Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5900 B en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 111 800...
Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. This oven is not intended for use by...
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Technical safety This appliance is not a toy! To Installation, maintenance and prevent the risk of injury, do not let repairs may only be carried out by a children play with the appliance or its suitably qualified and competent controls.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it lead. These do not guarantee the must be replaced by a Miele approved required safety of the appliance (e.g. service technician to avoid a hazard. danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use If using alcohol in your recipes, high temperatures can cause the alcohol to Caution! Danger of burning. vaporise and even to ignite on the hot High temperatures are produced by heating elements. the oven. Alcohol should be burnt off before the dish is placed in the oven to avoid this Use oven gloves when placing food...
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If in doubt select a will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele longer cooking or reheating time. cannot accept liability. It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly throughout the food being cooked.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Guide to the appliance H 5900 B a Function selector, retractable when it is at "0" b Temperature selector, retractable when it is at "ß" c Temperature indicator light d Top heat/grill element e Catalytic enamelled back panel with air inlets for the fans...
Controls Function selector Temperature selector The left-hand control is used to select The right-hand control is used to select the function. the temperature. It can be turned clockwise or The temperature selector must only be anti-clockwise. turned in a clockwise direction as far as The function selector can only be it will go, and then back again.
Features Oven controls PerfectClean treated surfaces The oven controls are used for The following surfaces are all treated selecting the various cooking with a special PerfectClean finish: programmes for baking, roasting and – Oven interior grilling. – Universal tray – Rack –...
The oven can be fitted with up to three pairs of FlexiClip telescopic runners. The runner with the Miele logo is fitted on the right. The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be clipped into any of the existing shelf...
Accessories Changing the position of the Anti-splash insert (depending on model) FlexiClip telescopic runners Make sure that the oven has cooled down before moving the FlexiClip runners. Danger of burning. The anti-splash insert should be placed in the universal tray when grilling or roasting.
Accessories Optional accessories Gourmet oven dish The gourmet oven dish has an anti-stick Pizza tray coating. Place it directly on the rack. It is available in two sizes. Please quote the model number of your oven when ordering: – HUB 61-22/HUB 62-22 (Depth: This circular tray is suitable for cooking pizzas, flat cakes made with yeast or 22 cm)
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Removes grease and stains and leaves no smearing. Suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. Miele oven cleaner Suitable for removing stubborn soiling. It is not necessary to pre-heat the oven beforehand.
Oven functions Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. Heat is created in the oven by means of different elements and components: a Top heat/grill element (under the roof of the oven) b Bottom heating element (under the floor of the oven) c Ring heating elements (behind the intake vents for the fans) d Fans (behind the intake vents for the fans)
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Oven functions Operating modes Notes S Rapid heat-up – For pre-heating the oven compartment. [a + b + c + d] The oven function required must then be selected. U Fan plus – For baking and roasting. [c + d] –...
Before using for the first time ^ Heat the empty oven for at least an Before the oven can be used, you hour. will need to press and release the controls if they are pushed in. Please ensure the kitchen is well ventilated during this operation.
Operation Using the oven Pre-heat ^ Place the food in the oven. Most dishes can be placed in a cold oven. They will then make use of the ^ Use the function selector to set the heat produced during the heating-up function.
Baking tips Baking parchment Handling and preparing food Because of its PerfectClean anti-stick correctly is essential for maintaining surface the universal tray does not good health. need to be greased or lined with baking parchment for baking. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. Baked goods are easily removed when until they are golden.
Baking tips Notes about the charts Number Shelf level Refer to the baking chart and of trays cookery book supplied with your oven. 1 and 3 * Temperature, baking duration 1 or 2 To achieve even results without * When baking moist cakes, bread etc over-browning the food, do use more than one tray at a time.
Baking chart Fan plus U Fan plus Temperature Recommended Duration in °C shelf level in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake 140–160 65–75 Ring cake 150–170 65–80 Muffins 150–170 1, 3 25–50 Marble cake (tin) 150–170 55–70 Fresh fruit cake with filling (tray) 150–170 45–50 Fresh fruit cake (tray)
Baking chart Conventional heat V Conventional heat Temperature Recommended Duration in °C shelf level in min. Creamed mixture Sponge cake 150–170 60–70 Ring cake 160–180 65–80 Muffins 160–180 20–40 Marble cake (tin) 150–170 65–80 Fresh fruit cake with filling (tray) 160–180 40–50 Fresh fruit cake (tray)
You can also use Conventional heat V. Containers Any heat-resistant The Miele Gourmet oven dish, roasting pans with a lid, containers ovenproof china or glass, roasting bags, the universal tray, the rack on top of the universal tray, the anti-splash insert (if you have one) in the universal tray.
Roasting tips Useful tips Browning Browning only occurs towards the end of the roasting time. Remove the lid about halfway through the roasting time if a more intensive browning result is desired. Standing time At the end of the programme, take the roast out of the oven, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand for about 10 minutes.
Roasting chart ^ Use shelf level 1 Fan plus U Conventional heat V Temperature Duration Temperature Duration Food in °C in min. in °C in min. Topside of beef 170–190 100–120 190–210 100–120 (approx. 1 kg) Beef fillet or roast beef 190–210 45–55 210–230...
Notes on Slow cooking This type of cooking is ideal for cooking Proceed as follows: beef, pork, veal or lamb when a tender We recommend using the universal result is required. tray with the rack on top. First sear the meat all over at a high temperature on the hob in order to seal ^ Place the universal tray with the rack on top in the oven using shelf level 2.
Notes on Slow cooking Cooking duration Food Duration in min. Sirloin joint – rare 60–90 – medium 120–150 – well done 180–240 Pork fillet 120–150 Boned gammon 150–210 Boned saddle of veal 180–210 Boned saddle of lamb 90–120 Useful tips Because it has been cooked using low temperatures, –...
