Miele H6500BM Operating And Installation Instructions

Microwave combination oven
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Operating and installation instructions
Microwave combination oven
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.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 09 830 290

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Microwave combination oven 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. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 830 290...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ........7 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Solo tone ............44 Keypad tone .
  • Page 4 Contents Functions without microwave power ....... . . 62 Simple operation ..........62 Cooling fan.
  • Page 5 Contents Quick-MW W........... . . 78 Popcorn Æ...
  • Page 6 Miele|home ........
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users...
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This oven is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments. The oven is not intended for outdoor use. It is intended for domestic use only to cook food, and in particular to bake, roast, grill, cook, reheat, defrost and dry food.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Danger of burning. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. External parts of the oven such as the door glass, control panel and the vents become quite hot during use. Do not let children touch the oven whilst it is in use.
  • Page 11 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Never use a damaged oven. It could be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage before using it.
  • Page 12 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply, e.g. if the oven lighting is faulty (see "Problem solving guide" and "Electrical connection"). In order to function correctly, the oven requires an adequate supply of cool air.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Danger of burning. The oven becomes hot when in use. Depending on the function being used, you could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior, cooked food or oven accessories. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven, turning or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Please be aware that durations when using microwave power are often considerably shorter when cooking, reheating and defrosting than when using functions without microwave power. Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning or could even cause it to catch fire.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions A build-up of heat can cause damage to the enamel on the floor of the oven. When using Conventional heat V, Bottom heat X, Intensive bake O or Fan plus U do not line the floor of the oven with anything, e.g.
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions The boiling rod ensures that the liquid heats up evenly with bubbles forming at the right time. When reheating liquids, always place the boiling rod supplied into the cup or glass. When boiling and in particular when re-heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power without the boiling rod, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles.
  • Page 18 Warning and Safety instructions Eggs in their shells will explode if cooked with microwave power, even after taking them out of the oven. They can only be cooked in their shells using microwave heat in a specially designed egg-boiling device available from specialist shops.
  • Page 19 Warning and Safety instructions Fire hazard. Using Microwave solo _ or Microwave combination programmes with plastic dishes which are not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the appliance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper covered wire ties.
  • Page 20 Warning and Safety instructions You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily. The door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg. Do not sit on or lean against an open door, and do not place heavy objects on it.
  • Page 21 Only use genuine original Miele accessories. Using accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability. Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is faulty, it must only be replaced with a suitable original Miele food probe.
  • Page 22: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...
  • Page 23: Overview

    Overview a Controls b Connection socket for the food probe c Top heat/grill element d Three shelf levels for the glass tray and rack e Front frame with data plate f Door...
  • Page 24: Controls

    Controls a On/Off sensor K b C sensors for operating the oven c Display d 0–9 sensors (numerical keypad) e W, Æ, #, I, N sensors...
  • Page 25: On/Off Sensor K

    Controls On/Off sensor K The On/Off sensor K is recessed and reacts to touch. It is used for switching the oven on and off. Sensor controls The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This keypad tone can be switched off (see "Settings –...
  • Page 26 Controls Sensor Function Notes For switching the If a list of options is showing in the display or if a cooking process is running, touching I will switch oven interior lighting on and off the oven interior lighting on or off. If the display is dark, the I sensor will not react until the oven is switched on.
  • Page 27: Display

    Controls Display The display is used for showing the time of day or information about functions, temperatures, microwave power levels, cooking durations, automatic programmes and settings. Information or a list of options is shown in the display depending on the function selected. After switching the oven on with the On/Off sensor K, the main menu will appear: –...
  • Page 28: Symbols

    Controls Symbols The following symbols may also appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Explanation Minute minder Allocates an illuminated C to an option and indicates that the option can be selected. If more than four options are available a bar will appear on the right-hand side of the display.
  • Page 29 Controls When a function is selected, the following symbols may appear in the display, depending on setting: Symbol Explanation Fan plus Microwave Conventional heat Intensive bake Auto roast Bottom heat Grill Fan grill MW * + Fan plus MW * + Fan grill MW * + Grill MW * + Auto roast Gentle bake...
  • Page 30: Features

    (see end of this booklet for contact as connection data (voltage, frequency details) or from your Miele dealer. and maximum connected load). When ordering, please quote the model Please have this information to hand,...
  • Page 31: Glass Tray

