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Operating instructions

Ovens
H 4180, H 4280
G
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 06 234 930

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Ovens H 4180, H 4280 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 234 930...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Features .
  • Page 3 Contents To check and change an entered time ....... . . 33 To delete a set time .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Control panel * Oven interior a Programme selector, display c Heating element for top heat and b Multi-function (-/+) selector with turn grilling with catalytic enamelled roof and press mechanism, display liner d Air inlet for fan e Catalytic enamelled back panel f Shelf levels 1, 2, 3, 4 g Oven door...
  • Page 5: Features

    Description of the appliance Features PerfectClean treated surfaces The following surfaces are all treated Electronic controls with PerfectClean enamelling: In addition to operating the various – Oven interior cooking programmes to bake, roast – Runners and grill the electronic controls also –...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    These and other accessories are also available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Dept. or your Miele Dealer. See "Extra accessories" further on in this...
  • Page 7: Roasting Filter

    Description of the appliance Roasting filter The anti-splash tray should be placed in the deep-sided grill pan when grilling or roasting. The juices from the food being cooked collect under the anti-splash tray. This prevents them from spitting and making the oven dirty.
  • Page 8: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all Before connecting the appliance to relevant legal safety requirements. the mains supply, make sure that Improper use of the appliance can, the voltage and frequency correspond however, present a risk of both to the rating on the data plate.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by Caution, Danger of burning. a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and High temperatures are produced by local safety regulations. the oven. Repairs and other work by unqualified Great care should be taken to persons could be dangerous.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use plastic containers. If you wish to complete a cooking These melt at high temperatures process using the residual heat in and could damage the oven. the oven, do not switch the appliance off. Do not heat up unopened tins or Leave the programme selector at the jars of food in the oven, as...
  • Page 12: General Notes

    Warning and Safety instructions General notes Never add water to food on a hot baking tray or grill pan or directly Never leave the appliance onto food in a hot oven. The steam unattended when cooking with oil created could cause serious burns or or fats, as these are a fire hazard if scalding and the sudden change in allowed to overheat.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance When using kitchen appliances connected to sockets near the Before throwing an old appliance oven, ensure that the cable cannot get away it must first be made trapped in a hot oven door, which could unusable.
  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time The oven is supplied with the controls pushed in. They have to be released before the oven can be used. After installation and before using the ^ Press the multi-function selector oven for the first time the clock has to gently.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Heating Up For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before use, please remove any stickers from the floor of the oven, baking trays, grill pan etc. The recommended temperature 160 °C any cork spacers at the sides will then appear in the display.
  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls Display The oven controls consist of: – the Programme selector, for selecting oven functions with, e.g. Lighting H/v, Fan plus Y, Auto f g ) a roast E, ... – the Multi-function selector with The bottom line shows the Symbols of press and turn mechanism for functions where data can be selecting oven functions which...
  • Page 17: Multi-Function Selector With Turn And Press Mechanism

    Controls Multi-function selector with Whilst triangle V is flashing, use the multi-function selector to make any turn and press mechanism changes: – Turning it clockwise, increases the value shown or engages the function, – Turning it anti-clockwise, reduces the value or switches the function off. The triangle V will flash for approx.
  • Page 18: Functions And Symbols In The Display

    Functions and symbols in the display Different functions can be called up depending on the position of the programme selector. This chart gives an overview of these settings. Symbol Programme selector setting Light H/v Position "0" Function Changing the time of –...
  • Page 19: Operating Sequence

    Operating sequence ^ Whilst the triangle V is flashing, use the multi-function selector imme- diately to make any changes. The triangle V will flash for appox. 5 seconds. If this input period has elapsed you will have to re-select the function. ^ Press the multi-function selector gently.
  • Page 20: Changing The Time Of Day

    Changing the time of day In the following example the time of day is changed from 12:05 to 14:37. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". ^ Turn the multi-function selector until "37" shows in the display. ^ Press the multi-function selector ^ Turn the multi-function selector (right gently.
  • Page 21: To Set The Minute Minder

    To set the minute minder The minute minder can be used to time At the end of the time set for the any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling minute minder eggs. – a buzzer will sound fives times in You can enter a time of up to a succession.
  • Page 22: Description Of The Oven Systems

    Description of the oven systems Conventional CB Fan plus Y This system works by the circulation of With the conventional method of heated air. heating, radiant heat is directed onto the food from above and below. It is A fan situated in the back wall of the useful where a fairly long cooking time oven draws in the air, heats it over a is required and a deep colour and good...
  • Page 23: Using The Oven

    Using the oven – Fan plus Y A programme must first be selected using the Programme selector and For baking or cooking on several then, if necessary, the temperature levels at the same time. changed. – Auto Roast E The programmes on this oven have This function provides an inital high pre-set recommended temperatures to temperature to seal meat, followed...
  • Page 24: Selecting A Temperature

