Miele H 344-2 B - Manual

Catalytic enamelled surfaces The back panel, roof liner and sideliners (if fitted) are coated with darkgrey catalytic enamel. Soiling from oiland fat is burnt off these surfaces whenvery high temperatures are used in theoven. This makes it easier to cleaninaccessible areas of the oven.See "Clean...

Roasting filter The roasting filter must be fitted in frontof the fan when cooking anything fattyor where food is likely to splatter, e.g.when open roasting or grilling meat. The droplets of fat caught up in thecirculating air are deposited on theroasting filter. This helps to keep theoven and the a...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags etc. are disposed safely and keptout of the reach of babies and youngchildren. Dange...

This appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Incorrect usecan, however, lead to personal injuryand damage to the appliance. Before installation and before usingfor the first time, read the operatinginstructions carefully.They contain important notes oninstallation, safety, operation andcar...

Installation work and repairs mayonly be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons inaccordance with local and nationalsafety regulations.Repairs and other work by unqualifiedpersons could be dangerous and themanufacturer will not be held liable. The appliance is only completelyisolate...

Do not use plastic containers.These melt at high temperatures and could damage the appliance. Do not heat up unopened tins orjars of food in the oven. Pressure can build up and they may explode.This could result in injury or damage. Do not push pots and pans aroundon the oven floor as this could dam...

Never add water to food on a hotbaking tray or grill pan or directly onto food in a hot oven. The steamcreated could cause serious burns orscalding and the sudden change intemperature can damage the enamel. Never line the floor of the oven withaluminium foil when using Conventional heat A /Bottom he...

After installation and before using theoven for the first time: – Set the clock. – Switch the catalyser on, if fitted. – Clean the appliance. – Heat the oven up with nothing in it. New appliances have a slight smellon first use and this procedure willdissipate the smells before you usethe oven to co...

Changing the time of day In the following example the time of dayis changed from 12:05 to 13:33. To do this: ^ Turn the programme selector to "0". ^ Turn the function selector (right handdial) until triangle V is underneath the m symbol in the display. ^ Whilst triangle V is flashing, turn t...

To show the time display allthe time ^ Turn the programme selector to theLight H position. The time of day will show in the display. ^ Turn the function selector (right handdial) until triangle V is underneath the m symbol in the display. Four horizontal bars will then appear inthe display. ^ Now tu...

Switching on the catalyser Some appliances have a catalyserbuilt-in to the ventilation system.When switched on, the catalyserremoves fat particles from the aircirculating in the oven and alsoreduces cooking smells. The oven is delivered with the catalyserswitched off (standard factory setting). ^ To...

The oven controls consist of: – the Programme selector , for selecting oven functions with, e.g.Lighting H , Fan D , Automatic roasting E , ... – the V Function dial , for selecting oven functions which require inpute.g. the time of day m , cooking durations g , ... – the (–/+) Input dial , for ente...

Rotary dials Use the V Function dial , for selecting oven functions which require input e.g.the time of day. The V Function dial can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. To select a function, turn the functiondial until triangle V is underneath the symbol in the display of the functionyou wish to ...

The position of the programme selector affects the settings available using thefunction dial. This chart gives an overview of these settings. Function symbol Programme selector position Position "0" Light H Function m Change the time ofday Switch the time ofday on/off in thedisplay – l Input...

Temperatures, times and other func-tions are controlled using two rotarydials: – Input dial (–/+) – Function dial ( V ). The display will show what these dialsare set to. To change a setting on the oven: ^ Turn the programme selector to the required position. ^ Turn the function dial clockwise or an...

Fan Heat D This system works by the circulation ofheated air. A fan situated on the back wall of theoven sucks in the air, heats it over aring element and blows the heated airthrough the carefully spaced openingsin the rear panel of the oven, enablingapprox. 20 °C lower temperatures to beused than w...

A programme must first be selectedusing the Programme selector andthen, if necessry, the temperaturechanged. The programmes on this oven havepre-set recommended temperatures tosimplify operation. Selecting an oven setting ^ Turn the programme dial clockwise oranti-clockwise to the requiredprogramme ...

Selecting a temperature As soon as the programme selector isturned to a setting the following willappear in the display – the recommended pre-set temperature , – the symbols of any function that can be altered from this programmeselector position. If you are happy with the recommendedpre-set tempera...

Using the oven Below is an example of setting a simpleprogramme. To bake a cake using Fan D , 150 °C. ^ Place the cake in the oven and closethe door. ^ Turn the programme selector to theFan D position. The following will appear in the display: – the recommended pre-set temperature of 160° C, – the s...