    Features Glass tray Rack with non-tip safety notches The glass tray is suitable for use with all The rack is designed to be compatible cooking functions. with microwaves and so can be used with combination programmes which Always use the glass tray when use microwave power.
  • Page 32 Features The rack has non-tip safety notches Boiling rod which prevent it being pulled right out when it only needs to be pulled out partially. The boiling rod helps liquids to heat When pushing the rack back in, evenly. always ensure that the safety ^ When reheating liquids, place the notches are at the back of the oven boiling rod supplied into the cup or...
  • Page 33 1. They have an non-stick coating. The round baking tray is suitable for The Miele oven dishes are either 22 cm cooking pizza, shallow cakes made or 35 cm deep. The width and height with yeast or whisked mixtures, sweet are the same.
  • Page 34 Features Miele microfibre cloth Light soiling and fingerprints can be easily removed with the microfibre cloth. Miele oven cleaner Miele oven cleaner is suitable for removing very stubborn soiling. It is not necessary to pre-heat the oven beforehand.
  • Page 35: Oven Controls

    Features Oven controls Cooling fan In addition to operating the various The cooling fan will come on cooking functions for baking, roasting automatically when a cooking and grilling, the oven controls are also programme is started. The cooling fan used to operate mixes hot air from the oven cavity with cool room air before venting it out into –...
  • Page 36: Perfectclean Treated Surfaces

    Features PerfectClean treated surfaces PerfectClean surfaces have very good non-stick properties and are much easier to keep clean than conventional enamel surfaces, if cleaned regularly. Food can be taken off these surfaces easily, and soiling from baking and roasting is simple to remove. Food can be sliced or cut up on PerfectClean surfaces.
  • Page 37: Before Using For The First Time

    Set the date ^ Use "+" or "–" to set the year, month Welcome screen and day. The greeting "Miele Willkommen" will ^ Select "OK" after selecting each appear in the display, and you will then setting. be requested to select some basic...
  • Page 38 Before using for the first time ^ Select "OK". Time of day display ^ Follow and further instructions in the You will then be asked when you want the time of day to show in the display display. when the oven is switched off (see The oven is ready for use once you "Settings - Time of day - Display"): have confirmed the message "Set-up...
  • Page 39: Heating Up The Oven For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Heating up the oven for the Heat the empty oven for at least an first time hour. New ovens can give off an unpleasant smell on first use. Heating up the oven After at least an hour: for at least 1 hour with nothing in it will ^ Switch the oven off.
  • Page 40: Settings

    Settings Settings overview Settings cannot be altered while a cooking programme is in progress. Factory default settings are shown in bold in the chart. Setting Options Language J [...] deutsch ... / Deutschland / Luxemburg / ... english ... / Australia / United Kingdom / ... [...] Time Display...
  • Page 41 Settings Setting Options Quick MW Power level 1000 W Duration 1:00 min Popcorn Duration 3:00 min Keeping warm Cooling fan run-on Temp. controlled Time controlled Recommended You can change the recommended temperatures temperatures Recommended The recommended power levels can be changed for Microwave solo _ and for Microwave combination power levels programmes.
  • Page 42: Calling Up The Settings Menu

    Settings Language J Calling up the Settings menu ^ Select "Settings J" in the main menu. You can set the language and the country you want. A list of settings will appear in the display. After selecting and confirming your choice, the language you have You can check them or change them.
  • Page 43: Time

    Settings Time Set the hours and the minutes. Display If there is a power cut, the current Select how you want the time of day to show in the display when the oven is time of day will reappear once switched off: power has been restored.
  • Page 44: Display Brightness

    Settings Display brightness Solo tone The brightness is represented by a bar At the end of a process, a continuous with seven segments. tone will sound for period of time. P P P P G G GM The pitch of this tone is represented by a segment bar.
  • Page 45: Units

    Settings Units Quick MW The pre-set power level is 1000 W and Weight the maximum duration is 1 minute. – g – Power level Weight in Automatic programmes is The following power levels can be set using grammes. selected 80 W, 150 W, 300 W, –...
  • Page 46: Keeping Warm

    Settings Keeping warm Cooling fan run-on – On The cooling fan will continue to run for a The warming function is activated as while after the oven has been switched standard with Microwave solo _, if off to prevent any humidity building up a power level of min.
  • Page 47: Recommended Temperatures