Grilling tips Danger of burning. Grill with the oven door closed. If you grill with the door open, hot air will escape from the oven instead of being cooled by the cooling fans. The controls will get hot. Settings: Function Notes Grill Y: For grilling thin cuts and for browning food.
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Grilling tips Recommendations Notes Containers Rack, universal tray – Place the rack on the universal tray and place the food to be grilled on top. Anti-splash insert, – Optional accessory universal tray – Place the anti-splash insert in the universal tray and place the food to be grilled on top.
Grilling tips ^ Place the food under the grill and Preparing food for grilling shut the door. Rinse briefly under running cold water, ^ Turn food half way through cooking. pat dry and season with pepper and herbs. Do not season meat with salt before grilling as this draws the juices Useful tips out.
Grilling chart When using the Grill Y function ensure that you: Pre-heat the grill element for approx. 15 minutes with the door closed. Grill Y Fan grill \ Food to be grilled Recommended Temperature Total Temperature Total shelf level in °C grilling time in °C grilling time...
Defrost The Defrost P function uses the fan to Defrosting times circulate air at room temperature. The time needed for defrosting Please note: depends on the type and weight of the food, and at what temperature it was – Where possible remove the deep frozen.
Cooking ready meals We recommend using Fan plus U. ^ Select the required function and set the temperature. ^ When the temperature indicator light goes out, place the dish in the pre-heated oven. Cook frozen desserts and pizza on baking paper on the rack rather than in the universal tray.
– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, e.g. pot scourers, Clean the front using a damp Miele – melamine eraser blocks, microfibre E-cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and –...
Cleaning and care Accessories FlexiClip telescopic runners (depending on model) Universal tray, anti-splash insert Do not clean FlexiClip telescopic (depending on model) runners in a dishwasher. This would The surface has been treated with remove the special lubricant. PerfectClean. When cleaning do not use: Please refer to the section on "PerfectClean"...
Please note: Clean the surfaces using a damp When baking cakes with moist toppings Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a or fillings e.g. fruit crumble, be careful clean sponge and a solution of hot not to let them spill over. Should this water and washing-up liquid.
It is best to clean the seal and the cleaning and care. inside of the door after each use with a Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a When baking items with a high salt solution of hot water with a little content (e.g.
Cleaning and care PerfectClean Allow the oven and any The following have a PerfectClean accessories to cool down before treated surface: cleaning by hand. Danger of – Oven interior burning. – Universal tray For the optimum performance of PerfectClean, it is important to clean the –...
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Apply a proprietary oven cleaning spray and leave to take effect for up to ten minutes only. Miele oven cleaning spray can be left on for longer. Always follow the instructions on the packaging. If necessary, the pad on the back of a non-scratch washing-up sponge can also be used.
These should be removed soiling, a replacement can be by hand whilst still fresh, using a mild obtained from your Miele dealer or solution of hot water and washing-up the Miele Spare Parts Department. liquid applied with a soft sponge or brush.
Cleaning and care ^ Then lift the door upwards as far as it To remove the oven door will go. The oven door is connected to the oven by hinges. Danger of injury. Do not attempt to take the door off the hinge guides when it is in a horizontal position.
Cleaning and care To dismantle the oven door Always remove the oven door before The oven door is made up of three dismantling it. panes of glass and has vents at the top and bottom. ^ Place the door on a protective surface (e.g.
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Cleaning and care ^ Clean the glass panes and other parts with a damp Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. ^ To reassemble the door: ^ Gently lift the inner pane up and out of the plastic strip.
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Cleaning and care ^ Refit the middle pane and the seal. ^ Flip the glass pane retainers inwards to close them. ^ Push the inner pane into the plastic strip and place it in between the retainers.
Cleaning and care ^ Open the door fully. To refit the door ^ Flip both locking clamps back up as far as they will go into a horizontal position. It is essential that the locking clamps lock securely when the door is refitted after cleaning.
Cleaning and care To remove the runners To remove the back panel Danger of burning. Danger of burning. Make sure the oven heating Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. elements are switched off and cool. The back panel can be removed for cleaning if necessary.
Cleaning and care To lower the top heat/grill element Danger of burning. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. ^ Remove the runners. ^ Unscrew the wing nut and lower the top heating element. Do not use force to pull it down as this can cause the element to break.
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If you cannot resolve the problem following these instructions please contact Miele (see back cover for contact details). Do not attempt to open the appliance casing yourself!
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Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy ^ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. The interior lighting is not working. Switch off and unplug at the socket, or disconnect the fuse, or switch off at the isolator as appropriate. ^ Turn the lamp cover a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release it and then pull it downwards to take it out.
In the U.K. your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase. However, you must activate – Miele (see back cover for address). your cover by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering online at www.miele.co.uk. A call-out charge will be applied for...
For extra safety it is advisable to protect H 05 VV-F with a suitable cross- the appliance with a residual current sectional area (CSA) may be used device (RCD). Please contact a (available from Miele Spare Parts). qualified electrician for advice.
Building-in diagrams Dimensions are give in "mm". Appliance dimensions and niche dimensions Installation in a base unit HAL 5900 trim, available as an optional accessory, is only required when building the oven into a base unit. ^ Fix the HAL 5900 trim into the niche under the worktop (see lower section of diagram).
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Building-in diagrams Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
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Building-in diagrams Front dimensions A H 5900 B: 47.5 mm B Appliances with glass front: 2.2 mm Appliances with metal front: 1.2 mm...
Installing the oven The oven must not be operated Turn off the mains electricity supply until it has been correctly installed in to the isolator. its housing unit. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. Remove the handles at the sides. ^ Connect the mains cable from the To ensure adequate ventilation to oven to the isolator.
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