    Using the oven Selecting a temperature Altering the temperature If the temperature recommended by the system is not suitable, it can be altered according to oven function within the following range: Fan plus Y ... . 30 – 250 °C As soon as a cooking function is Auto roast E.
  • Page 25: Using The Oven

    Using the oven Using the oven Below is an example of setting a simple programme. To bake a cake using Fan plus Y, 150 °C. Once this setting has been accepted ^ Place the cake in the oven and close the door.
  • Page 26: Fan Run-On

    Using the oven Rapid heat-up Fan run-on The cooling fan will continue to run for a The appliance is supplied with the while after the oven has been switched Rapid heat-up function activated as off to prevent any humidity building up standard (factory default setting).
  • Page 27: To Switch "Rapid Heat-Up" Off

    Using the oven Pre-heating the oven To switch "Rapid heat-up" off Rapid heat-up should not be used for Most dishes can be placed in a cold some items such as biscuits and small oven. They will then make use of the cakes because they will brown too heat produced during the heating-up quickly from the top.
  • Page 28: Entering A Cooking Duration

    Entering a cooking duration Start f You can programme cooking durations in this oven. Cooking processes are then controlled so that the oven will switch off, or on and off automatically. f g ) You can set the timing for a cooking function, by selecting one of the symbols and entering a time.
  • Page 29: Symbols In The Display

    Entering a cooking duration Symbols in the display. To switch a programme on and off automatically there are several ways of In addition to the m and p symbols the entering the times: symbols representing the duration, start – enter the duration g and the finish and finish time are also displayed time ) constantly if times have been entered...
  • Page 30: Using The Residual Heat-Energy-Save Function

    Entering a cooking duration Whilst a programme is running the The oven heating will switch on again if: following show in the display – the required temperature is altered. – the cooking duration is lengthened significantly. At the end of the cooking duration –...
  • Page 31: Switching Off Automatically

    Entering a cooking duration Switching off automatically To switch a programme off automatically a duration has to be entered. The following example shows the programming for a cake using Fan plus Y at 160 °C for 45 minutes. After entering the data ^ Place the cake in the oven and close –...
  • Page 32: Switching On And Off Automatically

    Entering a cooking duration Switching on and off Then set the end time: automatically ^ Turn the multi-function selector until triangle V is underneath the ) It is a good idea to set the oven to symbol in the display. switch on and off automatically when roasting.
  • Page 33: To Check And Change An Entered Time

    Entering a cooking duration To check and change an entered time It is possible to check or change times f g ) entered for a cooking programme at any time by calling up the relevant symbol. The Start time (13:20 - 1:20 = 12:00 h) will show in the display, when you call To delete a set time up the f symbol.
  • Page 34: System Lock

    System lock This oven is equipped with a System lock. This prevents the oven being switched on unintentionally, by children for example. To activate the system lock ^ Turn the multi-function selector clockwise. The system lock cannot be activated until you have activated P 4. See A key 0-§...
  • Page 35: Safety Lock

    Safety lock This oven is also equipped with a Safety lock. Activating this lock prevents settings being changed during a programme. f g ) a To activate the safety lock Four horizontal bars will appear in the display. The safety lock cannot be activated until you have activated P 4.
  • Page 36 Safety lock De-activating the safety lock The cooking programme will stop, if – the programme selector is not turned Temperatures and times cannot be back to the original programme changed during a programme if the setting within 10 seconds. safety lock has been activated. –...
  • Page 37: Altering Oven Settings V

    Altering oven settings v Some of the standard oven settings (which are set at the factory) have an alternative which you can select if required. See the chart over for a list of these settings. "S" appears in the display to let you The factory default settings are know that this setting can be altered.
  • Page 38 Altering oven settings v Oven setting Settings available (* factory default) S 0 * Clock display The clock display is switched off. The time of day display is switched off when the programme selector is turned to the "0" position. The time of day continues to run in the background.
  • Page 39 Altering oven settings v Oven setting Settings available (* factory default) P 5 Catalyser The catalyser is switched off, cooking odours (depending are not dissipated. on model) The catalyser is switched on for all cooking functions, cooking odours are dissipated. S 2 * The catalyser engaged for all functions except for Gentle Bake.
  • Page 40 Altering oven settings v Oven setting Settings available (* factory default) P 8 Fan run-on S 0 * The cooling fan run-on time is temperature controlled and will not switch off until the oven interior temperature is below 70 °C. The cooling fan run-on time is time controlled to switch off after 25 min.
  • Page 41: Baking

    Baking We recommend the following settings 1 tray = 1st shelf level from the for baking: bottom – Fan plus Y 2 trays = 1st and 3rd shelf levels from the bottom – Intensive bake F 3 trays = 1st, 2nd and 4th shelf levels –...
  • Page 42: Tips On Baking