Pre-heating the oven Most dishes can be placed in a coldoven. They will then make use of theheat produced during the heating-upphase. It is only necessary to pre-heat the ovenin certain instances. With Fan heat D for foods which cook in less than20 minutes and for foods such as puffpastries and yeas...

You can set the oven to switch itself offautomatically or to switch itself on andoff automatically when baking androasting. First select the appropriate symbol: Duration g Select the g symbol to enter the duration of a cooking programme.Once the time set has elapsed, theoven will switch itself off a...

Whilst a programme is running thefollowing show in the display – The actual temperature and – Duration or End time Shortly before the end of cooking timethe oven heating switches offautomatically. The Residual heat function then comesinto action. " EC " now appears in the oven display instea...

A Start time (11:45) will show in the display, when you call up the f symbol. The oven will start heating up at thistime and the duration will then bedisplayed. Once the time set has elapsed, theoven will switch itself off automatically. Please note the following: In addition to the options given, y...

The minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs. (It cannot be used to switch theoven off at the end of a set time). You can enter a time up to a maximumof 12 hours. You can set the minute minder at thesame time as another timedprogramme, e.g. as a reminder to bast...

The system lock prevents the ovenbeing switched on unintentionally, bychildren for example. To activate the system lock Please ensure that the functionselector is at "0".If it is pointing to the oven interiorlighting H position, the showroom demo mode will be activated insteadof the system l...

A cooking programme can be "locked"to prevent anyone changing thesettings. Engaging the safety lock ^ Select the programme and set atemperature. If necessary set thecooking time. ^ Call up the a symbol. Four horizontal bars will appear in thedisplay. ^ Turn the input dial in a clockwisedirec...

De-activating the safety lock Temperatures and times cannot bechanged during a programme if thesafety lock has been activated. To switch it off: ^ Call up the a symbol. ^ Turn the (–/+) input dialanti-clockwise until four horizontalbars appear in the display. The safety lock has now beende-activated...

The following settings arerecommended for baking: – Fan Heat D – Conventional A Bakeware For the best baking results make surethat you chose bakeware in a materialsuitable for the particular heatingsystem. Fan Heat D Most types of heat-resistant tins ordishes are suitable, includingthin-walled and b...

Tips on baking See the Baking Chart and theCookbook supplied with this ovenfor suggestions of temperatures,runner heights and times. Place cakes in rectangular tins with the longer side across the width of theoven for optimum heat distribution andeven results. When baking cakes with fresh fruit topp...

Fan Heat D Temperature in °C rec. runner from bottom Time in mins. Creamed mixture Madeira cakeRich fruit cakeVictoria sandwich (tin)Fudge brownies (tray)Date and walnut cakeCookiesSmall cakes 1) 3) 150 – 170 – 160 – 170160 – 170 – 150 – 170150 – 170 1 – 11 – 1, 3 1, 2, 4 50 – 60 – 20 – 2525 – 30 – ...

We recommend the following settingsfor roasting in the oven: – Auto Roast E – Conventional A Roasting in a covered pot – This ensures that sufficient stock remains for making gravy. – The oven stays cleaner, too. Roasting pots with a lid made fromearthenware, cast iron, ovenproof chinaor glass and r...

Calculating the roasting time The traditional British method is to allow15 to 20 minutes to the lb, according totype of meat, plus approx. 20 minutes,adjusting length of time as roastingproceeds, to obtain the required result. Temperature See the Roasting chart for suggested temperatures . Do not se...

rec. runner from bottom Auto roast E 1) Conven- tional A 1) Temp. 2) in °C Time in mins. Temp. 2) in °C Time in mins. Beef, approx. 1 kg 1 3) 180 60 – 80 200 70 – 90 Venison, approx. 1 kg 1 3) 180 75 – 100 220 – 240 100 – 120 Leg of pork, approx. 1 kg 1 3) 185 75 – 100 200 100 – 120 Rolled pork, app...

Pre-heat the grill for at least 5minutes with the oven door closed.Grilling with the oven door shutsaves energy and minimisescooking smells. If you grill with the door open the hotair will escape from the oven and notget cooled by the cooling fan.Control elements on the oven couldget hot. Danger of ...

Pre-heat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the door closed. Food to be grilled Runner from bottom Grill n 1) Fan grill N 1) Temperatur e in °C Total grill time in mins. 2) Temperatur e in °C Total grill time in mins. 2) Flat items Steak 4 or 5 300 10 – 16 220 10 – 16 Kebab / mixed grill 3 220 25...

You can also use the oven fordefrosting. To defrost select Fan heat D with a maximum temperature of 50 °C. For defrosting meat and delicate foodsuse the lowest possible temperature(30°C). Please note the following – Where possible remove the packaging and put the food to bedefrosted on a baking tray...

