Miele H 5981 Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsOvenH 5981 BPTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read these instructions

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

H 5981 BPa Control panelb Door lock for pyrolytic operationc Top heat/grill elementd Steam inlet openings for Moisture pluse Back panel with air inlet

Oven controlsIn addition to operating the variouscooking programmes to bake, roastand grill, the controls also offer thefollowing:–a time of day displ

Door lock for pyrolytic operationFor safety reasons the door is locked assoon as the pyrolytic cleaningprogramme is started. After thepyrolytic progra

Door contact switchIf the door is opened during operation,the door contact switch automaticallyswitches off the heating elements, andthe fan if a &quo

AccessoriesThe following accessories are suppliedwith this oven.These and other accessories are alsoavailable to order from the Miele SpareParts Depar

FlexiClip telescopic runnersThe FlexiClip telescopic runners can beclipped into any of the existing shelfrunners.Push the telescopic runners right inb

^To remove a FlexiClip runner so thatyou can clip it into another shelfrunner, for example, lift it at the frontand then pull it out along the rail of

RotisserieFor grilling thicker items such as rolledmeat, poultry and kebabs.The rotisserie fits into the universal trayfor grilling or roasting. The u

Miele@home enabled appliances send information via the household wiringnetwork cto the master appliance d / e about the operational status of theappli

Warning and Safety instructions ...5Caring for the environment...10Guide to th

The appliance is operated via the display c and the electronic sensors next toand below the display. These react to finger contact. A keypad tone will

DisplayAll information about functions,temperature, cooking durations, Auto-matic programmes and settings isshown in the display.After the appliance h

SymbolsThe following symbols will appear in the display in addition to the text:Symbol Meaning! Appears beside an option and is allocated to a sensor

When a function is selected, the following symbols may appear in the display,depending on setting:Symbol MeaningT DurationS FinishR Start timeO Progra

Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes.Function NotesFan plus–For baking and roasting.–You can bake and roast

Function NotesFull grill–For grilling larger quantities of thin cuts (e.g. steaks).–For browning food in larger dishes.Economy grill–For grilling smal

To enter the basic settingsThe oven will switch on automaticallywhen it is connected to the electricitysupply.Welcome screenA welcome screen will appe

Calibration of the Auto sensorThe built-in auto sensor will start tocalibrate after the setting up processhas been completed. A message to thiseffect

Automatic programmesYour oven has a wide range of Auto-matic programmes to enable you toachieve excellent results with ease.You can call up the Automa

SpeedLight during theheating-up phaseAs soon as the oven is started, theSpeedLight lights up yellow. The risingtemperature is shown by the change inth

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Selecting a function^Switch the oven on.You will hear a polyphonic tune.^Select the function required.After selecting an oven function,options which c

Entering the duration, starttime or finishBy entering the duration, start time orfinish time, the cooking process can beprogrammed to switch off, or o

Sequence of a time-controlledcooking programme, Using theresidual heatThe Start time will be shown in thedisplay up until the heating is switchedon.Du

Changing the heating-upphaseThe "Heating-up phase" option willappear with the Fan plus, Auto roastand Conventional heat functions.These func

Activating moisture reductionIt is a good idea to use this functionwhen cooking items which are moist onthe inside but which should be crispyon the ou

User programmesUp to 25 frequently used recipes can besaved under a user-defined name, andthen called up again as required.Either–Select the Save as o

To create a User programmeIf programmes already exist under Userprogrammes, the "Create" option has tobe selected in order to save additiona

Using the wireless food probe enablesthe temperature during the cookingprocess to be monitored simply andaccurately.How the food probe worksThe metal

ApplicationsApart from Automatic programmes, thefood probe can be used with thefollowing functions:ß Auto roastß Fan plusß Moisture plusß Conventional

–If the meat is very heavily marbledwith fat, select the highest coretemperature given in the roastingchart in the User instructions booklet.–When usi

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The time remaining first shown is anestimate. As the cooking processcontinues the time remaining is revisedcontinuously, and a more accuraterevised fi

The "Moisture plus" function uses asteam injection system.Water is taken in via the tubeunderneath the control panel on the left.The water i

Automatic programmesAutomatic programmes with Moistureplus set the optimium temperature, thedegree of moisture and also theduration automatically.At t

Moisture plus function dWhen using the Moisture plus functionyou will need to enter–the temperature and–the number of bursts of steam.You can also ent

Using Moisture plus d^Place the food in the oven.^Select Moisture plus d.^Select Automatic burst of steam orselect the number of bursts of steam.^Sele

Evaporate residual moistureIf there is still water in the steaminjection system at the end of aprogramme or if the programme iscancelled, you will be

The minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs.You can enter a time of up to amaximum of 9 hours, 59 minutes and59

Your appliance is supplied with anumber of standard default settings.You can select and change variousoptions via the "Settings J" menu.Opti

Clock formatThe time of day can be altered from a24-hour display to a 12-hour display.Setting the time of dayYou cannot set the time of day whilea coo