    Baking Conventional CB Tips on baking Only use dark baking tins with a Refer to the baking chart and the matt finish. cookery book supplied with this Bright, shiny tins will give an uneven oven for suggestions of or pale result, and in some cases the temperatures, shelf levels and times.
  • Page 43 Baking Frozen food Handling and preparing food When baking frozen products such as correctly is essential for maintaining cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the good health. lowest temperature quoted on the manufacturer’s packaging. Place such Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. items on baking parchment directly on until they are golden brown.
  • Page 44: Baking Chart

    Baking chart Fan plus Y Temp. Recommended Time in °C shelf level in mins. Creamed mixture Sponge cake 150 - 170 50 - 70 Ring cake 150 - 170 65 - 80 Foam cake (tray) 150 - 170 25 - 30 Marble, nut cake (tin) 150 - 170 70 - 80...
  • Page 45 Baking chart Conventional CB Intensive bake F Temp. Recommended Time Temp. Recommended Time in °C shelf level in mins. in °C shelf level in mins. 150 - 170 50 - 60 170 - 190 65 - 80 170 - 190 20 - 25 150 - 170 70 - 80...
  • Page 46: Roasting

    When roasting on the rack or in an open tin make sure the roasting filter Miele also offer Gourmet oven dishes is fitted in front of the fan in the back with lids which are ideal for roasting of the oven before starting.
  • Page 47 Roasting Temperature Older recipes and cookery books Please refer to the Roasting chart for New guidelines (German standard suggested temperatures. DIN 44547 has been replaced by European standard EN 60350) have led Do not select a higher temperature than to slight adjustments in oven that advised.
  • Page 48 Roasting Calculating the roasting time Pot roasting The roasting time will depend on the Season the meat and place in the pot. type of meat, the size and thickness of Add some knobs of butter or margarine the cut. or a little oil or cooking fat. Add about litre of water when roasting a large, The traditional British method is to allow lean joint of meat (2 - 3 kg) or roasting...
  • Page 49: Roasting Chart

    Roasting chart 1) 5) Auto Roast E Conventional CB Food Recom- mended Temperature Time Temperature Time shelf in °C in mins. in °C in mins. level Roast beef (approx. 1 kg) 190 - 210 100 - 120 210 - 230 100 - 120 Beef fillet, approx.
  • Page 50: Grilling

    Grilling Grilling on the rack Grill with the oven door closed. If you grill with the door open, hot air will escape from the oven instead of being cooled automatically by the cooling fan. Oven controls could get hot. Danger of burning! Grill settings Grill n For grilling thin cuts and for browning...
  • Page 51: Tips On Grilling

    Grilling Temperature Tips on grilling For thin cuts of meat It is best to grill food of a similar (e. g. chops or steak) ..275 °C thickness at the same time so that the grilling time for each item does not vary For grilling larger items, too greatly.
  • Page 52: Grill Chart

    Grill chart Pre-heat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the door shut before grilling. Grill n Food to be grilled Fan grill N Recom- Temp. Total grilling Temp. Total grilling mended in °C time in °C time shelf level in mins.
  • Page 53: Defrosting

    Defrosting You can also use the oven for Do not refreeze food once it has defrosting. thawed. To defrost select Fan plus Y with a maximum temperature of 50 °C. For defrosting meat and delicate foods, use the lowest possible temperature (30 °C).
  • Page 54: Cooking

    Cooking Gentle bake We recommend using the following oven settings: The Gentle bake x function is ideal for – Fan plus Y gratins and bakes which require a crispy finish. – Conventional CB Use the first shelf level from the bottom. Cooking containers made of ovenproof glass, porcelain, china, and Food...
  • Page 55: Cleaning And Care

    E-Cloth long. Remove these straight away. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, The appliance front and controls are which is suitable for cleaning surfaces susceptible to scratches and such as stainless steel, glass, plastic abrasions.
  • Page 56 Stainless steel surfaces powder cleaners and cream Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned cleaners, using a Miele E-Cloth or with a – abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers proprietary non-abrasive cleaning or sponges which have been agent designed specifically for use on previously used with abrasive stainless steel.
  • Page 57: Accessories

    Cleaning and care Accessories Always remove all accessories, trays and racks which are not being used when using the oven to get the best results and to keep cleaning of the trays to a minimum. Baking tray, grill pan, anti-splash tray (if fitted), racks and runners The surfaces of these have been treated with PerfectClean enamel.
  • Page 58: Perfectclean

    Cleaning and care PerfectClean Normal soiling Clean as soon as possible after each Before using for the first time remove use with a dishcloth, soft sponge (such any stickers from PerfectClean as the Vileda sponge supplied with surfaces. ovens in the UK) or a soft nylon brush, and a solution of hot water and a little The enamelled surfaces of the oven washing-up liquid.
  • Page 59 Cleaning and care Remove the catalytic back panel, The following cause lasting damage roof liner and side liners (if fitted) to the surface structure and reduce before using oven sprays. The the anti-stick effect and must not be chemicals used in oven sprays will used on PerfectClean surfaces: damage catalytic enamel rendering it ineffective.
  • Page 60: Catalytic Enamel Surfaces

