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Miele H 248 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Ovens and cookers
H 256, H 266,
H 258, H 268, H 248
Q\@ä}
It is
to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 05 008 620
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Ovens and cookers H 256, H 266, H 258, H 268, H 248 Q\@ä} It is to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ......... 6 Accessories .
  • Page 4 Baking tray, roasting / grill pan and rack ....... . 30 Roasting filter .
  • Page 5 ............53 .
  • Page 6 Description of the appliance Oven function selector and Heating element for top heat function setting display and grilling with guard plate Oven: display and pushbuttons Grill motor * Timer: display and pushbuttons Halogen lamp change slide "+/–" Button with indicator light Connection socket for core Hob zone controls * temperature probe (roast probe) *...
  • Page 7 Oven function selector and Heating element for top heat function setting display and grilling with guard plate Oven: display and pushbuttons Grill motor * Timer: display and pushbuttons Halogen lamp change slide "+/–" Button with indicator light Connection socket for core temperature probe (roast probe) * Air inlet for fan Telescopic carriage with runner...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    The following accessories are supplied For "E" models a separate set of instruc- with all ovens: tions is supplied with the hob which covers its use and installation. – 2 baking trays – dual purpose grill pan / oven tray –...
  • Page 9 Caring for the environment Old machines contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your local waste has been selected from materials collection centre or scrap merchant which are environmentally friendly for about potential recycling schemes, disposal and can normally be recycled.

  • Page 10: Controls

    Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all rele- vant legal safety requirements. Im- Before connecting the appliance to proper use of the appliance can, the mains supply make sure that however, present a risk of both per- the voltage and frequency correspond sonal injury and material damage.
  • Page 11 Miele Spare Parts dept. ing. Do not use force to pull it down as this can cause the element to...

  • Page 12: Function Selector

    It also prevents necessary it can be obtained from the steam condensing and possibly lead- Miele Spare Parts dept or a Miele spe- ing to moisture damage in the oven. cialist dealer. If food is left in the oven after cook- After using do not remove the roast ing, e.g.
  • Page 13 Always ensure that food is suffi- ciently cooked or reheated. Many Do not leave the appliance unat- factors will affect the overall cooking tended when cooking with oils and time, including the size and amount of fats as these can be a fire hazard if food, its temperature, changes to the allowed to overheat.
  • Page 14 Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this ap- Before discarding an old machine pliance. Pressurised steam could give switch off and disconnect it from rise to a short circuit. the power supply. This should be done Using alcohol in your recipes: by a competent person.
  • Page 15 Safety feature Turn the oven function selector to any oven function. The operating lock can be activated to prevent the oven or hob being Press the " p" until the key symbol in switched on unintentionally, by children the display field disappears. for example.
  • Page 16 Before using for the first time When the appliance is first connected to the power supply, or after a power cut "12:00" and the symbols "f" and Wipe out the using ")" flash in the display. warm water and a little washing up liquid.
  • Page 17 Description of the oven systems This system works by the circulation of This setting offers the "Fan Heat" with heated air. "Auto Roast". The oven heats initially to a high temperature which seals the A fan situated on the back wall of the meat to keep it succulent and tasty.
  • Page 18 Defrost can be operated without heat- The inner part of the upper heating ele- ing, or at a temperature of up to 50°C. ment acts as the grill. This will glow red When the defrost system is used with- for a few minutes after being switched out heating the air is circulated by the on, and it is then ready for use.

  • Page 19: Push Buttons

    Oven - use (depending on the model) The oven controls consist of the oven function selector and pushbuttons. With this control you select the oven function required. The selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
  • Page 20 With the push buttons you can: All temperature and time entries or alter- ations to temperature and time are made via the – change the Temperatures / times can be entered in stages (short pushes on the button) and quickly (hold button down). –...
  • Page 21 Turns on the oven light inde- topping, and a crisp base, e.g. pendently. pizzas and quiche lorraine, German H 248: All oven functions are dis- style open fruit cakes and cheese- played as soon as the function selec- cake. tor is switched to "light H".
  • Page 22 As soon as a heating system is se- lected, the for that system appears in the oven display and the oven heating comes on. Fan Heat ....160°C Auto Roast* .

  • Page 23: Recommended Temperature

    Place food to be cooked in the oven. Turn oven function selector to the re- Press the "p" button. quired function. The following will light up – recommended temperature in the oven display, Enter the required temperature with – the indicator light for the "+/–" button. the "+/–"...
  • Page 24 The oven usually only needs to be pre- heated in the following cases: Turn the oven function selector to "0" With "Fan Heat D": The oven is switched off: – for baking bread made with dark all processes / symbols are cancelled. flour, Exceptions: –...