    Settings Recommended temperatures Recommended power levels If you cook with different temperatures If you cook with different temperatures a lot it makes sense to change the a lot it makes sense to change the recommended temperature. recommended power level. After selecting this option a list of The recommended power levels can be changed for Microwave solo _ and functions will appear in the display.
  • Page 48: Safety

    Settings Safety Sensor lock The sensor lock prevents the oven System lock 0 being switched off by accident or settings being altered whilst food is The system lock prevents the oven being switched on by mistake. cooking. Once activated, the sensor lock The system lock will remain activated prevents sensors working once a even after a power failure.
  • Page 49: Showroom Programme

    Settings Showroom programme Factory default This function enables the oven to be – Settings demonstrated in showrooms without Any settings that you have altered heating up. It should not be set for will be reset to the factory default domestic use. setting.
  • Page 50: Minute Minder N

    Minute minder N Using the minute minder N To set the minute minder The minute minder can be used to time Example: other activities in the kitchen, e.g. You want to boil some eggs and set a boiling eggs. minute minder duration of 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
  • Page 51: To Change The Duration Set For The Minute Minder

    Minute minder N At the end of the minute minder To change the duration set for the duration minute minder – N will flash, ^ Touch N or the illuminated sensor next to the minute minder duration – the display will show the time which is counting down.
  • Page 52: Overview Of Functions

    Overview of functions Intensive bake O Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing food. For baking cakes with moist toppings. Intensive bake is not suitable for baking Functions which do not use thin biscuits or for roasting as the juices microwave energy will become too dark.
  • Page 53: Microwave Solo

    Overview of functions Microwave solo _ MW + Auto roast L This function is used to rapidly defrost, This is used for roasting at a high reheat and cook food temperature and continued cooking at a lower temperature. During the searing phase the oven heats up to a high temperature (230 °C) Microwave combination to seal the meat and keep it succulent...
  • Page 54: Microwave Power

    Microwave power How it works As heat is produced directly in the food, In a microwave combination oven there is a high-frequency tube called a – food can generally be cooked magnetron. This converts electrical without adding much liquid or energy into microwaves.
  • Page 55: Suitable Containers For Microwave Use

    Suitable containers for microwave use Fire hazard. Non-microwave safe dishes can suffer damage or damage the oven if used with Microwave solo _ or Microwave combination programmes. The material and shape of the containers used affect cooking results and times. Microwaves are reflected by metal, Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in...
  • Page 56 Suitable containers for microwave use Earthenware – Plastic microwave containers Decorated earthenware is only suitable These are readily available from retail if the decoration is beneath an all-over outlets. glaze. – Styrofoam containers Danger of burning. Wear oven Styrofoam containers can be used for gloves when removing earthenware short, timed warming and reheating of food.
  • Page 57: Unsuitable

    Suitable containers for microwave use Unsuitable Exceptions: The rack supplied with the oven is Dishes with hollow knobs or suitable for use with all functions handles are not suitable for use with that do not use microwave power microwave power. Moisture which and with Microwave combination has gathered in the hollow recesses can cause pressure to build up and...
  • Page 58: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability

    Suitable containers for microwave use Testing dishes for their – For even defrosting and to avoid overcooking unevenly shaped cuts suitability of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces If in doubt as to whether glass, of aluminium foil may be used to earthenware or porcelain plates or mask wingtips or other thin parts for dishes are suitable for use with...
  • Page 59: Placing The Dish In The Oven

    Suitable containers for microwave use Placing the dish in the oven Cover A cover: – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook, such as potatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. –...
  • Page 60 Suitable containers for microwave use Do not use a cover if: The cover can only withstand – cooking breaded food, temperatures up to 110 °C. – cooking food which requires a crisp Higher temperatures (e. g. those finish, used for grilling and Fan plus) can cause the plastic to distort and fuse –...
  • Page 61: Tips On Saving Energy

    Tips on saving energy – Remove any accessories from the – Your oven will use as little energy as oven that you do not require for possible if you set the time of day cooking. display to "Time - Display - Off". –...
  • Page 62: Functions Without Microwave Power

    Functions without microwave power Simple operation After cooking: ^ Switch the oven on. ^ Take the food out of the oven. ^ Switch the oven off. The main menu will appear. ^ Place the food in the oven. Cooling fan ^ Select "Oven functions".
  • Page 63: Using The Oven - Further Functions