Do not leave food in the oven tokeep it warm if you have set thecooling fans to timed operation.Moisture levels in the oven couldincrease, leading to

This appliance conforms to currentsafety requirements. Inappropriateuse can, however, lead to personalinjury and damage to property.To avoid the risk

Volumeß Buzzer tones (polyphonic tune)The volume of the polyphonic tunecan be changed.ß Keypad toneEach time a sensor is pressed thereis a beep. The v

To switch the system lock on or off^Touch the sensor next to the1symbol.You can choose between:ß OnThe appliance cannot be operated.It has been locked

Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products are availablefrom the Miele Spare Parts Departmentor via the internet onwww.miele-shop.com.,Do not use

AccessoriesRemove all accessories as well asthe runners and accessories suchas FlexiClip runners from the oveninterior before starting the pyrolyticcl

Normal soilingClean the surfaces of the runners usinga damp Miele microfibre E-Cloth or witha clean sponge and a solution of hotwater and washing-up l

PerfectCleanThe surface of the universal tray andthe anti-splash insert has been treatedwith a special type of enamelling called"PerfectClean&quo

Allow the PerfectClean surfaces to cooldown to room temperature beforeapplying an oven spray.Apply a spray oven cleaner to thesoiled areas. Leave to t

Oven interiorThe oven interior is coated with darkpyrolytic enamel which facilitatescleaning.This is a particularly hard enamel withan extremely smoot

Remove any coarse soiling from theoven before you start.There is a fibre-glass door sealaround the oven cavity.This seal is particularly sensitive and

After the pyrolytic process any debris(e.g, ash), can easily be wiped away.Remember to wait until the oven hascooled down before doing so!Danger of bu

Technical safety~Installation, maintenance andrepairs may only be carried out by asuitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with cur

To remove the oven doorTake care when removing the door -it weighs approx. 13.5 kg.The oven door is connected to the ovenby hinges.Before removing the

To dismantle the oven doorThe oven door is made up of fourpanes of glass and has vents at the topand bottom.When the oven is operating, air iscirculat

You can now remove the inner and thetwo middle panes.^Gently lift the inner pane up and pullout of the cover strip.^Remove the glass fibre seal. To do

^Clean the glass panes and othercomponents with a Miele E-cloth or aclean sponge and a solution of hotwater and washing-up liquid. Wipedry using a sof

^Refit the fibre-glass seal by feedingthe ends back into the side fixings.^Push the inner pane into the plasticstrip and insert it in the retainers.^F

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.^Op

To remove the FlexiCliptelescopic runnersMake sure the oven heatingelements are switched off and cool.Danger of burning.^ Lift the FlexiClip runner up

To lower the top heat/grillelementMake sure the oven heatingelements are switched off and cool.Danger of burning.^Remove the runners.^ Unscrew the win

DescalingOnly use the descaling tabletssupplied with the appliance. Thesehave been specially formulated andare available from the Miele SpareParts Dep

Once the descaling solution has beendrawn into the appliance–"Activation phase" will appear in thedisplay. The activation phase takesapprox.

~During installation, maintenance andrepair work, the appliance must bedisconnected from the mains electricitysupply. It is only completely isolatedfr

With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily correctedwithout contacting Miele.,Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be

Problem Possible cause and remedyThe heating worksbut not the ovenlighting.Light in the side wall:The halogen lamp needs replacing.^Disconnect the app

Problem Possible cause and remedyBrowning is uneven. There will always be a slight unevenness. If browning isvery uneven, checkwith Fan plus U:–whethe

Problem Possible cause and remedyA fault codeappears in thedisplay (F +numbers), and apolyphonic tuneplays.–F55: Safety switch-off has been triggered.

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if theappliance is under guarantee, pleasecontact–your Miele Dealeror–the Miele Custome

The following accessories may come as standard with some models. They arealso available to order at extra cost via the internet on www.miele-shop.com,

Gourmet oven dishThe gourmet oven dish can be placedin the oven directly on the rack.It has an anti-stick coating and isavailable in two sizes:–HUB 50

All electrical work should beundertaken by a suitably qualifiedand competent person in strictaccordance with current nationaland local safety regulati

Appliance dimensions and unit cut-outInstallation in a base unitHAL 5900 trim, available as an optional accessory, is only required whenbuilding the o

Installation in a tall unitBuilding-in diagrams79

~If using alcohol in your recipes, hightemperatures can cause the alcohol tovaporise and even to ignite on the hotheating elements.Alcohol should be b

Front dimensions* Appliances with glass front** Appliances with metal frontBuilding-in diagrams80

,The appliance must not beoperated until it has been correctlyinstalled in its housing unit.Otherwise it poses an electric shockhazard.To ensure adequ

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~Do not heat up unopened tins or jarsof food in the oven. Pressure can buildup and they may explode, resulting ininjury or damage.~Do not push pots an