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Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5140 B, H 5240 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. 07 571 480 e n-G B[...]
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Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Caring for the environment .........................................1 1 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 2 H 5140 B, H 5240 B ................................................1 2 Features ........................................................[...]
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Pre-heating ......................................................2 5 Switching on and off automatically ....................................2 6 Entering a cooking duration .......................................2 6 Entering a cooking duration and delaying the finish time ................2 7 The end of a cooking programme ..........................[...]
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Cooking ready meals ..............................................4 6 Cleaning and care ................................................4 7 Appliance front ...................................................4 7 Accessories ......................................................4 8 Baking tray, universal tray, anti-splash insert (if applicable) .....[...]
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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 strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. ~ Before installation, [...]
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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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~ If using alcohol in your recipes, high temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise and even to ignite on the hot heating elements. Alcohol should be burnt off before the dish is placed in the oven to avoid this danger. ~ Cover any food which is left in the oven to be kept hot. Any moisture in the food could lead to corrosion damage in the oven[...]
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~ Do not heat up unopened tins or jars of food in the oven. Pressure can build up and they may explode, resulting in injury or damage. ~ Do not push pots and pans around on the oven floor, as this could damage the surface. ~ Do not lean or sit on an open oven door, or place heavy items on it. Make sure that nothing gets trapped between the door and[...]
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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 thr[...]
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H 5140 B, H 5240 B a Function selector, retractable when it is at "0" b Display c Sensors V , OK, W , N d Temperature selector, retractable e Heating element for top heat and grilling with roof liner f Catalytic enamelled back panel with air inlet for the fan g Side runners with five shelf levels h Door Guide to the appliance 12[...]
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Oven controls In addition to operating the various cooking programmes to bake, roast and grill the controls also offer the following: – a time of day display, – a minute minder, – a timer to automatically switch cooking programmes on and off, – settings that can be customised. Safety features System lock The system lock 0 prevents the oven [...]
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PerfectClean treated surfaces The following surfaces are all treated with PerfectClean enamelling: – Oven interior, – Runners, – Baking tray, – Universal tray, – Anti-splash insert (if present) and – Rack PerfectClean enamelled surfaces have very good anti-stick properties and are much easier to keep clean than conventional enamel, if c[...]
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Baking tray, universal tray and rack The baking tray, universal tray and rack are inserted into the oven between the two rails of a shelf runner. The trays and rack have non-tip safety notches in the middle which prevent them being pulled right out when they only need to be partially pulled out. The trays and rack can then only be taken out of the [...]
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Function selector The left-hand control is used to select the function. It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. The function selector can only be retracted when it is at "0". S Rapid heat-up U Fan plus Fan grill O Intensive bake P Defrost V Conventional X Bottom heat Y Full grill Z Economy grill T / % Lighting/Settings: For switch[...]
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Temperature selector The right-hand control V 6 W is used to select the temperature. It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. The temperature selector can be retracted in any position. Sensors The sensors underneath the display react to touch. A keypad tone sounds each time a sensor is touched. You can deactivate this, if wished (see "Set[...]
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Symbols in the display I2:00 h min % N m TS 0 V The following symbols will appear in the display depending on the position of the function selector and/or whether a sensor has been touched: Position of the function selector Symbol Function/meaning 0 u Time of day 0 System lock Function (except lighting) Temperature indicator % Temperature u[...]
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Triangle V in the display I60 % m TS V When a sensor is touched, the symbols of functions which can be altered will light up in the display. These will vary depending on programme. Touch the V or W sensor repeatedly until triangle V is underneath the symbol of the required function. Then select the function using the OK sensor. Triangle V will flas[...]
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Your oven has a range of appliance functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. Functions Notes V Conventional – For baking traditional recipes, e.g. fruit cake, casseroles. – Also ideal for soufflés. – If using an older recipe or cookbook, set the oven temperature for Conventional, 10°C lower than that recommended. The cooking durati[...]
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Functions Notes S Rapid heat-up – For pre-heating the oven compartment. The oven function required must then be selected. 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 ai[...]
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Before the oven can be used, you will need to – release the controls by pressing them in, if they are pushed in when the oven is delivered. – set the time of day. To set the time of day for the first time The time can only be entered when the function selector is at "0". In the display: – the clock symbol m will light up, – and &q[...]
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Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before use, please remove – any stickers from the oven and from any accessories. – any protective foil from the oven front. See "Cleaning and care" for more information. Before using the oven for the first time – take all accessories out of the oven and wash them. – then heat the oven up [...]
