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Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5361 BP, H 5461 BP 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. 07 795 110 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 Features ........................................................1 3 Oven controls .....................................................[...]
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Recommended temperatures ......................................2 8 To change the temperature .......................................2 8 Heating-up phase ...............................................2 9 Pre-heating the oven ...............................................2 9 Entering the Duration, a Start time or Finish time .......................[...]
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Buzzer tones ...................................................4 3 Keypad tone ...................................................4 4 Frequency .....................................................4 4 Safety ...........................................................4 4 System lock 0 .................................................4 4 To switch o[...]
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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 should 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. Disposal of your old appli[...]
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H 5361 BP, H 5461 BP a Function selector, retractable when it is at "0" b Display c Sensors ? , OK, ; , N d Temperature selector, retractable e Door lock for pyrolytic operation f Steam inlets for Moisture plus g Top heat/grill element h Back panel with air inlet for the fan i Side runners with five shelf levels j Connection socket for th[...]
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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 for programming cooking durations, – automatic programmes, – settings that can be customised. Safety features System lock The system lock 0 prevents th[...]
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Energy saving features Time of day display The time of day display will go out after 60 seconds (default setting). When the oven is switched off, the display will not light up. The time of day will, however, continue to run unseen in the background (see "Settings - Time of day - Display"). It will only appear in the display when the oven [...]
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User instructions The User instructions supplied with your appliance in addition to these Operating and installation instructions contain detailed information about the following: – Automatic programmes – Food probe – Baking – Roasting – Slow cooking – Grilling – Defrosting – Cooking ready meals – Automatic programme recipes Moist[...]
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Energy efficiency rating according to EN 50304 This appliance is rated energy efficiency class A in accordance with EN 50304. Tests were carried out using "Fan plus U ". The catalyser should be switched off during testing, see "Settings - Catalyser - Off next programme only". Accessories The following accessories are supplied wi[...]
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Anti-splash insert (depending on model) The anti-splash insert should be placed in the universal tray when grilling or roasting. The juices from the food being cooked collect under the anti-splash insert. This prevents them from spitting and making the oven dirty. The juices can then be used for making gravy and sauces. Handle (depending on model) [...]
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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". U Fan plus c Automatic Fan grill O Intensive bake d Moisture plus P Defrost V Conventional heat X Bottom heat Y Full grill Z Economy grill ^ Pyrolytic cleani[...]
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Temperature selector The right-hand dial V 6 W is used to select the temperature. It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. It 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. Use OK – For calling up the list of options. – For confirming an entry[...]
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Display All information about functions, temperature, cooking durations, Automatic programmes and settings is shown in the display. The following Information windows or list of options appear in the display depending on the position of the function selector and/or confirmation with the OK sensor: Position of the function selector When the OK sensor[...]
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The following Symbols can appear in addition to the text: Symbol Meaning T Duration R Start time S Finish N Minute minder time Q Core temperature when using the food probe ; , Arrows will appear if there are more than two options available. Use the ; or ? sensors to scroll through the list. ZZZZZZZ The end of a list is indicated by a dotted line. B[...]
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Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. These include: a Top heat/grill element (under the roof of the oven) b Bottom heating element (under the floor of the oven) c Ring heating element (behind the intake vent for the fan) d Fan (behind the intake vent for the fan) e Evaporation system These components are [...]
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Functions Notes U Fan plus [ c + d ] – For baking and roasting. – You can bake and roast on different levels at the same time. – Lower temperatures can be used than with "Conventional heat V " as the Fan plus system distributes the heated air around the food. c Automatic [depending on programme] – The list of Automatic programmes [...]
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To enter basic settings The oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply. Welcome screen A welcome screen will appear in the display, and you will then be requested to select some basic settings which are needed before the appliance can be used. Follow the instructions in the display. Setting the language First s[...]
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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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Your appliance has a wide range of Automatic programmes to enable you to achieve excellent results with ease. Simply select the programme for your food, and follow the instructions in the display. The Automatic programmes available will appear when you select the "Auto - matic c " function. A list will appear in the display. – Auto roas[...]
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To operate the oven manually, switch the appliance on, select the oven function and temperature, then switch it off again once you have finished cooking. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select the function you want (e.g. Fan plus U ). The following will appear in the display: – The function selected (in this example, Fan plus). – The recommende[...]
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Automatic switch-off can be selected when operating the oven manually. You can also adjust the heat-up phase and the humidity level inside the oven. To select a function ^ Select the required function. The function and recommended temperature are displayed. ^ Touch the "OK" sensor. Options which can be entered or changed will now appear i[...]
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Heating-up phase "Heating-up phase" will appear in the display until the set temperature has been reached for the first time. Once the temperature selected has been reached – "Heating-up phase" will go out in the display. – A signal will sound (provided this is activated - see "Settings - Volume - Buzzer tones"). W[...]
