This document is an operating manual for a Miele 30 Inch Dual Fuel Range, which includes an electric oven and a gas cooktop.
Function Description
The Miele 30 Inch Dual Fuel Range is designed for domestic use, offering versatile cooking options with both an electric oven and a gas cooktop. The oven is suitable for baking, roasting, broiling, defrosting, canning, and drying food, while the cooktop is used for preparing food and keeping it warm. The appliance is equipped with special bulbs to cope with particular conditions (e.g., temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and vibration) within the oven compartment. It features various operating modes for the oven, including Booster, Bake, Maxi Broil, Surround, Self Clean, Convection Broil, and Convection Bake. The gas cooktop features automatic re-ignition, a system lock for the oven, a cooling fan, and a safety shut-off.
Important Technical Specifications
- Oven: Electric, with multiple operating modes and temperature settings. The oven door is equipped with a door lock for Self Clean and a browning/broiling element. Air inlets for the blowers with ring heating elements are located behind them. The oven floor has a bottom heat element underneath it. The oven compartment is equipped with special bulbs.
- Cooktop: Gas, with four burners. The control knobs for the burners regulate the strength of the flame, which can be variably adjusted between the lowest and highest flame settings. The burners are equipped with automatic re-ignition.
- Dimensions: The data plate, located behind the toe kick panel, provides model number, serial number, and connection data (voltage/frequency/maximum rated load).
- Weight: The oven door can support a maximum load of 33 lbs (15 kg).
- Electrical Safety: The appliance must be properly grounded. Compliance with essential safety requirements is mandatory. The electrical safety of the range is guaranteed when it is properly grounded.
- Gas Connection: Installation and maintenance of the gas connection must be performed by qualified installers, service agencies, or gas providers. The gas inlet valve must be closed when the range is disconnected from the power supply.
- Cooling System: The range requires a sufficient supply of cool air for efficient operation. Heat insulation strips in the cabinet niche are recommended to prevent excessive heating by other heat sources.
Usage Features
- Controls: The range features control knobs for the gas cooktop burners and an oven control panel with a mode selector, clock/timer, light sensor button, sensor buttons (<, OK, >), and a temperature selector.
- Gas Cooktop Operation: Each burner has a control knob that ignites the burner and regulates flame strength. Settings include Off, High (strongest flame), and Simmer (weakest flame). Flames can appear yellow, yellow-tipped, or pale blue, indicating different gas types or settings.
- Oven Operation:
- Operating Modes: Booster (quick pre-heat), Bake, Maxi Broil, Surround, Self Clean, