a layer of fat. ^ Place the roast in the middle of the oven, on t...

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^ Select the oven function you require, e.g. Fan grill N. The pre-set temperature for the function selected (e.g. 165 °C) will appear in the temperature display for a few seconds. The current time of day (e.g. 14.00) shows in the clock / timer displ...

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Altering the pre-set recommended final core temperature The pre-set recommended final core temperature can only be altered if both temperature values (the actual core temperature on the left and the final core temperature on the right) (e.g. 30:80) a...

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Once the final core temperature has been reached The final core temperature has been reached when the temperature values to the left and right of the colon are identical and flashing, (e.g. 65 °C). The roast will now be cooked to the degree required...

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Delaying the start time When the roast probe is being used the start time can be delayed. The oven will then switch on and off automatically. The final core temperature which has been set determines when the roasting process finishes. Proceed as foll...

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Grilling chart n Infra-red full grill m Economy grill Food to be grilled Temperature in °C Grilling time in minutes Steak 275 18-22 Kebabs 220 18-22 Pork chops 1) 275 16-20 Liver 275 8-10 Burgers 1) 275 14-18 Sausages 220 16-20 Fish fillet 1) 275 16...

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Defrosting Defrost G Food Defrosting time in minutes Chicken, 1,000 g 150-180 Meat, approx. 6-7 cm thick 150-180 Sausages 50-60 Fish 90-120 Fruit 40-50 Cream cake 100-120 Sponge cake 30-40 Bread, approx. 1000 g 80-100 The Defrost function is particul...

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Drying food chart D Fan heat Food Temperature °C Drying time in hours* Apple rings 50-70 6-8 Pears, halved or quar - tered 70-80 10-12 Plums 50-70 8-12 Herbs 40-60 2-4 Mushrooms 50-80 5-7 * This will vary depending on the thickness of the food. Proc...

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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. ^ Pour this milk mixture into 6 or 7 por - tion sized glass dishes and cover with heat resi...

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The oven can be used for warming plates. Food will then keep warm on the table for longer. Proceed as follows: ^ Place the plates on the rack or on the floor of the oven. Switch on Fan heat D and then lower the pre-set temper - ature to between 60-70...

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Cooking whole meals Cooking entire meals at the same time is both practical and energy saving. Proceed as follows: ^ Place the various dishes next to one another or one above the other on the rack placed on the lowest runner level. Ensure containers ...

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Please read the following section once through completely before using the timer. There are only a few seconds available (while the Symbol m is lit up) in which to set the time. Programming steps in brief To set the time you must first press the - bu...

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Setting the minute minder The minute minder works like a manual kitchen timer. It is not used for switch - ing the appliance on or off. Proceed as follows: ^ Press the - button repeatedly until the l symbol appears in the timer display. The time of d...

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Switching off automatically The length of cooking time is set. The oven then switches on immediately and switches off automatically at the end of the time selected. Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the programme selector to the required setting, e. g. D. ^...

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Switching on and off automatically Both the length of cooking time and the end of cooking time are set. The start time of the cooking process is then delayed accordingly. The oven switches on and off automatically. Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the prog...

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Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this appli - ance. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot ac - cept responsibility. Never use cleaners containing alkaline...

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Rubber door seal The rubber door seal is easy to remove for cleaning or should it ever need re - placing. To remove the seal: Using the rounded blade of a blunt knife, get behind the seal and carefully pull it off. Start at a corner and take care aro...

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Removable oven door It is much easier to clean the oven inte - rior if you remove the oven door first. To remove the oven door: ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges. ^ Gradually shut the door, until the rais...

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Dismantling the oven door The oven door consists of three glass panels: an inner a, middle b and outer c panel as shown in the illustra - tion. If necessary, the door can be disman - tled so that the glass panels can be cleaned individually. To disma...

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^ Slide the middle panel b, in its re - tainer, in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go. ^ Pull the middle panel b upwards out of its retainer at the back and then re - move it from the front clips d. The glass panels can now be cleaned in...

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Switching on the oven interior lighting The oven lighting switches on automati - cally 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 conta...

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Oven interior The oven floor has been treated with a new type of enamelling called P ERFECTCLEAN which has very good anti-stick properties and is much easier to keep clean than conventional oven enamel. The roof, rear and side walls have spe - cial s...

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PERFECTCLEAN P ERFECTCLEAN surfaces can be treated as you would treat glass. If you are un - sure whether a particular cleaning product is suitable for P ERFECTCLEAN consider whether you could clean a window pane with the product without damaging it....

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Cleaning catalytic enamel surfaces The roof and the back wall of the oven and side panels (if fitted) which can be difficult to reach for cleaning have spe - cial liners which are coated with cata - lytic enamel. Catalytic enamel has very good self-c...

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To replace the catalytic roof liner: ^ To take out the roof liner, first loosen the two fixing screws holding up the roof liner and the grill element. Lower the grill heating element and the roof liner at the front. ^ You can now pull the roof liner ...

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Roasting filter The roasting filter should be cleaned af - ter each use. It is removed by simply pulling it for - wards and out. It can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand. Dry thoroughly before replacing it. Roast probe Wipe the roast probe with a...

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Installation work and repairs to elec - trical components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suit - ably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and na - tional safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified pe...

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... cakes or biscuits are unevenly browned A small difference in browning is not unusual. Manufacturers use a percent - age figure in their product information data for browning levels. If browning is very uneven, check – when baking with Fan heat ...

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See Installation Instruction Booklet be - fore making electrical connection. All electrical work should be under - taken by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accor - dance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, re...

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Important U.K. This appliance is supplied for connec - tion to a single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply with a suitable 3-core cable. The wires are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live In other...

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In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – Your Miele Dealer or – The nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover for address) When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial num ...

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M.-Nr. 05 741 710 / V02 Alteration rights reserved / 3902 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine. ...