Appliance front and controlpanel ^ All external surfaces and controls canbe cleaned using warm water with alittle washing up liquid applied with asoft sponge or cloth. ^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a softcloth. E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available fromthe Miele UK Spare Parts Departme...

Stainless steel frontedappliances The appliance front and controls aresusceptible to scratches and abrasion. Please observe the cleaninginstructions for – stainless steel surfaces, – stainless steel coloured controls Stainless steel surfaces Stainless steel surfaces can be cleanedusing a proprietary...

PerfectClean Before using for the first time removeany stickers from PerfectCleansurfaces. The enamelled surfaces of the oveninterior, baking tray, grill pan, rack andside supports have been treated with anew type of enamelling called "PerfectClean" . This surface has very good anti-stickpro...

Remove the catalytic back panel,side liners (if fitted) and roof panelbefore using oven sprays. Thechemicals used in oven sprays willdamage catalytic enamel renderingit ineffective. Apply a spray oven cleaner to thesoiled areas. Leave to take effect for a couple of minutes only! If necessary use a s...

Catalytic enamel surfaces The back panel, the roof liner andside liners (if fitted) are coated with catalytic enamel . Catalytic enamel has very goodself-cleaning properties. During fan operated cooking,circulating air in the oven deposits oiland fat splashes predominantly on theback panel of the ov...

Cooking compartment To make cleaning easier you can – remove the oven door, – dismantle the oven door, – take out the runners, – lower the top heating element, – and take out the back panel, side liners (if fitted) and roof liner. To remove the oven door The oven door is connected to the ovenby hing...

^ Hold the door securely at both sidesand lift upwards off the hinge guides. Do not lift the door off by the handle.The handle could break. Make sure that you lift the door offequally on both sides. To dismantle the oven door The oven door has seals on all sides toprotect it. In the rare event that ...

^ Press the pins near the hinge guideson both sides of the door in (1) torelease the inner glass pane from itsretainers.The inner pane will automatically liftupwards.Lift up the inner glass pane (2) andrelease it from the aluminium guideson the outer pane. The aluminium guides on the outerand inner ...

To refit the door ^ Hold the door securely at both sidesand carefully fit it back onto the hingeguides. Make sure that the door goes backon straight. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip both locking clamps back up tolock them. Turn them as far as theywill go into a horizontal position.Make sure that the n...

To remove the runners Make sure the oven heatingelements are switched off and cool.Danger of burning. ^ Pull on the fixing knob to release it. ^ Remove the runners. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctlyin place. To lower the upper heating element Make sure the o...

When reassembling the catalytic side liners, ensure they sit correctly. ^ Ease the back lug into the opening inthe rear wall panel. ^ Lift the front locating hole on to theguide pin behind the collar. ^ Put the runners back into place. Cleaning and care 65

Installation, maintenance and repairsshould only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with local andnational safety regulations.Repairs and other work byunqualified persons could bedangerous and the manufacturer willnot be held responsible. Some minor problems can ...

. . . spots like rust appear on catalyticsurfaces. When roasting on the rack, thecirculating air sometimes picks upspices, which are then deposited onthe oven interior walls. Such residuesare not removed by catalytic cleaning,they are best removed while fresh witha mild solution of hot water andwash...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The nearest Miele Service Department (see back cover foraddress). When contacting the ServiceDepartment, please quote the modeland serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate,vi...

The following accessories may come asstandard with some models. They arealso available at extra cost from yourDealer or the Miele Spare Parts Dept. Telescopic baking carriage The telescopic baking carriage with5 levels of runners can be drawn rightout of the oven. This gives a goodoverview of all th...

All electrical work should beundertaken by a suitably qualifiedand competent person in strictaccordance with national and localsafety regulations.Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous. The manufacturercannot be held responsible forunauthorised work.Ensure power...

Important U.K. This appliance is supplied with a 3-corecable for connection to a single phase230-240 V 50 Hz supply. The wires are coloured in accordancewith the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live In other countries check these detailswith your supplier. WARNINGTHIS APP...

All electrical work should beundertaken by a competent personin strict accordance with nationaland local safety regulations. The voltage and rated load are givenon the data plate, visible when the ovendoor is open. Please ensure that thesematch the household mains supply.Please quote these data, and...

Do not fit insulation material insidethe housing unit. This would hinderthe intake of air to cool theappliance. Turn off the mains electricity supplyto the isolator. ^ Connect the oven to the electricitysupply by the isolator. ^ Place the oven into the oven housingunit as far as the oven trim and al...