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Entering the Duration, a Start time or Finish time By entering the Duration, Start time or Finish time, the cooking process can be programmed to switch off, or on and off, automatically. – Duration When entering the Duration, you are entering the time that the food takes to cook. Once this time has elapsed, the oven heating switches off automatic[...]
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To use Automatic switch-off To switch a programme off automatically select Duration or Finish and enter the time required. Example: The time is 11:45. Your dish will take 30 minutes to cook, and needs to be ready at 12:15. Select Duration, and enter 0:30 h, or select Finish and enter 12:15. The oven will switch off automatically at the time set. De[...]
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Sequence of the cooking programme when using Automatic switch-off The following will appear in the display: Before the programme starts – The cooking function and selected temperature – "Start at" and the start time After the programme has started – The heating-up phase until the set temperature is reached – Once this temperature [...]
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Activating moisture reduction It is a good idea to use this function when cooking items which are moist on the inside but which should be crispy on the outside, e.g. frozen chips, croquettes or pork with crackling. It is also suitable for deep filled fresh fruit cakes, such as plum or apple cake. You can activate Moisture reduction with any functio[...]
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The "Moisture plus" function uses a steam injection system. Water is taken into the steam injection system via the tube underneath the control panel on the left. The water is then injected as bursts of steam into the oven compartment during the cooking process. The steam inlets are located at the rear left corner of the roof of the oven. [...]
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Moisture plus d To use the Moisture plus function, a temperature of at least 130 °C and the number of bursts of steam need to be entered. You can also enter the cooking duration or you can use the food probe. Number of bursts of steam and when they are injected The number of bursts of steam and when they are injected will depend on the type of foo[...]
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Using Moisture plus d ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select Moisture plus d . "Moisture plus" (highlighted) and "Descale" will show in the display. ^ Touch the OK sensor. ^ Select Automatic burst of steam or select the number of bursts of steam. ^ Touch the OK sensor. ^ Select a temperature. ^ Fill a suitable container with the[...]
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Evaporate residual moisture If there is still water in the steam injection system at the end of a programme or if the programme is cancelled, you will be prompted to evaporate the residual moisture. When you turn the function selector to "0", the instruction to select "Moisture plus" in order to evaporate the residual moisture a[...]
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To cancel the residual moisture evaporation process If you select "Moisture plus" or one of the Automatic programmes with Moisture plus, the prompt to evaporate residual moisture will appear. ^ Touch the ; oder ? for at least 3 seconds. The evaporation process will be cancelled. ^ The cooking programme can now be started. Do not cancel th[...]
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The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can enter a time of up to a maximum of 9 hours and 59 minutes. 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. With "Moisture plus d ": It is a good idea to use the mi[...]
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Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. Settings cannot be altered while a cooking programme is in progress. To change a setting: ^ Select " % Settings". The list of options will show in the display. – Language J – Time – Lighting – Catalyser – Cooling fan run-on – Pyrolytic – Heating phase –[...]
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Time The options are: – Display – Clock format – Set If there is a power cut, the current time of day will reappear once power has been restored. The appliance will store this data for approx. 200 hours. After 200 hours it will show " 12:00 " and will need to be re-set. Display Select how you want the time to appear in the display w[...]
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Lighting – On The oven interior lighting remains on during the entire cooking programme. – On for 15 seconds (Factory default) During a cooking programme, the oven interior lighting is set to switch off after 15 seconds. It will come on again during the cooking programme if ; , ? or OK is touched. Catalyser –O n (Factory default) The catalyse[...]
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Pyrolytic – With reminder A reminder to carry out the pyrolytic cleaning process will appear in the display. – Without reminder (Factory default) You will not be reminded to carry out the pyrolytic cleaning process. Heating phase The heating phase can be changed with the Fan plus U , Conventional heat V and Auto roast [ functions. – Rapid (Fa[...]
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Keypad tone The keypad tone is represented by a bar with seven segments, where one segment is filled in. Factory default: NH H H KKKKK H H QN To change the setting, move the solid segment to the left or right with the ? or ; sensor. If none of the segments is filled in, the keypad tone is switched off. Frequency The frequency of the buzzer can be c[...]
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Temperature format – °C (Factory default) – °F Showroom programme This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the appliance without the heater elements working. Do not activate this setting for domestic use! – Off (Factory default) – Demo programme Follow the prompts in the display to switch the demo programme on. To switch the [...]
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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 this is not done, it might bec[...]
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Accessories Remove all accessories as well as the runners and any extra accessories such as FlexiClip runners from the oven interior before starting the pyrolytic cleaning process. The high temperatures needed for pyrolysis will damage the accessories. Baking tray, universal tray, anti- splash insert (if applicable) The surface has been treated wit[...]
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PerfectClean Before using for the first time remove any stickers from PerfectClean surfaces. The enamelled surfaces of 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 much easier to kee[...]
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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. Apply a spray oven cleaner to the soiled areas. Leave to take effect for a couple of minutes only! If necessary use a soft sponge, soft nylon brush or a scraper suitable for glass surfaces to loosen the[...]
