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Operating and installation instructions

Oven
H 5740 B
en - GB
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. 07 961 350

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  • Page 1: Operating And Installation Instructions

    Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5740 B en - GB 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. 07 961 350...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ........6 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 4 Contents Pre-heating ............25 Switching on and off automatically .
  • Page 5 Contents Defrosting ............45 Defrosting times .
  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance. This appliance is not intended for...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Technical safety This appliance is not a toy! To Installation, maintenance and prevent the risk of injury or damage, do repairs may only be carried out by a not let children play with the appliance suitably qualified and competent or its controls.
  • Page 8 Tampering with electrical connections If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can service technician to avoid a hazard. cause operational faults.
  • Page 9: Correct Use

    Warning and Safety instructions Correct use If using alcohol in your recipes, high temperatures can cause the alcohol to Caution. Danger of burning. vaporise and even to ignite on the hot High temperatures are produced by heating elements. the oven. Alcohol should be burnt off before the dish is placed in the oven to avoid this Use oven gloves when placing food...
  • Page 10 Using spare parts or spread evenly throughout the food accessories from other manufacturers being cooked. This can be achieved by will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele stirring and/or turning the food during cannot accept liability. cooking. If using plastic containers for...
  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
  • Page 12: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Function selector *, retractable when it is at "0" Display Sensors V, OK, W, Temperature selector, retractable Door contact switch Top heat/grill element Catalytic enamelled back panel Air inlet for the fan Side runners with four shelf levels Door * Depending on model...
  • Page 13: Features

    Features Oven controls Cooling system In addition to operating the various A cooling fan will come on cooking programmes to bake, roast automatically when a cooking and grill the controls also offer the programme is started. The cooling fan following: mixes hot air from the oven cavity with cool room air before venting it out into –...
  • Page 14: Catalytic Enamelled Surfaces

    Soiling from oil and fat is burnt off this These and other accessories are also enamel when very high temperatures available to order from the Miele Spare are used in the oven. Parts Department, your Dealer or via See "Cleaning and care" for more the internet on www.miele-shop.com.
  • Page 15: Anti-Splash Insert

    Features Anti-splash insert Opener This opener is used to remove the lamp covers in the sides of the oven. 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.
  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls 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". Rapid heat-up Fan plus Fan grill Intensive bake Defrost Conventional Bottom heat Full grill...
  • Page 17: Temperature Selector

    Controls Temperature selector The right-hand control V W is used to – set the required temperature. – enter times (as an alternative to using the V or W sensor). It can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. The temperature selector can be retracted in any position. Turn it clockwise to increase the value, turn it anti-clockwise to decrease the value.
  • Page 18: Symbols In The Display

    Controls Symbols in the display I2:00 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 Symbol Function/meaning function selector Time of day System lock Function (except Temperature indicator lighting)
  • Page 19: Triangle V In The Display

    Controls Triangle V in the display 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.
  • Page 20: Functions

    Functions Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. These include: Top heat/grill element (under the roof of the oven) Bottom heating element (under the floor of the oven) Ring heating element (behind the intake vent for the fan) Fan (behind the intake vent for the fan) These components are combined in various ways, depending on the oven function selected.
  • Page 21 Functions Function Notes Rapid heat- – For pre-heating the oven compartment. The oven function required must then be selected. 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 heat as the Fan plus system distributes the heated air around the food.
  • Page 22: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time The time of day you have selected has Before the oven can be used, you now been entered. will need to If there is a power cut, the appliance – release the controls by pressing will store the current time of day of them in, if they are pushed in approx.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Heating Up For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for The oven will start heating up as soon as this entry has been accepted. the first time ^ Heat the empty oven for at least an Before use, please remove hour.
  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation Using the oven Cooling system ^ Place the food in the oven. The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched ^ Select the function you want (e.g. Fan off to prevent any humidity building up plus in the oven, on the control panel or on The following will appear in the display:...
  • Page 25: Changing The Temperature