  • Page 25: Rapid Heat-Up

    For some dishes it may be desirable to With the "Fan Heat D", "Auto RoastE" switch off "rapid heat-up" (biscuits, and "Conventional A" heating systems, small cakes). "rapid heat-up" is switched on automati- cally if the temperature required is Select the oven system and tempera- –...

  • Page 26: Energy-Save Function

    If you are programming a cooking pro- When the oven is in operation the oven cess using the timer, or if you are cook- lighting goes out approx. 15 seconds ing with the roast probe, the residual after pressing the last button, to save heat is automatically used to save en- electricity.
  • Page 27 Setting the minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling – an audible tone sounds for approx. eggs. 5 seconds. The short time can be entered inde- – At the same time the "l" symbol pendently of another entered process.
  • Page 28 Altering oven settings Additional functions can be pro- Proceed as follows: grammed. Turn the oven function selector to "0". Please consult the Chart for the differ- ent possibilities. Open the oven door fully. Turn the oven function selector to the "Light H"...
  • Page 29 (* marks the standard setting as delivered.) The oven function and temperature can The locking function for the oven is acti- be changed at any time. vated: after oven function and tempe- rature have been chosen, and the indi- cator light in the "+/–" button has gone out, the oven function set can no longer be altered.

  • Page 30: Baking Tray, Roasting / Grill Pan And Rack

    Accessories When roasting on the rack , in an open pot or using "Fan Heat D" and "Auto The baking tray, roasting /grill pan and Roast E" make sure that you fit the rack are fitted with non-tip safety not- roasting filter in front of the fan opening.
  • Page 31 (depending on model) (depending on model) When pushing the baking trays, grill pan or rack into the oven, make sure that the telescopic carriage is pushed completely in. To take the baking trays or the roast- ing / grill pan out of the oven, or to put If you wish to use only the lowest run- them into it.
  • Page 32 Timer - use With the push buttons you can: – enter the – enter the of a cooking process. The timer can: – enter the of a cooking pro- cess. – show the time of day, – switch the oven (and separately, where applicable, the hob front cook- –...
  • Page 33 Symbols that appear in the timer dis- All data input or alteration is done with play field: – the symbols for the oven time en- Changes to the start, duration or end of tered, when the oven is being pro- cooking time, or time of day are ef- grammed.
  • Page 34 The time of day display can be (24 hour display) switched off to save energy. When the appliance is first connected to the power supply, or after a power cut "12:00" and the symbols "f" and ")" flash in the display. Press the buttons "f"...
  • Page 35 the oven heating switches off auto- With the timer it is possible for the oven matically. and both the front hob cooking zones (as de- to be switched off automatically, or set scribed under "Ovens - Use") comes to come on at a later time and then also into action.
  • Page 36 – the hob switches off automatically, – an audible tone sounds for approx. Please note it is not possible to use 5 seconds. this programme for hobs which – The symbol for the selected hob have the KSE 200 control unit. zone and the symbol ")"...
  • Page 37 Turn the oven function selector or the There are several options for delaying hob zone control to the required set- the start of a cooking process. ting. Either the beginning or the end of the Heating up begins. cooking process can be postponed. Press the "g"...
  • Page 38 Turn the oven function selector or the hob zone control to the required set- It is possible at any time to call up the ting. times entered. The corresponding but- ton for the time to be checked or First changed has to be pressed. Press the "g"...
  • Page 39 Press the button for the time to be To cancel, press the appropriate button checked. and use the "–" button to set the time to "0:00". "f" The start time of the cooking process is If the cooking time is cancelled, this displayed.
  • Page 40 Baking The following settings are recom- mended for baking: Several levels can be used at the same – Fan Heat D time for baking. The recommended po- – Intensive Bake F sitions are: – Conventional A 1 tray = 1st runner from the bottom 2 trays = 1st and 3rd runners from the bottom For the best baking results make sure...
  • Page 41 such as pizzas should be placed on baking paper on the rack. Avoid thin-walled and bright, non-re- flective metal moulds. These will Use the deeper roasting tray for give uneven browning results. , to minimize splashes in the oven. the oven for: –...
  • Page 42 Baking chart Sand cake 150 – 170 50 – 60 Dried fruit cake 150 – 170 70 – 80 Nut cake (tray) 150 – 170 20 – 25 Nut cake (tin) 150 – 170 60 – 70 Fresh fruit cake with topping (tray) 150 –...
  • Page 43 160 – 180 50 – 60 – – – 160 – 180 70 – 80 – – – 180 – 200 1 or 2 15 – 20 – – – 160 – 180 60 – 70 – – – 180 – 200 1 or 2 45 –...