    Functions without microwave power Using the oven - further Changing the function functions You can change the cooking function during operation. You have placed the food in the oven, selected a function and set the ^ Select "Change". temperature. ^ Scroll through the list of options until ^ Select "Change".
  • Page 64: Changing The Temperature

    Functions without microwave power Changing the temperature Example: You have selected Fan plus U and As soon as a cooking function is 170 °C and can see the temperature selected, a recommended temperature increasing. will appear in the display. You want to reduce the target The following recommended temperature to 155 °C.
  • Page 65: Rapid Heat-Up

    Functions without microwave power Rapid heat-up Heating-up phase" option Rapid heat-up can be used to speed – Rapid up the heating up phase. (Factory default setting) The top and ring heating elements The Rapid heat-up function switches on come on together with the fan to automatically if you set a temperature of enable the oven to reach the more than 100 °C for Fan plus U, Auto...
  • Page 66: Pre-Heating The Oven

    Functions without microwave power Using the Crisp function Pre-heating the oven (Moisture reduction) It is only necessary to pre-heat the oven in a few instances. It is a good idea to use this function when cooking items which are moist on Most dishes can be placed in a cold the inside but which should be crispy oven.
  • Page 67: Setting The Duration

    Functions without microwave power Setting the duration – Start at Set the time you want cooking to You have placed the food in the oven, start at. The oven will switch on selected a function and set the automatically at the time you have temperature.
  • Page 68: Switching Off Automatically

    Functions without microwave power Switching off automatically Switching on and off automatically Example: We recommend using automatic It is 11:45. Your food needs 30 minutes switching on and off when roasting. to cook and should be ready at 12:15. For baking do not delay the start for Select "Duration"...
  • Page 69: Sequence Of A Programme That Switches On And Off Automatically

    Functions without microwave power Sequence of a programme that Changing the set time switches on and off automatically ^ Select "Change". Up until the start time the function, the All options that can be changed will selected temperature, "Start at" and the appear.
  • Page 70: Microwave Solo

    Microwave solo _ Simple operation At the end of the cooking duration ^ Switch the oven on. – "Process finished" will appear in the display, The main menu will appear. – the cooling fan will continue to run for ^ Place the food in the oven. a while, ^ Select "Oven functions".
  • Page 71: Using The Oven - Further Functions

    Microwave solo _ Using the oven - further Changing the power level functions In Microwave solo _ the recommended power level is set at the You have placed the food in the oven, factory to 1000 W. selected a power level and set the duration.
  • Page 72: Setting Further Durations

    Microwave solo _ Setting further durations Switching on and off automatically You have placed the food in the oven, To switch a cooking programme on selected a power level and set the and off automatically you have a duration. choice of how to enter the time parameters: You can set the programme to switch –...
  • Page 73: Sequence Of A Programme That Switches On And Off Automatically

    Microwave solo _ Sequence of a programme that Changing the set time switches on and off automatically ^ Select "Change". Up until the start time the function, the All options that can be changed will selected power level, the duration, appear.
  • Page 74: Microwave Combination Programmes

    Microwave combination programmes The following recommended Microwave combination programmes temperatures or levels are set at the use microwave power with another factory: cooking function (e.g. Fan plus, Auto MW + Fan plus ....160 °C roast, Grill or Fan grill).This .
  • Page 75: At The End Of The Cooking Duration

    Microwave combination programmes Cooling fan You will see the temperature increasing. The cooling fan will continue to run for a A buzzer will sound when the selected while after a cooking process to temperature is first reached. See prevent moisture building up in the "Settings - Buzzer tones".
  • Page 76: Using The Oven - Further Functions

    Microwave combination programmes Using the oven - further Changing the power level functions ^ Select "Change". You have placed the food in the oven, ^ Select "Power level". selected a temperature, a power level ^ Set the power level. and a duration. ^ Select "OK"...
  • Page 77: Using The Crisp Function (Moisture Reduction)

    Microwave combination programmes Using the Crisp function (moisture reduction) You can activate or deactivate the Crisp function (see "Functions without microwave power - Using the Crisp function (Moisture reduction"). Changing the function You can change the cooking function during operation. See "Functions without microwave power - Changing the function".
  • Page 78: Quick-Mw W

