Miele H 5961 B manual

Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5961 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. 07 649 830 e n-G B[...]

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Caring for the environment .........................................1 1 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 2 Features ........................................................1 3 Oven controls .....................................................[...]

Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................2 7 Operation .......................................................2 8 Automatic programmes .............................................2 8 Manual operation ..................................................2 9 Selecting a function .........................................[...]

Minute minder (egg timer) N ........................................4 5 Settings .........................................................4 6 Language J ......................................................4 6 Time ............................................................4 7 Time (of day) display ............................................4 7 [...]

PerfectClean .....................................................5 7 Catalytic enamel surfaces ...........................................5 9 To remove the oven door ............................................6 0 To dismantle the oven door .......................................6 1 To refit the door ...............................................[...]

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[...]

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, [...]

~ 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 [...]

~ 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[...]

~ 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[...]

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[...]

H 5961 B a Control panel b Top heat/grill element c Steam inlet openings for Moisture plus d Back panel with air inlets for the fan e Side runners with three shelf levels f Water intake tube for the steam injection system g Door Guide to the appliance 12[...]

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, – user programmes, – automatic programmes, – settings that can be customised. Safety features System lock The syst[...]

Energy saving features Lighting The oven lighting is set to switch off 15 seconds after the start of a cooking programme (default setting). See "Settings - Lighting". Door contact switch If the oven door is opened during operation, the door contact switch automatically switches off the heating elements and the fan, if a "Fan" se[...]

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 – Baking – Roasting – Slow cooking – Grilling – Defrosting – Cooking ready meals – Automatic programme recipes Moisture plus This f[...]

Accessories The following accessories are supplied with this oven. These and other accessories are also available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department, your Dealer or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Universal tray and rack with anti-tip safety notches The universal tray and rack are inserted into the oven between the two rails of [...]

FlexiClip telescopic runners The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be clipped into any of the existing shelf runners and pulled out of the oven to their fullest extent. Push the telescopic runners right in before placing a tray or rack on them. To prevent the risk of a rack or tray sliding off the runners, make sure that they are sitting securely on[...]

Changing the position of the FlexiClip telescopic runners Make sure that the oven has cooled down before moving the FlexiClip runners. Take care not to burn yourself on them. To change the position of the FlexiClip runners: ^ Remove the FlexiClip runners from their original position by raising them at the front, then pulling them forwards and out. [...]

Miele@home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring network c to the master appliance d / e about the operational status of the appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme. These instructions are for a communication enabled oven b that can be linked into the Miele@home system via a Miele@home installat[...]

The appliance is operated via the display a and the electronic sensors next to and below the display. These react to finger contact. A keypad tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. The volume of the keypad tone can be adjusted or switched off altogether (see "Settings - Volume - Keypad tone"). Sensors Meaning b C Sensors When the [...]

Display All information about functions, temperature, cooking durations, Auto - matic programmes and settings is shown in the display. After the appliance has been switched on by touching the K sensor, the Main menu appears in the display with a list of options available. An option ! is selected by touching the illuminated sensor C next to the opti[...]

Symbols The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Meaning ! Appears beside an option and is allocated to a sensor C . You select the option you want by touching the sensor beside the dot. p A maximum of 3 options can be shown in the display. These arrows indicate if more than three options are available. You c[...]

When a function is selected, the following symbols may appear in the display, depending on setting: Symbol Meaning T Duration S Finish R Start time O Programme finished R Rapid heat-up phase, Rapid searing phase 3 Heating-up phase, Searing phase Q Core temperature when using the food probe U Fan plus, Fan heat O Intensive bake d Moisture plus [ Aut[...]

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 Steam injection system These components [...]

Function Notes Conventional heat [ a + b ] – 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 heat 10°C lower than that recommended. The cooking duration does not need to be changed. Top heat [ a ] – Use this setting to[...]

To enter basic settings The appliance 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 Fi[...]

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 [...]

Automatic programmes 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. You can call up the Automatic programmes by selecting the "Automat - ic" option from the main menu. ^ Switch the oven on w[...]

Manual operation If you do not want to use an Automatic programme you can enter the settings for a cooking programme manually. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Switch the oven on with the K sensor. ^ Select the required function and set the temperature. The oven will start heating, and the cooling fans will switch on. At the end of the cooking progr[...]

Recommended temperature, Selecting the temperature As soon as you have selected a function, the recommended temperature with the temperature range which can be set in brackets beside it will appear in the display. The following recommended temperatures are set at the factory: Fan plus ...................1 6 0° C Fan heat ...................1 6 0°[...]