  • Page 44: Handle

    Roasting We recommend the following settings Place the covered pot on the rack into for roasting in the oven: the cold oven. Exception: Pre-heat the oven to the tem- – Auto Roast E perature recommended in the recipe – Conventional A when cooking roast beef.
  • Page 45 The traditional British method is to allow 15 to 20 minutes to the lb, according to type of meat, plus approx. 20 minutes, Season the meat and place in the pot. adjusting length of time as roasting pro- Add some knobs of butter or margarine ceeds, to obtain the required result.
  • Page 46 Roasting with the Roast Probe Depending on model a roast probe The tip of the probe must reach the cen- (core temperature probe) may be sup- tral area of the meat. plied. When roasting poultry the best place to Using the roast probe enables the insert the probe is the thickest part be- roasting process to be monitored sim- tween thigh and body.
  • Page 47 In order to do this: Press the "e" button. Enter the desired temperature using the "+" or "–" buttons. When the light in the "+/–" button goes out – the oven heating switches on. Insert the plug of the roast probe into the socket until you feel it engage.
  • Page 48 If, when the residual time is displayed: – the oven or core temperature is al- tered, – or a different oven function is chosen, this will cancel all the residual time infor- mation, and the actual temperature will reappear. If the oven door is held open for some time, the residual time will be recalcu- lated.
  • Page 49 As soon as the chosen core tempera- The timer can be used to delay the ture has been reached start of the cooking process. – an audible tone sounds for approx. When finished, cover the meat with 5 seconds, and aluminium foil and allow to stand for –...
  • Page 50 Oven roasting chart Rib of beef (apprx. 1 kg) 180-200 100-120 220-240 100-120 75-85 Sirloin, steak (apprx. 1 kg) 190-210 35-45 240-260 35-45 50-70 Venison/game (apprx. 1 kg) 180-200 90-120 220-240 90-120 65-75 Leg of pork, (apprx. 1 kg) 170-190 100-120 210-230 100-120...
  • Page 51 Defrosting We recommend defrosting at room tem- perature, i.e. without selecting an oven temperature. The time needed for defrosting de- However, an oven temperature of up to pends on the type and weight of the 50°C can be selected. food, and at what temperature it was –...
  • Page 52 Conventional A ..190-210°C proper training in this method of pres- erving fruit and vegetables, and under- stands the implications of the chemical reactions involved. Consult your cook book. Instructions for bottling in this oven are available from the Miele Home Econo- mist.
  • Page 53 Grilling Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the oven door shut. Grilling with the oven door shut saves energy and minimizes cook- ing smells. The oven has three grill settings: For grilling large quantities of thin cuts and for browning food in large shaped dishes.

  • Page 54: Anti-Splash Tray

    Insert the grill pan at the appropriate for the height of the food to be Clean, wipe and season. Do not salt grilled: slices of meat beforehand as this de- thin cuts = tracts from the taste. level 3 or 4 Add a little oil if necessary.
  • Page 55 With rolled meat allow approx. grilling, a meat and poultry clamp, and 10 minutes per cm diameter. a kebab grilling device are available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. One way of finding out how far through Select the a piece of meat has been cooked is to press down on it with a spoon.
  • Page 56 Grill chart Pre-heat the grill for about 5 minutes with the door shut before using. Beef steaks 3/4/5 5-10 Kebabs 8-12 8-12 Escalope 5-10 10-12 Liver 8-12 8-12 Burgers 10-15 10-15 Sausages 8-10 10-12 Chops 12-18 10-15 Fish fillet 10-15 12-16 Trout / Mackerel 16-20...
  • Page 57 Cleaning and care Wipe down the appliance front, the con- trol panel and, on the H 248, the dec- Wipe with a damp cloth. orative trims with a mild detergent or a solution of warm water with a little wash- Do not put the roast probe or the ing up liquid.
  • Page 58 Cleaning and care If an oven spray is used on the "Clean-Enamel", follow the manufac- The oven interior surfaces have been turer’s instructions carefully. designed to make cleaning easier. The oven cavity and door interior are Important: Oven spray must not finished in .
  • Page 59 Miele dealer or Miele Spare Parts dept. Normally the catalytic liners can be left in place and wiped over. Use a...