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Using the oven ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select the function you want (e.g. Fan plus U ). The following will appear in the display: I60 % V – "160" - the recommended temperature, – the temperature indicator light , – the triangle V under the % symbol. At the same time the oven compartment heating, lighting and cooling [...]
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Changing the temperature If your recipe requires a temperature which is different from the recommended temperature for that function you can use the temperature selector to change it within a given range. The temperature can be changed in increments of 5°C. Function Temperature range U Fan plus 30 – 250 °C O Intensive bake 50 – 250 °C V Conv[...]
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Switching on and off automatically You can programme the oven to switch off automatically or on and off automatically. For automatic switching off you need to enter the duration or the duration and a finish time. The maximum duration which can be set is 12 hours. We recommend using automatic switching on and off when roasting. However, do not delay[...]
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Entering a cooking duration and delaying the finish time To use the automatic switching on and off function on the oven, both the cooking duration and the finish time must be entered. For example: The time now is 10:45; you want a dish with a cooking duration of 90 minutes to be ready at 13:30. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select the required fu[...]
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The end of a cooking programme At the end of the duration – the oven heating switches off automatically. – the cooling fan will continue to run for a while. – the S symbol (Finish) will start flashing. – a buzzer will sound, if the buzzer is switched on (see "Settings % "- P2 ). ^ Turn the function selector to "0". The b[...]
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The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. A maximum minute minder time of 59 minutes and 55 seconds can be set. You can set the minute minder at the same time as another timed programme, e.g. as a reminder to stir a dish or add seasoning etc. To set the minute minder ^ Touch the N sensor. 0:00 min N V &qu[...]
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Your oven is supplied with standard factory default settings. These settings " P " can be changed by altering their status " s " (see chart). Setting Status (* factory default setting) PI Time of day display S0 The time of day display is switched off When the function selector is turned to the "0" position, the display[...]
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To change the "status" of a setting ^ Select " % Settings". ^ Touch the OK sensor. PI " PI " will appear in the display. ^ Touch the V or W sensor repeatedly until the setting required appears in the display. ^ Touch the OK sensor. S0 The current status " S " of the setting will appear in the display. ^ Use t[...]
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Your oven has a system lock 0 which prevents it from being used unintentionally, for example, by children. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". 0 0 V ^ Touch the W sensor repeatedly until triangle V is underneath the 0 symbol. ^ Touch the OK sensor. I 0 V ^ Whilst triangle V is flashing under the 0 symbol, use the V or W sensors to select[...]
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Refer to the baking charts for suggestions of temperatures, shelf levels and cooking durations. These take into account a range of different baking tins, quantities and cooking traditions. Handling and preparing food correctly is essential for maintaining good health. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc until they are golden. Do not overcook them. Ba[...]
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Notes about the charts Temperature, baking duration To achieve even results without over-browning the food, – always select the lowest temperature given in the chart. Do not set a temperature higher than that recommended. Increasing the temperature may reduce the cooking time, but will lead to uneven browning, and unsatisfactory cooking results. [...]
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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) Small cakes/biscuits 3) (tray) 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 – 170 150 –[...]
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Conventional heat Cakes / biscuits Temperature in °C Recommended shelf level Duration 1) in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake Ring cake Foam cake (tray) 1) Marble, nut cake (tin) Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tray) Fresh fruit cake (tin) Flan base 2) 3) Small cakes 2) 3) (tray) 150 – 170 170 – 190 170 – 190 150 – 1[...]
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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 a filling where the base has not been pre-baked, e.g. some cheesecakes. Cakes / biscuits Temperature in °C Recommended shelf level Duration 1) in min. Creamed mixture Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray) 1[...]
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Recommendations Notes Function Fan plus U You can also use Conventional V . Containers Any heat-resistant containers The Miele Gourmet oven dish, roasting pans with a lid, ovenproof china or glass, roasting bags, the universal tray, the rack on top of the universal tray, the anti-splash insert (if you have one) in the universal tray. We recommend r[...]
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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) Temperature in °C 2) Time in min. 3) Temperature in °C 2) Time in min. 3) Topside of beef, approx. 1k g 2 170 – 190 100 – 120 190 – 210 100 – 120 Beef fillet or roast beef, approx. 1 kg 4) 2 190 – 210 45 – 55 200 – 220 45 – 55 Venison, approx. 1 kg 2 180 – 200 90 – 12[...]