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 12:15:00. Select Duration, and enter 0:30 h, or select Finish and enter 12:15. The oven will switch off automatically at the time set.[...]

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 After the heating-up phase[...]

Changing the heating-up phase With the Fan plus, Auto roast and Conventional heat functions, the Heating-up phase will appear with the following options: ß Rapid (Factory default) The top heating/grill elements, the ring element and the fan are switched on at the same time so that the oven reaches the desired temperature as quickly as possible. R [...]

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[...]

ß Use in main menu You can place up to three user programmes in the Main menu. Changes to the Main menu can be reset via "Settings - Factory default - - Main menu". To create a User programme If programmes already exist under User programmes, the "Create" option has to be selected in order to save additional programme stages to[...]

Using the food probe enables the cooking process to be monitored simply and reliably. How it works The metal tip of the food probe is inserted into the food. There is a temperature sensor in the metal tip which measures the core temperature of the food during cooking. The rise in the core temperature reflects the extent to which the food is cooked.[...]

– The metal tip of the food probe must be fully inserted into the centre of the food. – When cooking poultry, insert the metal tip into the thickest part of the breast. – Do not let the metal tip touch any bones or insert it into a particularly fatty area of the meat. If fat or bone come into contact with the probe, this can lead to the oven [...]

Time left display After a certain time, the estimated time remaining (i.e. the time left to run), appears in the oven display. The actual core temperature is no longer displayed and cannot be called up. The time remaining is calculated from the oven temperature selected, the required core temperature and the pattern of the increasing core temperatu[...]

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. [...]

Automatic programmes Automatic programmes with Moisture plus set the optimium temperature, the degree of moisture and also the duration automatically. At the beginning of the programme you will be prompted to allow a specified amount of water to be drawn into the oven. The amount of water specified will be more than the amount which is actually nee[...]

Moisture plus d When using the Moisture plus function you will need to enter – the temperature (at least 130 °C), and – the number of bursts of steam. 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 o[...]

Using Moisture plus d ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Select Moisture plus d . ^ Select a temperature. ^ Select Automatic burst of steam or select the number of bursts of steam. ^ Fill a suitable container with the quantity of water specified. Automatic/ 1 burst of steam: approx. 100 ml 2 bursts of steam: approx. 150 ml 3 bursts of steam: approx. 2[...]

To 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. This prompt will appear – when the appliance is switched on, – when selecting "Moisture plus", or – when selecting an automatic prog[...]

To cancel the residual moisture evaporation process After the appliance has been switched on , the prompt to evaporate residual moisture will appear in the display. Touch the sensor next to "Cancel". You will only be able to run functions and Automatic programmes without Moisture plus. If you select "Moisture plus" or one of the[...]

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, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. 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 t[...]

Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. To change a setting: ^ Select the "Settings J " option. The list of options will show in the display. ß Language J ß Time ß Lighting ß Main menu ß Catalyser ß Cooling fan run-on ß Heating-up phase ß Start ß Recommended temperatures ß Display ß Volume ß Safe[...]

Time The options are: ß Display ß Clock format ß 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. Time (of day) display Select how you want the time to appear in th[...]

Main menu You can change the order in which options appear in the Main menu. Up to three options can be placed at the beginning of the Main menu (excluding Settings). When you select this option you will be prompted to set positions 1, 2 and 3. You will be given the choice of selecting a standard oven function or an Automatic programme or a User pr[...]

Heating-up phase The heating-up phase works as follows with the Fan plus, Conventional heat and Auto roast functions: ß Rapid (Factory default) All the heating elements are switched on together in order to heat the oven up as quickly as possible to the required temperature. R and "Rapid heat-up phase" or "Rapid searing phase" w[...]

Volume Buzzer tones The volume is represented by a bar with seven segments. P P P P G G GM Factory default: Three blocked segments. To change the volume touch the "quieter" or "louder" sensor. If all segments are blocked out the volume is on maximum. If none of the segments are blocked out the volume has been turned off. Frequen[...]

Safety The options are: ß System lock 0 ß In operation lock System lock 0 The lock prevents the oven being switched on unintentionally, by children for example. The system lock has to be set to "Permitted" (activated) in order to use it. ß Permitted The system lock is active. The 1 symbol appears in the display as soon as the appliance[...]