    Operation Pre-heating Changing the temperature If your recipe requires a temperature Most dishes can be placed in a cold which is different from the oven. They will then make use of the recommended temperature for that heat produced during the heating-up function you can use the temperature phase.
  • Page 26: Switching On And Off Automatically

    Operation Switching on and off Entering a cooking duration automatically To use the automatic switching off function on the oven, the cooking You can programme the oven to switch duration must be entered. off automatically or on and off automatically. ^ Place the food in the oven.
  • Page 27: Entering A Cooking Duration And Delaying The Finish Time

    Operation Entering a cooking duration and hours:minutes (1:30) with the temperature selector or the W sensor. delaying the finish time ^ Touch the OK sensor. To use the automatic switching on and off function on the oven, both the Now set the Finish time: cooking duration and the finish time I2:I5 must be entered.
  • Page 28: The End Of A Cooking Programme

    Operation The end of a cooking programme To check and change an entered time At the end of the duration It is possible to check or change times entered for a cooking programme at – the oven heating switches off any time by calling up the relevant automatically.
  • Page 29: Minute Minder (Egg Timer)

    Minute minder (egg timer) The minute minder can be used to time At the end of the time set for the minute any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling minder eggs. – the symbol will flash. A maximum minute minder time of 59 –...
  • Page 30: Settings

    Settings 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) The time of day display is switched off When the function selector is turned to the "0" Time of day position, the display remains dark.
  • Page 31: To Change The "Status" Of A Setting

    Settings To change the "status" of a setting ^ Select " Settings". ^ Touch the OK sensor. "P I" will appear in the display. ^ Touch the V or W sensor repeatedly until the setting required appears in the display. ^ Touch the OK sensor.
  • Page 32: System Lock

    System lock Your oven has a system lock which prevents it from being used unintentionally, for example, by children. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". ^ Touch the W sensor repeatedly until triangle V is underneath the symbol. ^ Touch the OK sensor. ^ Whilst triangle V is flashing under symbol, use the V or W sensors to select the "I"...
  • Page 33: Baking Tips

    Baking tips Baking parchment Refer to the baking charts for Because of their PerfectClean anti-stick suggestions of temperatures, shelf surface the baking tray and the levels and cooking durations. These universal tray do not need to be take into account a range of different greased or lined with baking parchment baking tins, quantities and cooking for baking.
  • Page 34: Notes About The Charts

    Baking tips Notes about the charts Frozen food When baking frozen products such as Temperature, baking duration cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the lowest temperature quoted on the To achieve even results without over- browning the food, manufacturer's packaging. Bake on a layer of baking parchment placed on –...
  • Page 35: Baking Chart

    Baking chart Fan plus Temperature Recommended Duration Cakes / biscuits in °C shelf level in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake 150 – 170 60 – 70 Ring cake 150 – 170 65 – 80 Foam cake (tray) 150 – 170 25 –...
  • Page 36: Conventional Heat

    Baking chart Conventional heat Temperature Recommended Duration Cakes / biscuits in °C shelf level in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake 150 – 170 60 – 70 Ring cake 170 – 190 65 – 80 Foam cake (tray) 170 – 190 25 –...
  • Page 37: Intensive Bake

    Baking chart 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. Temperature Recommended Duration Cakes / biscuits in °C shelf level...
  • Page 38: Roasting Tips

    Fan plus You can also use Conventional Containers Any heat-resistant Miele Gourmet oven dishes, roasting pans with a lid, containers ovenproof china or glass, roasting bags, dishes made from earthenware or cast iron, the universal tray with anti-splash insert and rack on top of the universal tray.
  • Page 39: Useful Tips

    Roasting tips 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.
  • Page 40: Roasting Chart

    Roasting chart Recom- Fan plus Conventional heat mended Temperature Time Temperature Time Food shelf in °C in min. in °C in min. level Topside of beef, approx. 170 – 190 100 – 120 190 – 210 100 – 120 1 kg Beef fillet or roast beef, 190 –...
  • Page 41: Grilling Tips