    Quick-MW W If you touch the Quick-MW sensor W, ^ Touch W, until the cooking process the oven will start with a set power level begins. and duration, e. g. to reheat a drink. Touching it repeatedly increases the duration in set stages. The maximum pre-set power level is 1000 W and the maximum duration is The time remaining will appear in the...
  • Page 79: Popcorn Æ

    Popcorn Æ If you touch the Popcorn sensor Æ the ^ Touch Æ until the cooking process microwave oven will start with a set begins. power level and duration. The time remaining will appear in the The power level is pre-set at 850 W and display.
  • Page 80: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes To use an Automatic Your oven has a wide range of programme Automatic programmes to enable you to achieve excellent results with Please see the separate cookbook ease. Simply select the appropriate for recipes. programme for the type of food you are cooking and follow the From the main menu: instructions in the display.
  • Page 81: Notes On Using These Programmes

    Automatic programmes Notes on using these programmes – Some programmes require the addition of liquid during cooking. You – When using the Automatic will be prompted by a message in programmes the recipes provided the display when this needs to be are designed as a guide only.
  • Page 82: User Programmes

    User programmes To create a User programme You can create and save up to 20 of your own programmes. ^ Select "User programmes". – Each one can have up to 10 cooking To create the first User programme: stages. This enables you to save your most frequently used recipes The first time you create a User very accurately.
  • Page 83 User programmes ^ Select "Save". You can add more cooking stages, for example, if you want to add another Finally give the programme a name. cooking function to follow on from the The following symbols appear next to first. the alphabet: If further cooking stages are required: Symbol Explanation ^ Select "Add cooking stage"...
  • Page 84: To Start A User Programme

    User programmes ^ Select the option you want. To start a User programme ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Confirm the message regarding which shelf level to use with "OK". ^ Select "User programmes". The programme will start according to The programme names will appear in the specified start or finish time.
  • Page 85: Change Name

    User programmes ^ Check the settings and then select To delete User programmes "Accept". ^ Select "User programmes". ^ Select "Save". The programme names will appear in ^ Change the name if necessary (see the display with "Edit programmes" "To create a User programme") and underneath.
  • Page 86: Baking

    Baking – Microwave + Fan plus a: Eating food which has been cooked Only use ovenproof dishes suitable correctly is important for good for microwave use (see "Suitable health. containers for microwave use"), such as ovenproof glass or ceramic Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. until they are golden.
  • Page 87: Notes On The Baking Chart

    Baking ß Microwave + Fan plus a Notes on the baking chart Insert the glass tray on shelf level 1 Temperature 6 and place the baking container on it. As a general rule, select the lower temperature given in the chart. Tips Baking at temperatures higher than –...
  • Page 88: Baking Chart

    Baking Baking chart Cakes / biscuits [°C] [min] [°C] [min] Creamed mixture Sponge cake 140–160 60–80 – – – Ring cake 150–170 65–80 60–70 1) 2) Muffins 150–170 25–40 – – – Marble cake (tin) 150–170 60–70 – – – Fresh fruit cake, with meringue 150–170 35–45...
  • Page 89 Baking [°C] [min] [°C] [min] 150–170 60–80 – – 160–180 55–70 – – 160–180 25–40 – – 160–180 60–70 – – 160–180 35–45 – – 170–190 30–40 – – 160–180 50–60 – – 170–190 15–20 – – 160–180 12–20 – –...
  • Page 90 Baking Cakes / biscuits [°C] [min] [°C] [min] Yeast mixtures and quark dough Streusel cake (glass tray) 150–170 35–45 – – – Fresh fruit cake (glass tray) 150–170 40–50 35–45 Gugelhupf – – – 140–160 55–65 Stollen 150–170 55–75 – –...
  • Page 91 Baking [°C] [min] [°C] [min] 160–180 30–40 – – 170–190 40–50 – – 150–170 45–70 – – 160–180 55–65 – – 160–180 35–45 – – 150–170 110–130 – – 170–190 30–40 170–190 30–40 170–190 30–40 150–170 30–40 160–180 20–25 – –...
  • Page 92: Roasting

    Roasting Functions Pot roasting We recommend roasting in covered Fan plus U / Auto roast [ oven dishes. Meat will be tender and there will be sufficient stock for making Use this programme for roasting meat, fish and poultry that needs to be well gravy.
  • Page 93: Notes On The Roasting Chart