Units Temperature ß °C (Factory default) ß °F Showroom programme ß Off (Factory default) ß Demo programme ß Continuous loop ß Demo mode This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the appliance without the heater elements working. Do not activate this setting for domestic use! If you select and activate this option by mistake, you[...]

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[...]

Accessories Universal tray 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 PerfectClean. See "PerfectClean". Food pr[...]

Normal soiling Clean the surfaces of the runners using a damp Miele microfibre E-Cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. Remove any cleaning agent residues thoroughly. Heavy soiling If necessary, the scouring pad on the reverse of a washing-up sponge can be used to clean the runne[...]

Oven interior Allow the oven to cool down before cleaning. Danger of burning. The oven interior should be cleaned after each use. If this is not done subsequent soiling from baking and roasting will become worse and make cleaning harder. In extreme cases soiling will be impossible to remove or even cause damage to the surface material. The surface [...]

PerfectClean Before using for the first time remove any stickers from PerfectClean surfaces. The enamelled surfaces of the oven interior and universal tray have been treated with a special type of enamelling called "PerfectClean" . This surface has very good anti-stick properties and is much easier to keep clean than conventional oven ena[...]

Remove the catalytic back panel before using oven spray. The chemicals used in oven sprays will damage catalytic enamel, rendering it ineffective. 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 [...]

Catalytic enamel surfaces The back panel is coated with dark grey catalytic enamel. Soiling from oil and fat is burnt off this surface 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 – abrasive cleaning agents, – hard brushes or[...]

To remove the oven door Take care when removing the door - it weighs approx. 13.5 kg. 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 an[...]

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 [...]

You can now remove the inner and the two middle panes. ^ Gently lift the inner pane up and pull out of the cover strip. ^ Now gently lift up the upper of the two middle panes together with the seal and remove it. ^ Remove the seal from the pane. ^ Gently lift up the lower of the two middle panes and remove it. ^ Clean the glass panes and other comp[...]

^ Replace the first of the middle panes. The more angled corner must be at the bottom left. When refitting the upper pane, the more angled corner must be inserted at the top left. ^ Secure the seal to the second of the middle panes. ^ Replace the upper of the two middle panes together with the seal. The more angled corner must be at the top left. ^[...]

^ 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. ^ 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 clamps a[...]

To remove the FlexiClip telescopic runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Lift the FlexiClip runner up at the front and pull it out along the rail. Refit the runners carefully as described in "Features". To remove the side runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and[...]

To remove the back panel Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. The back panel can be removed for cleaning if necessary. See "Cleaning and care" for information on cleaning catalytic enamelled panels. ^ Remove the runners. ^ Loosen the screws in the back panel and take it out. The oven must not b[...]

Descaling Only use the descaling tablets supplied with the appliance. These have been specially formulated and are available 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. Clean the ove[...]

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. ^ [...]

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[...]

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 Miele Service. , Do not attempt to open the appliance casing yourself! Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent p[...]

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[...]

Problem Possible cause and remedy There are spots like rust on the catalytic surfaces. When roasting on the rack, the circulating air sometimes picks up spices, which are then deposited on the oven interior walls. These residues are not removed by catalytic cleaning, and should be removed while fresh with a mild solution of hot water and washing-up[...]

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[...]

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 More FlexiClip telescopic runners can be fitted in the oven in addition to those supplied. Univeral tray, Rack The[...]

Gourmet oven dish The gourmet oven dish can be placed in the oven directly on the rack. It has an anti-stick coating and is available in two sizes: – HUB 61-22 (internal dimensions 38 x 22 x 8 cm) – HUB 61-35 (internal dimensions approx. 38 x 3 5x8c m ) Gourmet oven dish lid When ordering a lid, please specify the gourmet oven dish it is to be [...]

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 [...]

Electrical connection - Country variants Please refer to your electrical distributor. Single phase AC 230 V - country variant This device is intended for connection to a power supply system where the maximum value of external phase neutral loop impedance Z max of 0.35 Ohms at the point of distributor supply connection is not exceeded. If in doubt, [...]

Dimensions are give in "mm". Appliance dimensions and unit cut-out Installation in a base unit HAL 5900 trim, available as an optional accessory, is only required when building the oven into a base unit. ^ Fix the HAL 5900 trim into the unit cut-out under the worktop (see lower section of diagram). * Appliances with glass front ** Applian[...]

Installation in a tall unit Building-in diagrams 79[...]

Front dimensions * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front Building-in diagrams 80[...]

, The oven 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 rear panel into the housing unit. – make sure that the shelf on which the appliance is placed does not touch the wall. – do not fit in[...]

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