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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. Function Notes Full grill Y : For grilling thin cuts in large quantities and for browning large baked dishes. The whole grill element will get hot and glow re[...]
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Recommendations Notes Containers Rack on the universal tray Anti-splash insert in the universal tray (if you have one) Do not use the baking tray. Shelf level from the bottom Please refer to the grilling chart. For thin cuts use shelf level 4 or 5 For thicker cuts use shelf level 3 or 4 Pre-heating is necessary Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minu[...]
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Preparing food for grilling Rinse briefly under running cold water, pat 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 to lean meat if necessary. Do not use other types of fat as they can burn and cause smoke. Clean fish in the normal way. To enhance the flavour, add[...]
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Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the door shut. Food to be grilled Recom- mended shelf level Full grill Y / Economy grill Z Fan grill Temperature in °C Total grilling time in min. 1) Temperature in °C Total grilling time in min. 1) Thin cuts Steak 4 275 10 – 16 220 20 – 25 Kebabs 4 240 25 – 30 220 16 – 20 Chicken kebabs 4 2[...]
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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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We recommend using Fan plus U . ^ Select the required function and set the temperature. ^ When the temperature indicator light goes out, place the dish in the pre-heated oven. Cook frozen cakes and pizza on baking paper on the rack rather than on the baking tray or the universal tray. Cooking large frozen items on the baking tray or the univers[...]
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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 Baking tray, universal tray, anti-splash insert (if applicable) The surface has been treated with PerfectClean enamel . Please refer to the section on "PerfectClean" for information on cleaning and care. Rack, runners The surface has been treated with PerfectClean enamel . Treat in the same way as other surfaces coated with Pe[...]
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PerfectClean Before using for the first time remove any stickers from PerfectClean surfaces. The enamelled surfaces of the oven interior, the baking tray, universal tray and anti-splash insert (if applicable) have been treated with a special type of enamelling called "PerfectClean" . This surface has very good anti-stick properties and is[...]
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Do not attempt to use on a hot oven or accessories. Allow the PerfectClean surfaces to cool down to room temperature before applying an oven spray. Remove the catalytic back panel, side liners 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 [...]
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Catalytic enamel surfaces The back panel, roof liner and side panels (if fitted) 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 – ab[...]
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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 If 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 can also cause the glass to break. Do not use an oven spray. Th[...]
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^ Gently lift the inner pane up and out of the plastic strip. ^ Gently lift the middle pane and remove it together with the seal. ^ Remove the seal from the pane. ^ Clean the glass panes and other parts with a Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. ^ To refit the doo[...]
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^ Refit the middle pane and the seal. The more angled corner must be at the top left. ^ Push the inner pane into the plastic strip and place it between the retainers. "Miele" must be visible at the top. ^ Flip the glass pane retainers inwards to close them. Cleaning and care 55[...]
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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. It is essential that the locking clamps are flipped down when the door is refitted after[...]
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To remove the runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Pull the runners forwards out of the holder and remove. If applicable, also remove the catalytic side panels attached to the runners. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctly in place. To remove the catalytic [...]
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Roof liner (if fitted) ^ Remove the runners, together with the catalytic side panels (if fitted). ^ Unscrew the wing nut. ^ Gently lower the 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. Make sure that[...]
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With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. , Do not attempt to open the appliance casing yourself! 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 [...]
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Problem Possible cause and remedy The interior lamp is not working. ^ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: Switch off and unplug at the socket, or disconnect the fuse, or switch off at the isolator as appropriate. ^ Turn the lamp cover a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release it and then pull it downwards to take it out. ^ Replace [...]
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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). A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions. When cont[...]
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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 Spare Parts Department. FlexiClip telescopic runners The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be used on any shelf level. Each shelf level can be drawn right out of the ov[...]
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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 has an anti-stick coating. It is available in two sizes: – HUB 5000-M (internal dimensions approx. 38 x 2 2x8c m ) – HUB 5000-XL (internal dimensions approx. [...]
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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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Appliance dimensions and unit cut-out Installation in a base unit Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front Building-in diagrams 65[...]
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Front dimensions A H 5140: 53.2 H 5240: 47.5 B Appliances with glass front: 2.2 Appliances with metal front: 1.2 Building-in diagrams 66[...]
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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. When installing the appliance do not lift it up by the door handle as this can damage th[...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 2709 (H 5140 B; H 5240 B) M.-Nr. 07 571 480 / 01[...]