Miele H 4020 BM - Manual

This appliance complies with allrelevant legal safety requirements.Improper use can present a risk ofboth personal injury and materialdamage. To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance pleaseread these operating instructionscarefully before installation andbefore using it for the firs...

Before connecting the appliance tothe mains supply make sure that the rating on the data platecorresponds to the voltage andfrequency of the household supply. Thisdata must correspond in order to avoidrisk of damage to the appliance.Consult a qualified electrician if in anydoubt. Do not connect the ...

Never place the hot glass tray (orany other hot cooking containers) on a cold surface, such as a tiled orgranite worktop.The glass tray or container could crackor shatter and the worktop surfacecould get damaged. Place it on asuitable pot rest or a wire rack. Do not use a steam-cleaningappliance to ...

This can lead to the liquid boiling oversuddenly and explosively. Danger ofburning. The formation of bubbles can be sostrong that the pressure forces the ovendoor open. The user could be injuredand the appliance damaged.The boiling rod ensures that the liquidboils evenly and that bubbles form atan e...

To check food temperature, firstinterrupt the cooking process. Then use a thermometer specificallyapproved for food use to measure thetemperature of the food. Never use athermometer containing mercury orliquid, as these are not suitable for usewith very high temperatures and willbreak very easily. T...

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 of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. Da...

Set the clock To enter the time of day the functionselector must be at "0". ^ Connect the appliance to theelectricity supply. In the timer display: – the clock symbol m will light up, – and 12:00 and the triangle V will flash underneath the m symbol. m V ^ Use the + or - button to enter the ...

Microwave function Microwave cooking offers the benefitsof speed, convenience and nutritionaladvantages when food does not requirebrowning or crisping. How does the microwave ovenfunction? In a microwave oven there is ahigh-frequency tube called amagnetron. This converts electricalenergy into microw...

Traditional oven functions This oven offers the following traditionaloven functions: – Fan plus Y – Grill n . These cook and brown the food. Fan plus Y This system works by the circulation ofheated air. A fan in the back wall draws in the air,heats it over a ring element and blows itback into the ov...

Microwaves – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and card, – and are absorbed by food. When using microwave power youshould always place the food / dishcentrally on the glass tray and slidethe tray into the first shelf level fromthe bottom. Placing the dish on thefloor o...

A cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. – prevents any loss of aroma. – helps keep the oven interior clean. Always use lids or covers made ofmicrowave-safe g...

Controls The oven controls consist of an ovenfunction selector and a temperatureselector. Selecting an oven function The function selector can be turnedclockwise or anti-clockwise. The following settings are available: – Light H / v For switching on the oven lightindependently.This position is also ...

The timer can: – show the time of day, – be used as a minute minder, – switch the oven off, or on and off automatically. Controls The timer is operated with the V , + and - buttons and the display. -, V and + buttons The V button is used to scroll to the symbol for the setting you wish to selector c...

Whilst triangle V is flashing , use the - or + immediately to make any changes to the setting selected: – The + button increases the value shown. – The - button decreases the value shown. Triangle V will flash for approx. 5 seconds.Settings can only be changed usingthe - or + buttons whilst it is fl...

Programming a cookingduration The timer can be used to switch theappliance off or on and offautomatically. It is a good idea to set the oven toswitch on and off automatically forreheating meals and for roasting. When baking, the oven should not beset to start a long time off. Otherwisebatter or doug...

Switching the oven on and offautomatically To use the automatic switch-on andswitch-off functions on the oven, boththe cooking duration and the end timemust be entered. For example:The current time of day is 10:45. Youwish a roast with a cooking duration of1 h 30 min to be ready at 13:30. ^ Place th...

End of cooking duration At the end of the cooking duration – the oven heating switches off automatically. – the cooling fan will continue to run for a while. – the ) symbol flashes. – a buzzer sounds five times, if it is switched on (see "Altering the time ofday display and buzzer"). ^ Turn ...

When using microwave power youshould always place the food / dishcentrally on the glass tray and slidethe tray into the first shelf level fromthe bottom.Placing the dish on the floor of theoven will give unsatisfactory anduneven results, as no microwaveswill reach the food from below. The following ...

Microwave mode can be combinedwith either Fan plus or Grill. Before starting a combinationprogramme you must first select themicrowave power level and the time forthe process. Microwave + Fan plus h Y ^ Turn the function selector toMicrowave + Fan plus h Y The display shows a suggested powerlevel of...

You can alter the time of day display(Programme 1) and the buzzer(Programme 2). The altered settings are retainedafter a power cut. Time of day display ( P I ) The time of day display can beswitched on or off. When the time of day display isswitched off and the function selector isturned to the "...

Buzzer ( P 2 ) There is a choice of 3 different tones oralternatively, the buzzer can beswitched off. To alter the setting: ^ Turn the function selector to the "Light H / v " position and press the V button. " P I " will appear in the display. ^ Press the + or - button. " P 2 ...

The microwave function can be used todefrost food gently and quickly. The following settings arerecommended as a general guide: – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.cream, butter, gateau and cheese. – 150 W for defrosting everything else. See the chart on the next page fordefrosting duratio...

Chart for defrosting food Microwave power settings Quantity 150 W Time in mins. 80 W Time in mins. Standing time at room temperature * in mins. Dairy products CreamButterCheese slicesMilkQuark / Cream cheese 250 ml 250 g250 g 500 ml 250 g --- 14 - 1610 - 12 13 - 17 8 - 10 6 - 8 -- 10 - 15 5 - 10 10 ...

