Miele H 251 User Manual
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. Preparing food for grilling Clean, wipe and season. Do not salt slices of meat beforehand as this de- tracts from the taste. Add a little oil if necessary. Other fats quickly become black or cause the food to smoke. A little butter can be added to chicken if desired. Clean flat fish and slices of fish in the normal way. To enhance the taste add a little salt or squeeze a little lemon juice over the fish. Grilling on the rack Assemble the grill pan, anti-splash tray (if available) and rack as shown. Place the food on the rack. Turn the oven function selector to the"Grill ," setting. Set the temperature: Food to be grilled temperature Thin cuts such as chops, steak 275°C Thicker cuts such as chicken, kebabs 240°C To grill thicker pieces of food more gradually after an initial high tempera- ture, continue grilling at a lower tem- perature setting to allow the food to cook through to the centre. Grilling 41
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pre-heat the grill for approx. 5 minutes with the oven door shut. Place the food to be grilled in the grill pan and then the oven. Make sure you insert the grill pan at the appropriate level for the height of the food to be grilled: thin cuts = level 3, 4 or 5 thicker cuts = level 1 or 2 Grilling time Flat pieces of fish and meat usually need about 5-6 minutes a side depend- ing on their texture. Thicker pieces need longer. With rolled meat allow approx. 10 minutes per cm diameter. Useful grilling hints It is best to grill food of a similar thick- ness at the same time so that the grill- ing time for each item does not vary too greatly. Most items should be turned half way through cooking. One way of finding out how far through a piece of meat has been cooked is to press down on it with a spoon. –If there is very little resistance to the pressure of the spoon, it is still red on the inside (rare). –If there is some resistance, the inside will be pink (medium). –If there is great resistance, it is thoroughly cooked through (well done). Grilling 42
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Grill chart Pre-heat the grill for about 5 minutes with the door shut before using. Food to be grilled Runner from bottomTe m p e r a t u r e in °Cgrilling time (mins) * Flat items of food Beef steaks 3 or 4 290 3-5 Kebabs 3 or 4 260 8-12 Escalope 3 or 4 290 10-12 Liver slices 3 or 4 275 8-12 Burgers 3 or 4 210 10-15 Sausages 3 or 4 240 8-10 Chops 3 or 4 275 12-18 Fish fillet 3 or 4 250 10-15 Small trout/mackerel 3 or 4 275 16-20 Toast 3 or 5 240 3-6 Open toasted sandwich 3 or 4 240 4-6 Tomatoes 3 or 4 240 6-10 Bananas 3 or 4 240 6-10 Peach halves 2 or 3 230 6-8 Thicker grilling cuts Chicken pieces (approx. 1 kg) 1 or 2 240 50-60 Piece of pork, Ø 7 cm (approx. 1 kg) 1 240 70-80 Mixed grill 1 260 20-25 * Turn half way through the grilling time. All times given are approximate and will vary according to personal taste. Grill chart 43
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning and care Ceramic hob surface Treat the surface of your ceramic hob with the same care as any other glass surface. Never use scouring agents or pads, or strong cleaners such as oven sprays or stain removers, as these could harm the surface. There is a seal between the hob frame and worktop and between the frame and the ceramic plate. Do not use any sharp pointed object, such as a knife, to clean these seals as they could become damaged. Clean after each use Any minor spills which have not dried on can be wiped off with a damp cloth or sponge. If washing up liquid or a similar cleaner is used, light blue staining might occur. These stains can be removed with a proprietary ceramic hob cleaning agent, although it may take several ap- plications.For stubborn spillages use a shielded blade scraper. Then wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Removing marks Light marks with a metallic sheen (alluminium desposits) on the hob sur- face can be removed once the hob has cooled down by using a suitable pro- prietary cleaner. Lime deposits (caused for example by water boiling over, or damp pan bases) can be removed with vinegar or a pro- prietary hob cleaner. Cleaning and care 44
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removal of sugar, or syrups, plastic or aluminium foil If such problems occur, switch off the hob, but do not let it cool down. Scrape the sugar or other residue thoroughly from the hob with a shielded blade scraper. When the hob is cool, clean with a pro- prietary cleaner. Suitable cleaners There are proprietary cleaners on the market for cleaning ceramic hobs. Fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not apply to the hob when still hot. After applying the cleaner let it dry and then rub it off using paper kitchen to- wels. Remove every trace of cleaner from the hob with a damp cloth. It could have an adverse effect on the hob when heated up.Some cleaners incorporate a silicone ingredient which acts as a protective film on the hob. It makes the hob sur- face smoother and prevents water and soiling adhering to the surface. However, cooking at high temperatures reduces the effect and the cleaner needs to be reapplied for renewed ef- fect. By always cleaning the ceramic sur- face with one of these special cleaners you will help to avoid the damage caused by sugar and syrups and alumi- nium foil deposits. Cleaning and care 45
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning and care Enclosed hotplates Hotplates Wipe off any spilt food with a damp cloth after the hotplates have cooled off. Use a plastic scouring pad if necessary for stubborn spills. Moisture or dirt must not penetrate the hotplate interior. The hotplates can be scoured, but not the hotplate surround. After cleaning switch on the damp hotplates for a short time to dry out, to avoid corrosion. Occasional treatment with a thin film of oil, or special cleaner for solid hot- plates is recommended, (eg Elektro- puzzi available as a special order from the Spare Parts dept).Hotplate surround This can be cleaned with a suitable stainless steel cleaner. Do not use any cleaning agent with a scouring effect. Hob trough Do not use any scouring agents or pads as this could scratch. Clean the hob with a hot water and detergent solution. Remove any spills of food or water containing salt as soon as possible, as these could cause corrosion. Where spills have dried on, soak for a short time to make cleaning easier. Cleaning and care 46