    Roasting Shelf level ³ Notes on the roasting chart – Fan plus U / Auto roast [: Temperature 6 Rack with meat on it on shelf level 1 As a general rule, select the lower – Microwave + Fan plus a / temperature given in the chart.
  • Page 94: Food Probe

    Roasting Food probe When to use it Some Automatic programmes and Special applications will prompt you to use the food probe. You can also use it with your own User programmes and with the following The food probe enables the roasting functions: process to be monitored simply and –...
  • Page 95: Important Notes About Using The Food Probe

    Roasting Important notes about using – Do not let the metal tip touch any bones or insert it into a particularly the food probe fatty area of the meat. If fat or bone Please note: come into contact with the probe, this can lead to the oven being –...
  • Page 96: Using The Food Probe

    Roasting ^ Set the temperature or power level if Using the food probe necessary. ^ Insert the metal tip of the food probe ^ Set the core temperature if fully into the food. necessary. ^ Place the food in the oven. The core temperatures cannot be changed for the Automatic programmes.
  • Page 97: Time Left Display

    Roasting Time left display Using residual heat After a certain time, the estimated The heating in the oven switches off duration of the cooking process shortly before the end of the cooking remaining (time left) will appear in the programme. The residual heat in the display.
  • Page 98: Roasting Chart

    Roasting Roasting chart Meat/Fish 1) 2) [°C] [min] Topside of beef, approx. 1 kg 170–190 100–120 4) 5) Sirloin/fillet , approx. 1 kg 190–210 30–50 Haunch of venison (approx. 1 kg) 180–200 100–120 Saddle of venison (approx. 1 kg) 180–200 50–80 Roast pork (leg, shoulder, neck) , approx.
  • Page 99 Roasting 3) 6) [°C] [min] [°C] [min] [°C] – – – 180–200 100–120 85–90 – – – 200–220 35–60 40–65 – – – 190–210 100–120 70–85 – – – 190–210 60–90 70–85 80–90 180–200 100–130 78–90 50–60 180–200 60–70 70–80 35–45 180–200 60–70...
  • Page 100: Low Temperature Cooking

    Low temperature cooking Cooking duration / Core This method is ideal for cooking beef, pork, veal or lamb when a tender result temperatures is required. Meat Duration Core First sear the meat all over at a high temper temperature on the hob in order to seal ature [min] [°C]...
  • Page 101: Using The "Low Temperature Cooking" Special Application

    Low temperature cooking Using the "Low temperature Take care: the top heating cooking" special application element / grill element in the oven will be hot. Danger of burning. Use the glass tray with the rack placed on top of it. ^ Insert the plug of the food probe into ^ Select "Special applications".
  • Page 102: Low Temperature Cooking - Setting The Temperature Manually

    Low temperature cooking ^ Place the seared meat on the rack. Low temperature cooking - setting the temperature ^ Select "Change". manually ^ Select "Temperature" and a temperature of 100 °C. Use the glass tray with the rack ^ Continue cooking until the end of the placed on top of it.
  • Page 103: Grilling

    Grilling Notes on the grilling chart Danger of burning. Grill with the oven door closed. If Grill level you grill with the door open, hot air – Grill Y, MW + Grill b will escape from the oven instead of being cooled by the cooling fan.
  • Page 104: Shelf Level

    Grilling Pre-heating Testing to see if cooked Always pre-heat the grill for approx. One way of finding out how well a piece 5 minutes with the door closed. of meat has been cooked is to press down on it with a spoon: Do not set a microwave power level Rare: If the meat gives easily to...
  • Page 105: Preparing Food For Grilling

    Grilling Preparing food for grilling Grilling ^ Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 Trim the meat. Do not season meat with salt before grilling as this draws the minutes with the door closed. juices out. Do not set a microwave power level Add a little oil to lean meat if necessary.
  • Page 106: Grilling Chart

    Grilling Grilling chart Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the door closed. Do not use microwave power whilst pre-heating the oven. The data for the recommended function is printed in bold. Check the food after the shortest duration quoted. Take note of the temperature range, the microwave power level, the shelf levels and the durations.
  • Page 107: Microwave Defrosting, Reheating And Cooking

