Miele H 251 User Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installation work and repairs may
only be carried out by suitably
qualified and competent persons to en-
sure safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be dan-
gerous. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for unauthorised work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when: 
–it is switched off at the wall socket 
–or the mains fuse is withdrawn
–or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait until the grill element has
cooled down before lowering it for
cleaning, to avoid the danger of burn-
ing.
Do not use force to pull it down as
this can cause the element to
break.
Do not use plastic containers.
These melt at high temperatures
and could damage the oven.
Do not heat up unopened tins or
jars of food in the oven, as press-
ure will build up and they can explode.
This could result in injury or damage.
Do not push pots and pans...

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When switched on the cooking
areas heat up. A residual heat indi-
cator shows whether a cooking zone is
hot.
In the event of any breakages or
cracks occurring in the ceramic
hob it must be switched off immediately
and disconnected from the electricity
supply. 
Contact the Service Department.
Do not use the hob until the damaged
ceramic plate has been replaced.
Continued use would be dangerous as
liquids etc. boiling over could...

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When switched on the cooking
areas become hot.
Avoid allowing liquids or foods con-
taining salt to spill onto a stainless
steel hob or trim. Should this happen
wipe up any spillages containing salt
immediately, to avoid corrosion. 
Do not use covers on the enclosed
hotplates. Turning on the hotplate
with the cover still in place could dam-
age the hotplate. Putting a cover on a
damp hotplate could lead to damage
of the...

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connected to sockets near the
oven, ensure that the cable cannot get
trapped in a hot oven door, which
could melt the cable insulation and be
dangerous.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this ap-
pliance. Pressurised steam could give
rise to a short circuit. 
Using alcohol in your recipes:
Often alcoholic drinks such as
rum, cognac, wine, etc are used when
preparing dishes and oven-cooking
them.
The...

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Setting the timer
Depending on model, your appliance
may be fitted with a timer.
After the appliance has been switched
on “0.00 and AUTO flash in the dis-
play.
Setting the time of day
(24 hour display)
Press the buttons “g” and “)” at
the same time.
“0
•00 and ”AUTO continue to flash.
Use the  – /+ button to enter the time
of day in hours : minutes.
When the time of day has been en-
tered, the clock advances minute...

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ceramic hob
Thoroughly clean the ceramic hob be-
fore first use, then clean regularly after
use when just warm to the touch, or
cold. (see the section on Cleaning and
care).
On first use the hob may give off a
slight smell as moisture in the insulation
evaporates. Enclosed hotplates
For the first few times of using a smell
will occur.
Heat the hotplates for about 5
minutes at the highest setting. 
Do not place a pan on them.
The protective coating...

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Ceramic hobs
Cooking zones
The cooking zones are clearly marked
on the hob. Only the zone that is
switched on heats up. The surround
remains relatively cool.
Residual heat indicator
There is a display field with a residual
heat indicator for each zone. 
Once the zone is switched on, the indi-
cator light comes on when a certain
temperature is reached. 
After switching off, the residual heat in-
dicator light stays on as long as the
cooking...

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Hob controls
The controls for the cooking zones / hot-
plates regulate the heat output.
Only turn the controls in a clockwise
direction until a resistance is felt,
and back again.
Turning them in the other direction
will damage them.
When a control is turned to a setting,
the hob indicator light comes on. It
goes out when all hob zone controls
are turned off.
Using the hob
Choose a high setting number for
boiling/frying.
Switch to a...

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Choice of suitable pans
Attention to correct choice and use of
pans
–will help you obtain the best cooking
result most economically,
– and generally avoid food boiling
over and sticking. 
Pan bases
For maximum economy of electricity
when cooking or frying, only use pans
with a flat or very slightly concave
base. When hot the pan will rest evenly
on the hob. Modern saucepans for elec-
tric cookers are the most suitable and
efficient for...