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning and care Appliance front and control panel Use a mild cleaning agent or a dash of washing up liquid in hot water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Glass front Do not use a scouring agent, as this would scratch the glass front. For ovens with a white finish we recom- mend after each use wiping: –the oven door handle and –the control panel with a damp cloth and some washing up liquid. This will avoid spillages being burnt on and becoming im- possible to remove. Stainless steel front Never use cleaners containing sand, soda or scouring agents, These will leave scratches. Use a non-scouring stainless steel cleaner. Apply with an even pressure. Wipe over with a damp cloth and rub dry with a soft cloth. Accessories Runners Wash in hot water with washing up liquid, or clean with a stainless steel cleaner. Baking tray, roasting/grill pan, rack: wash and dry after each use. Remove stubborn residues that do not wash away –from stainless steel: with a stainless steel cleaner. –from enamel: Soften residues by soaking with hot water, then brushing with a soft nylon brush or sponge. Roasting filter Clean in washing up liquid and hot water, or in the dishwasher. Cleaning and care 47
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning and care Oven interior The oven interior surfaces have been designed to make cleaning easier. The oven cavity and door interior are finished in "Clean-Enamel". The rear panel which protects the fan is more subject to oil and fat splashes and has a catalytic enamel coating. With some models, side panels with catalytic coating are fitted and the re- movable guard plate above the grill has a catalytic coating. With this ar- rangement most of the interior Clean- Enamel is protected, except for the floor and the door, which should be cleaned after each use. "Clean-Enamel" This is a specially hardened enamel with an extremely smooth surface. Most baking and roasting residues can be easily removed using a sponge cloth, washing up liquid and hot water. If something bakes on harder, it can be loosened with a shielded blade scraper, and cleaned off with a sponge and a suitable proprietary non-abrasive cream cleaner. It is easier to remove splashes of fruit or cake mixture from the oven and racks while they are still warm. Fruit juice may cause lasting discolora- tion. Dull patches may remain permanently in the oven tray after roasting or grilling. If an oven spray is used on the Clean-Enamel, follow the manufac- turer’s instructions carefully. Important: Oven spray must not come into contact with catalytic ena- mel. It can damage the enamel. Catalytic Enamel Because circulating air in the oven de- posits oil and fat splashes predomi- nantly on the rear wall, this is coated in catalytic enamel. With some models, side panels with catalytic coating are also fitted, and the removable guard plate above the grill has a catalytic coating. When this catalytic enamel is heated to temperatures above 200°C, oil and grease deposits are removed, except for deposits of spices, syrups and simi- lar substances. The higher the tempera- ture the more effective the process. Do not use an oven spray on the catalytic enamel. Do not wash the panels in a dishwasher. Any mech- anical handling would damage the catalytic enamel. Do not wait too long between cleaning sessions as further baking and roasting will cause oil and grease deposits to burn on even harder. Cleaning and care 48
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning each type of enamel Allow the oven to cool down before cleaning. Danger of burning. Clean the oven floor (Clean-Ena- mel) after each use. The oven should also be cleaned regularly, preferably after each use. Waiting too long will make cleaning very difficult and in extreme cases not very effective. Never use hard brushes, scouring cloths, steel wool, knives or other abrasive materials. The enamel would be damaged. Remove the accessories and the run- ners from the oven. (See following pages for release). Clean the Clean-Enamel surfaces. A mild proprietary cleaner, without sand or scouring agents, may be used. Normally the catalytic liners can be left in place and wiped over. Use a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid and a soft brush to clean catalytic surfaces. The catalytic liners should rarely need to be removed. See following pages for procedure. Do not use oven spray or abrasive cleaning agents on the catalytic sur- faces. Do not wash the panels in a dishwasher. Any mechanical hand- ling would damage the catalytic en- amel.In addition, heating the oven to a high temperature will help remove soiling on the catalytic surfaces which has been caused by grease and oil splashes. Turn the oven function selector to Fan heat D. Turn the temperature selector to the highest setting. Let the oven operate for about one hour. The length of time will depend on the degree of soiling. It is a good idea to set the finish time for the process using the timer. This way you will not for- get to switch the oven off at the end. Every time the oven is used at high tem- peratures any remaining soiling will gradually disappear. Should the catalytic coating on the back panel or any other catalytic panels fitted become ineffective through improper use or heavy soil- ing, for example, a replacement can be obtained from your Miele dealer or Miele Spare Parts dept. Cleaning and care 49
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning and care To make cleaning easier you can –remove the oven door, –take out the runners, –take out the rear wall, –lower the Top heat heating element. To remove the oven door Please note : the oven door is quite heavy. It should be gripped firmly at the sides when being removed or re- fitted. Open the door fully. Before the door can be removed, the door hinges need to be locked so that they do not damage the door when it is taken out. Flip down the locking clamps on each door hinge. This locks the hinges. Lift up the door until the hinges disengage. Remove the door. To re-fit the oven door Hold the door as shown above and carefully put the locked hinges into the guide holes until they engage. Open the door fully. Still supporting the door, flip the lock- ing clamps up. It is essential that the locking clamps are flipped up when the door is re-fitted after cleaning. Otherwise, on closing the door, the hinges could work loose from the guide holes and this could result in damage to the door. Cleaning and care 50