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking _ / 6 Function Suitable for: Defrosting 80 W Very delicate foods such as cream, butter, cream and butter cream gateaux, cheese 150 W All other types of food Reheating 450 W Baby food 600 W All types of food;...
  • Page 108 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Before defrosting, reheating and After defrosting, reheating and cooking cooking ^ Place food (including frozen) in a Allow the food to stand at room dish that is suitable for microwave temperature for a few minutes to enable use, and cover it.
  • Page 109 Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Ensure that food, such as meat, poultry and fish, is cooked for an appropriate When heating liquids, the boiling rod length of time. The food probe can be provided should always be placed used to monitor the temperature when in the container.
  • Page 110: Charts For Defrosting, Reheating And Cooking Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Notes Defrosting large The glass tray can be used on shelf level 1 for defrosting quantities of food at food. once, e.g. 2 kg fish Reheating food Always cover food when reheating it, except when reheating meat/fish coated in breadcrumbs.
  • Page 111: Chart For Defrosting Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for defrosting food Quantity 150 W 80 W Standing time + [min] + [min] [min] Dairy products Cream 250 ml – 13–17 10–15 Butter 250 g – 8–10 5–10 Cheese slices 250 g – 6–8 10–15 Milk...
  • Page 112: Chart For Reheating Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for reheating food Drinks Quantity 1000 W 450 W Standing time + [min] + [min] [min] Coffee, 1 cup drinking temperature 60–65 °C (200 ml) 00:50–1:10 – – Milk, 1 cup drinking temperature 60–65 °C (200 ml) 1–1:50 –...
  • Page 113: Chart For Cooking Food

    Microwave defrosting, reheating and cooking Chart for cooking food Quantity 850 W 450 W Standing + [min] + [min] time [min] Meat Meatballs in gravy (400 g meat) 10–12 2–3 Stew (750 g meat) 2–3 Poultry Chicken in mustard sauce Approx.
  • Page 114: Special Applications

    Special applications Your oven has the following Special This section also gives information the applications in addition to the Automat- following applications: ic programmes: – Gentle bake – Defrost – Frozen food/Ready meals – Drying food – Reheat (Reheating plated meals) –...
  • Page 115: Defrost

    Special applications Defrost Tips Use the Defrost function to gently – Place the food to be defrosted on the defrost frozen food. glass tray without its packaging. – When defrosting poultry, put it on the Only use heat-resistant containers rack over the glass tray to catch the which are microwave safe.
  • Page 116: Drying Food

    Special applications ^ Select "Special applications". Drying food ^ Select "Drying". This programme is designed for traditional style drying of food to ^ Alter the recommended temperature preserve it. if necessary and then set the The temperature can be set between duration.
  • Page 117: Reheat

    Special applications Reheat Prove dough This programme is designed to reheat This programme is designed cooked food. specifically for proving yeast dough. The temperature can be set between Only use heat-resistant containers 30 and 50 °C. which are microwave safe. ^ Select "Special applications".
  • Page 118: Pizza

    Special applications Pizza Heat crockery This programme is designed This programme is designed to specifically for baking pizza. pre-heat your crockery. The temperature can be set between The temperature can be set between 160 and 250 °C. 50 and 80 °C. ^ Select "Special applications".
  • Page 119: Gentle Bake

    Special applications Gentle bake The Gentle bake function is ideal for The table contains just a few examples. bakes and gratins which require a crisp ³ Food top. [°C] [min] The temperature can be set between Lasagne 45–60 100 and 230 °C. Potato gratin 55–65 ^ Select "Oven functions".
  • Page 120: Sabbath Programme

    Special applications Sabbath programme To use the Sabbath programme ^ Select "Special applications". This programme is for religious observance. ^ Select "Sabbath programme". Select the Sabbath programme and ^ Select Conventional heat V. then select the oven function and temperature. The Sabbath programme cannot be started if the minute minder is being The programme will only start after the...
  • Page 121: Frozen Food / Ready Meals

    Special applications Frozen food / Ready meals Method Tips Eating food which has been cooked correctly is important for good Cakes, pizza, baguettes health. – Bake on a layer of baking parchment placed on the rack. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. –...
  • Page 122: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Test food acc. to EN 60350 (function: Microwave solo _) Test food Standing time Notes [min] [min] Defrost raspberries, 3–5 Do not cover 250 g Defrost minced beef, 16–18 5–10 Do not cover, turn halfway 500 g through defrosting Cook meat loaf, 600 + 450...
  • Page 123: Test Food Acc. To En 60350 (Functions Without Microwave Power)