  • Page 60: Telescopic Carriage

    Cleaning and care To make cleaning easier – remove the oven door, – take out the telescopic carriage or the runners, – take out the back panel – lower the Top Heat heating element. Please note : the oven door is quite heavy.
  • Page 61 (according to model) Select the "Light" setting. Make sure the oven heating ele- ments are switched off and cool, to avoid the danger of being burnt. Pull on the fixing knob to release it. Draw out the telescopic carriage and remove the side runners.
  • Page 62 (according to model) Select the "Light H" setting. Make sure the oven heating ele- ments are switched off and cool, to avoid the danger of being burnt. Take the runners out of the oven. in the reverse order, care- fully ensuring all parts are correctly in place.
  • Page 63 Select the "Light" setting. The oven heating elements must be switched off, to avoid the danger of being burnt. Take the runners or the telescopic frame out of the oven. Gently lift and pull out the catalytic side panels. in the reverse order, care- fully ensuring all parts are correctly in place.
  • Page 64 Select the "Light H" setting. The oven heating elements must be switched off, to avoid the danger of burning. Wait until the grill element has cooled down enough to touch to avoid being burnt. Take out the runners. Loosen the screws in the back panel and take it out.
  • Page 65 If the is dirty it can also be removed for cleaning: Hold the guard plate firmly and un- screw the knurled knob. Take out the guard plate. Gently lower the grill element. in the reverse order, care- Do not use force to lower it, as this fully ensuring all parts are correctly in could cause damage.
  • Page 66 Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Ser- vice Department. The halogen lights are faulty. Change Pull out the metal strip. as follows:...
  • Page 67 the roasting filter had been left in place in front of the fan when cook- ing with "Fan heat D" or "Intensive This is not a fault. Bake F" or was in place for "Auto If the door is opened during operation, Roast E".
  • Page 68 The lamp needs changing. exceeded. The lamp must be changed by Miele customer service. The appliance automatically switches itself off temporarily. As soon as the temperature has fallen to an accept- able level the fault message disap- pears.
  • Page 69 This is not a fault. If the time of day has been switched This is not a fault. off, the display stays dark. Certain conditions must be fulfilled be- If the "f" and ")" buttons are fore the system controlling the energy- pressed at the same time "12:00"...
  • Page 70 – your Miele Dealer are shown on the data plate, visible below the oven interior, with the oven door open. – the nearest Miele Service Depart- ment, (see address on the back If you have an oven and hob combina- page).

  • Page 71: Catalysor

    Extra accessories (May come as standard items with The appliances H 248, H 258 und some appliances). H 268 can also be retrospectively fitted with These are available at extra cost from – a receiver for the radio controlled your Dealer or the Miele Domestic clock signal, Sales dept.

  • Page 72: Oven Interior

    Please quote these data, and the model and serial Brown = live number when contacting the Miele Ser- vice dept. Connection of this appliance should be made either via a fused connection unit (rated load under 3000 W), or via a suit-...
  • Page 73 H 266 ET/KAT KM 246 KM 247 H 258 ET/KAT KM 248 H 268 ET/KAT KM 251 KSE 204-1 KM 260 H 248 ET/KAT KM 262 KM 263 KSE 203 KM 267 KM 290 KM 280 KM 282 KSE 205...
  • Page 74 are given Data relating to electrical connection on the data plate, visible when the will be found on the data plate, visible oven door is open. Please ensure that when the oven door is open. Make sure these match the household mains sup- that these figures comply with the main ply.
  • Page 75 ä ply. Please quote these data, and the model and serial number when contact- ing the Miele Service dept. Connection of this appliance should be The wall oven is suitable for connection made via a suitable isolator which com- to an a.c.
  • Page 76 Installation - cooker and hob control unit Follow the relevant instructions for your specific model. There are particular installation require- ments for the H 248. Turn off the mains electricity supply to the isolator. Install the hob, see separate instruc- tions.
  • Page 77 The plugs on the cooker / hob and The plugs on the cooker / hob and the sockets on the hob electronic the sockets on the hob electronic control are coded with the same col- control are coded with the same col- our for matching.
  • Page 78 Place the oven into the oven housing unit as far as the oven trim and align. Open the oven door and using two screws secure the oven to the side walls of the housing unit through the holes in the oven trim. The appliance must only be oper- ated when it has been built-in.
  • Page 79 Place the oven into the oven housing unit as far as the oven trim and align. Loosen the screws in the decor strips and remove the decor strips. Do not unscrew the screws com- pletely. Open the oven door and using two screws secure the oven to the side walls of the housing unit through the holes in the oven trim.
  • Page 80 Parts dept. Follow the relevant instructions for your specific model. There are particular installation require- ments for the H 248. Open the oven door and using two screws secure the oven to the side walls of the housing unit through the holes in the oven trim.
  • Page 81 Turn off the mains electricity supply to the isolator. Connect the oven to the electricity supply by the isolator. Open the oven door and using two screws secure the oven to the side Place the oven into the oven housing walls of the housing unit through the unit as far as the oven trim and align.
  • Page 82 Installation situations H 248 Pay particular attention to the distances necessary in the following installation situations for the H 248:...
  • Page 84 Alteration rights reserved / 22 / 001 GB / IRL / AUS / NZ / ZA – 2398 M.-Nr. 05 008 620 (H 256, H 266, H 258, H 268, H 248) This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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