The microwave function is particularlysuitable for reheating food. Select the following microwave powersettings to reheat food drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 Wfood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 W or 600 Wbaby food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 W Food for babies a...

Chart for reheating food Drinks ** Microwave power settings Quantity 1000 W Time in min. 450 W Time in min. Standing time at room temperature * in min. Coffee,drinking temperature 60 – 65 °CMilk,drinking temperature 60 – 65 °CWaterbring to the boilBaby bottles (milk)Glühwein, punchdrinking temperatu...

Microwave, traditional and combinationprogrammes are all suitable forcooking. Microwave This method is suitable for cookingcasseroles as well as dishes with pasta,rice and semolina etc. which needwater to help them swell up.First select 850 W to bring the food upto a boil and then turn the power lev...

Fan plus Y ^ Slide the glass tray with the combirack into the first shelf level from thebottom. The following containers are suitable: Ovenproof glass, china andearthenware pots with heat-resistanthandles and knobs. Cover dishes which are to be cooked intheir own juice and/or steam, e.g.potatoes or ...

Cooking chart Microwave power settings Quantity 850 W Time in min. + 450 W Time in min. Standing time at room temperature *in min. Meat Meatballs in gravy (400 g meat)Stew (750 g meat) 10 – 12 16 + 15 2 – 32 – 3 Poultry Chicken in mustard sauceChicken curryChicken risotto approx. 800 gapprox. 900 g ...

Chart for cooking, browning and crisping food Quantity Oven function Time in min. Meat 1) Roast hamHoney roast hamVeal roastMeat loaf 1,000 g1,000 g1,000 g approx. 1,200 g 300 W + Fan plus 160 °C Fan plus 180 °CFan plus 180 °C 300 W + Fan plus 180 °C approx. 65approx. 70 approx. 120 approx. 40 Poult...

For simultaneous defrosting andreheating or cooking the followingfunctions are suitable: – Microwave h – Microwave + Grill h n Microwave is suitable for defrosting and then reheating or cooking deepfrozen ready made meals which you donot wish to brown. Microwave + Grill is suitable for ready made me...

The following grill settings are suitablefor browning food: – Grill n – Microwave + Grill h n , Grill n is suitable for flat items which require a crisp finish or browning. With Microwave + Grill h n , the microwave power output is limited to450 W. Preparing food for grilling Meat should be rinsed u...

Chart for grilling Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes. Flat items 1) Total grilling time in min. 2) Steak 25 – 30 Burgers 30 – 35 Sausages 20 – 25 Fish fillet 16 – 20 Toast 2 – 4 Toast with topping 5 – 9 Tomatoes 8 – 10 Peaches 7 – 10 1) Third shelf level2) Turn half way through the grilling t...

The following settings are suitable forbaking: – Fan plus Y – Microwave + Fan plus h Y . Fan plus is suitable for baking small cakes, swiss roll and pastries. Microwave + Fan plus is suitable for doughs which require longer baking,such as rubbed in and beaten mixtures,yeast recipes and cheesecake. F...

Do not use paper based containerscoated with aluminium foil, such asare sometimes provided with packetcake mixes. There is the danger ofthese catching fire. Switch on the microwave setting for thetotal cooking time. The microwavesetting should not be higher than 150W. Tips on baking Temperature sett...

Baking chart Fan plus Microwave + Fan plus Temp. in °C Time in min. Microwave setting in W Temp. in °C Time in min. Creamed mixture Victoria sandwichFarmhouse fruit cake 2) Muffins 1) Marble cakeFresh fruit cakewith topping (glass tray) 1) Fresh fruit cake (glass tray) 1) Fresh fruit cake (tin)Flan ...

Appliance front and controlpanel ^ All surfaces and controls should becleaned using warm water with a littlewashing up liquid applied with a softsponge or cloth. ^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a softcloth. E-cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available fromthe Miele UK Spare Parts Department,whi...

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

Clean the oven interior using a solutionof hot water and washing up liquid ormild detergent applied with a sponge,soft brush or damp cloth. Wipe dry witha soft cloth. For more heavy soiling, heat a glass ofwater for 2 to 3 minutes until the waterbegins to boil. The steam will collect onthe walls and...

^ Lower the grill element gently. Do not use force to lower theelement as this could causedamage. ^ After cleaning the grill element, raiseit gently back up again. Refit the nutand tighten to secure the grillelement back in position. Door interior Always keep the door interior clean. Donot use any s...

Installation work, maintenance andrepairs may only be carried out bysuitably qualified and competentpersons in accordance with nationaland local safety regulations toensure safety.Repairs and other work byunqualified persons could bedangerous and the manufacturer willnot be held liable.Ensure curren...

In the event of any faults which youcannot easily remedy, please contact – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number of yourappliance. These are given on the dataplat...

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this appliance is fitted with anon-rewireable plug, the followinginformation applies: if the socket outletsare not suitable for the plug suppliedwith this product, it must be cut off andan appropriate plug fitted. The fusecarrier and fuse should be removedfrom the old...

Building-in options The appliance is suitable forinstallation: – in a tall unit in combination with an oven – in a tall unit on its own – in a base unit Building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit incombination with an oven Installation in a tall unit Installation in a base unit If fitted und...