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Oven interior The oven interior is coated with dark pyrolytic enamel which facilitates cleaning. This is a particularly hard enamel with an extremely smooth surface and very good anti-stick properties. Manual cleaning of the oven interior Allow the oven to cool down before cleaning by hand. Danger of burning! The oven interior and the inside of the[...]
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Pyrolytic cleaning of the oven interior A message will appear in the display after a certain length of time to remind you to run a pyrolytic cleaning programme. You can deactivate this, if wished (see "Settings - Pyrolytic"). Before starting a pyrolytic cleaning process please note the following: Remove any coarse soiling from the oven be[...]
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Starting a pyrolytic process ^ Take all accessories out of the oven. ^ Turn the function selector to Pyrolytic ^ . ^ Use the ; or ? sensor to select Level 1, 2 or 3. ^ Start the pyrolytic process required with the OK sensor. You can either start the pyrolytic cleaning process immediately or later. If you start the process immediately, the door will[...]
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The pyrolytic process will be cancelled , – if the oven is switched off. – if another function is selected during the pyrolytic process. – in the event of a power cut. In the two instances above, switch the oven off. If the oven interior temperature is below 280 °C, the door lock will be released after a short while. It can then be opened. S[...]
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To remove the oven door The oven door is connected to the oven by hinges. Before removing the door, the locking clamps on both hinges have to be released. ^ Open the door fully. ^ To release the locking clamps on the hinges turn them upwards as far as they will go until they are at an angle. See illustration. ^ Then lift the door upwards as far as [...]
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To dismantle the oven door The oven door is made up of four panes of glass and has vents at the top and bottom. When the oven is operating, air is circulated through the door to keep the outer pane cool. If condensate has worked its way in between the glass panes, the door can be dismantled in order to clean in between the panes. When cleaning the [...]
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^ Gently lift the inner pane up and out of the cover strip. ^ Remove the seal. ^ Now gently lift up the upper of the two middle panes and remove it. ^ Gently lift up the lower of the two middle panes and remove it. ^ 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 liq[...]
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^ To refit the door: The two middle panes are identical. To ensure that they are refitted correctly, one of the corners is more angled than the others. When refitting the lower pane, the more angled corner must be inserted in the left hand retainer at the bottom. ^ Replace the first of the middle panes. The more angled corner must be at the bottom [...]
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^ Push the inner pane into the plastic strip and insert it in the retainers. ^ Flip the glass pane retainers inwards to close them. 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. Cleaning and care 58[...]
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^ 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 cleaning. Otherwise the hinges could work loose, resulting in damage to the door. To remove the runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched[...]
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To lower the top heat/grill element Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Remove the runners. ^ Unscrew the wing nut and lower the top heating element. Do not use force to pull it down as this can cause the element to break. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctly in [...]
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Descaling F Only use the descaling tablets supplied with the appliance. These have been specially formulated and are available to re-order from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Other types of descaling agents will damage the oven. Follow the instructions on the package carefully to avoid damaging the oven.[...]
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Preparation ^ Dissolve one descaling tablet in approx. 600 ml of cold tap water. ^ Place the universal tray on the top shelf level to collect the descaling solution after it has been used. A plastic tube (with clip) is supplied with your oven so that you do not have to hold the container with the descaling agent underneath the water intake tube. ^ [...]
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The steam injection system will need to be cleaned at the end of the descaling process to remove all traces of descaling solution. Prompts to do this will appear in the display. Cleaning is carried out by flushing approx. 1 litre of mains tap water through the system. The water is collected in the universal tray. This process is repeated three time[...]
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With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If you cannot resolve a problem following these instructions please contact the Miele Service Department. , Do not attempt to open the appliance casing yourself! Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified [...]
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Problem Possible cause and remedy The top lighting 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 i[...]
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Problem Possible cause and remedy "Max. operating duration reached" appears in the display. Safety switch-off has activated. The appliance will be ready for use again after it has been switched off and then back on again. A fault code appears in the display :F+a number You can rectify the faults with the following codes yourself: – Faul[...]
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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 – Miele (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 contacting Miele, please quote t[...]
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A range of additional accessories as well as cleaning and care products are available for your Miele oven. Depending on product they are available to order from your Miele Dealer, the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. FlexiClip telescopic runners FlexiClip runners can be installed in the oven. They can be fitte[...]
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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: (Capacity approx. 5 litres, dimensions approx. 38 x 2 2x8c m ) – H[...]
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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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Dimensions are give in "mm". Appliance and niche dimensions Installation in a base unit Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front Building-in diagrams 71[...]
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Front dimensions A H 5361: 53.2 H 5461: 47.5 B Appliances with glass front: 2.2 Appliances with metal front: 1.2 Building-in diagrams 72[...]
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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. To ensure adequate ventilation to the oven once installed: – do not fit a back panel in the housing unit. – make sure that the shelf on which the appliance is placed does not touch the wall. – do not fit[...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 1410 (H 5361 BP; H 5461 BP) M.-Nr. 07 795 110 / 01[...]