    Cleaning and care Catalytic enamel surfaces Cleaning by hand The removable back panel, side panels Allow the oven to cool down before (if fitted) and roof liner are coated with a cleaning. Danger of burning! dark grey catalytic enamel. ^ Catalytic enamelled panels should be During fan operated cooking, cleaned using a solution of hot water circulating air in the oven deposits oil...
  • Page 61 Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts dept.
  • Page 62: Oven Interior

    Cleaning and care Oven interior ^ Open the door fully. To make cleaning easier you can – remove the oven door, – dismantle the oven door, – take out the runners, – and take out the back panel, side liners (if fitted) and roof liner. To remove the oven door Please note: the oven door is heavy.
  • Page 63: To Dismantle The Oven Door

    Cleaning and care To dismantle the oven door The oven door has seals on all sides to protect it from moisture ingress. If, however, condensate has worked its way in between the glass panes, the door can be dismantled in order to clean in between the panes.
  • Page 64 Cleaning and care Always remove the oven door before dismantling it. ^ Place the door on a protective surface (e.g. on a table cloth) to prevent it getting scratched. The door handle should line up with the edge of the table. Make sure the glass lies flat and does not get broken during cleaning.
  • Page 65 Cleaning and care ^ Clean the glass panes and other parts and then put the oven door back together again. ^ Fit the side seals for the inner pane in the grooves provided. ^ Push the middle pane into the frame almost to the end.
  • Page 66: To Refit The Door

    Cleaning and care To refit the door ^ Fit the trim with the seal in front of the glass panes. Make sure that the seal is sitting correctly to prevent any steam penetrating inside the door. ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and carefully fit it back onto the hinge guides.
  • Page 67: To Remove The Runners

    Cleaning and care ^ Open the door fully. To remove the runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Flip both locking clamps back up as far as they will go into a horizontal position.
  • Page 68: To Remove The Catalytic Back Panel, Side Liners (If Fitted) And Roof Liner

    Cleaning and care To remove the catalytic back panel, – Roof liner side liners (if fitted) and roof liner ^ Remove the runners. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. The catalytic panels and liners can be removed for cleaning if necessary.
  • Page 69 Cleaning and care When reassembling the catalytic side liners, ensure they sit correctly. ^ Ease the back lug into the opening in the rear wall panel. ^ Put the runners back into place. ^ Lift the front locating hole on to the guide pin behind the collar.
  • Page 70: Problem Solving Guide

    Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department. What to do if ..the oven does not heat up Check whether, ^ Lift the lamp cover from its retainers.
  • Page 71 Problem solving guide ^ the roasting filter was left in front of . . . no noise is heard when the oven door is opened during operation. the fan when baking with Fan plus Y or Intensive bake F. If this This is not a fault.
  • Page 72 Problem solving guide . . . spots like rust appear on the . . . an "F" and a number appear in catalytic surfaces the display. When roasting on the rack, the This combination indicates a fault. circulating air sometimes picks up –...
  • Page 73: After Sales Service

    – your Miele Dealer appliance. These are shown on the data plate, – the Miele Service Department visible below the oven interior, with the (see back cover for contact details). door fully open. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
  • Page 74: Optional Accessories

    The following accessories may come as Pizza pan standard with some models. They are also available at extra cost from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Telescopic baking carriage This circular pan is suitable for cooking pizzas, flat cakes made with yeast or...
  • Page 75 Optional accessories Gourmet oven dish Catalytic side liners These are fitted behind the runners in the sides of the oven and help keep the oven walls clean. When ordering please state the model number of your oven and whether it is fitted with side runners, telescopic runners or a telescopic carriage.
  • Page 76: Electrical Connection

    Please quote Brown = live these data, and the model and serial In other countries check these details number when contacting the Miele Ser- with your supplier. vice dept. WARNING Connection of this appliance should be THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE...
  • Page 77: Electrical Connection Aus, Nz

    Please ensure that these match the household mains supply. Please quote these data, and the model and serial number when contacting the Miele Service dept. Wall oven Connection of this appliance should be The wall oven is suitable for connection made via a suitable isolator which to an a.c.
  • Page 78: Installing The Oven

    Installing the oven The appliance must not be operated Turn off the mains electricity supply until it has been correctly installed in to the isolator. its housing unit. Otherwise it poses ^ Connect the mains cable to the an electric shock hazard. isolator.
  • Page 80 Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 3404 M.-Nr. 06 234 930 / 01 en - GB H 4180, H 4280 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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