    Grilling tips 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. Functions Notes Full grill For grilling thin cuts in large quantities and for browning large baked dishes.
  • Page 42 Grilling tips Recommendations Notes Containers Use the rack and the Do not use the baking tray. anti-splash insert on top of the universal tray For thin cuts use shelf level 3 or 4. Shelf level from the bottom For thicker cuts use shelf level 2 or 3. Please refer to the grilling chart.
  • Page 43: Preparing Food For Grilling

    Grilling tips Preparing food for grilling Useful tips Rinse briefly under running cold water, It is best to grill food of a similar pat dry and season with pepper and thickness at the same time so that the herbs. Do not season meat with salt grilling time for each item does not vary before grilling as this draws the juices too greatly.
  • Page 44: Grilling Chart

    Grilling chart Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the door shut. Food to be grilled Recom- Full grill Fan grill mended Economy grill shelf Temperature Total Temperature Total level in °C grilling time in °C grilling time in min. in min.
  • Page 45: Defrosting

    Defrosting Defrosting times The Defrost function uses the fan to circulate air at room temperature. The time needed for defrosting Please note: depends on the type and weight of the food, and at what temperature it was – Where possible remove the deep frozen.
  • Page 46: Cooking Ready Meals

    Cooking ready meals We recommend using Fan plus ^ 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.
  • Page 47: Cleaning And Care

    – solvent-based cleaning agents, Clean the front using a damp Miele – stainless steel cleaning agents, microfibre E-cloth or with a clean – dishwasher cleaner, sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
  • Page 48: Accessories

    Danger of burning Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a solution of hot water with a little The oven interior should be cleaned washing up liquid. Wipe dry using a after each use.
  • Page 49: Perfectclean

    Cleaning and care PerfectClean Allow the oven and any The following have been treated with a accessories to cool down before special finish called PerfectClean: cleaning by hand. Danger of burning. – oven interior – baking tray For the optimum performance of PerfectClean, it is important to clean the –...
  • Page 50 Miele oven cleaning spray can be left on for longer. Always follow the instructions on the packaging. If necessary, the pad on the back of a non-scratch washing-up sponge can also be used.
  • Page 51: Catalytic Enamel Surfaces

    Remove the panels from the obtained from your Miele dealer or oven to do this. the Miele Spare Parts Department. Soiling caused by oil and grease...
  • Page 52: To Remove The Oven Door

    Cleaning and care 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. ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and lift upwards off the hinge guides.
  • Page 53: To Remove The Side Runners

    Cleaning and care To remove the side runners To remove the catalytic side liners and back panel Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Make sure the oven heating Danger of burning. elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning.
  • Page 54: To Lower The Top Heat/Grill Element

    Cleaning and care To lower the top heat/grill – Back panel element ^ Remove the runners, together with the catalytic side liners. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Remove the runners, together with the catalytic side liners.
  • Page 55: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide 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!
  • Page 56 – F 55: Safety switch-off has been activated. display: F + a The appliance will be ready for use again after it has number been switched off and then back on again. For all other fault codes please contact the Miele Ser- vice Department.
  • Page 57: After Sales Service

    Please note that telephone calls may – Miele (see back cover for address). be monitored and recorded to A call-out charge will be applied for improve our service.
  • Page 58: Optional Accessories

    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.
  • Page 59 Removes grease and stains and leaves no smearing. Suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. Miele oven cleaner Suitable for removing stubborn soiling. It is not necessary to pre-heat the oven beforehand.
  • Page 60: Electrical Connection

    (CSA) accessible after the appliance has may be used (available from the been built in. Miele Customer Contact Centre). If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.
  • Page 61: Building-In Diagrams

    Building-in diagrams Dimensions are give in "mm". Appliance dimensions and unit cut-out Installation in a base unit Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 62: Front Dimensions

    Building-in diagrams Front dimensions * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 63: Installing The Oven

    Installing the oven The appliance must not be Turn off the mains electricity supply operated until it has been correctly to the isolator. installed in its housing unit. ^ Connect the mains cable from the Otherwise it poses an electric shock oven to the isolator.
  • Page 64 Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 4710 M.-Nr. 07 961 350 / 00 (H 5740 B)

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