    Note for test institutes Test food acc. to EN 60350 (functions without microwave power) ³ Test food Tin/ Function glass tray [°C] [min] Drop cookies 1 glass tray 42–49 2 glass trays 42–49 1 glass tray 22–27 + pre-heating Sponge cake Springform, 32–37 C 26 cm, dark...
  • Page 124: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents Danger of burning. Make sure To avoid damaging the surfaces, do not the oven heating elements are use: switched off and that the oven cavity – cleaning agents containing soda, is cool. ammonia, acids or chlorides, –...
  • Page 125: Tips

    Cleaning and care Normal soiling Soiling might become impossible to remove if it is not dealt with. Do not use too much water on the Continued use of the oven without cloth or sponge and do not let water regular cleaning will make it much or any other liquid find its way into harder to keep clean.
  • Page 126: Stubborn Soiling

    ^ Very stubborn soiling on Stubborn soiling PerfectClean treated enamel can be Spilt fruit and roasting juices may cleaned using Miele oven cleaner. It cause lasting discolouration or matt must be applied to surface when patches on enamelled surfaces. cold. Follow instructions on the packaging.
  • Page 127: Lowering The Top Heat/Grill Element

    Cleaning and care Lowering the top heat/grill Do not use force to lower it as this element can cause it to break. If the oven interior roof is badly soiled, the top heat/grill element can be lowered to make cleaning easier. Danger of burning.
  • Page 128: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If having followed the suggestions below, you still cannot resolve the problem, please contact Miele (see back cover for contact details).
  • Page 129 ^ Select "OK". Touch # to delete "Process finished". duration reached" appears unexpectedly The oven will then be ready for use again. in the display. "; Fault XX" appears in There is a problem that you cannot resolve. ^ Call the Miele Service Department. the display.
  • Page 130 If the oven still does not recognise the food probe it temperature. must be faulty. A replacement food probe can be ordered from Miele or from your Miele dealer. If the door is opened This is not a fault. If microwave power is being used the whilst using Microwave cooling fan will switch off when the door is opened.
  • Page 131 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy Cakes and biscuits are A different temperature from the one given in the recipe not cooked properly was used. ^ Select the temperature required for the recipe. after following the times given in the chart. The ingredient quantities are different from those given in the recipe.
  • Page 132 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy ^ Check that you remembered to restart the programme The food is not sufficiently heated or is after interrupting a cooking process using microwave power. not cooked at the end of a set duration when ^ Check that the correct duration was selected for the using Microwave solo power level chosen when cooking or reheating with...
  • Page 133 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The oven lighting does The halogen lamp needs replacing. not switch on. Danger of burning. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. ^ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. The lamp cover consists of two parts: a glass piece and a mounting.
  • Page 134: After Sales Service

    – The Miele service department. For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country See end of manual for contact please contact Miele. See end of this details. booklet for contact details. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 135: Electrical Connection

    For extra safety it is advisable to protect the appliance with a suitable residual current device (RCD). Please contact a qualified electrician for advice. If the cable is damaged a new cable must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician.
  • Page 136: Building-In Diagrams

    Building-in diagrams Appliance and niche dimensions Dimensions are given in mm. Installation in a tall unit * Ovens with glass front ** Ovens with metal front...
  • Page 137: Installation In A Base Unit

    Building-in diagrams Installation in a base unit If fitted underneath a hob, the installation instructions for the hob must also be taken into account. * Ovens with glass front ** Ovens with metal front...
  • Page 138: Front Dimensions

    Building-in diagrams Front dimensions Dimensions are given in mm. A H6500BM: 45 mm H6600BM: 42 mm B Ovens with glass front: 2.2 mm Ovens with metal front: 1.2 mm...
  • Page 139: Installation

    Installation The oven must not be operated until it has been correctly installed in its housing unit. ^ Connect the mains cable from the oven to the isolator. ^ Push the oven into the housing unit up to the oven trim and align it. ^ Open the door and use the screws supplied to secure the oven to the side walls of the housing unit through...
  • Page 140: Miele|Home

    12:00 Miele Miele a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM3000Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
  • Page 141 Smartphone can be used within the Further information regarding reception area of a household WLAN Miele|home is available on the internet e to display status information about and in the instruction manuals of the signed on appliances and carry out various components, e.g.
  • Page 144 H6500BM; H6600BM en - GB M.-Nr. 09 830 290 / 02...

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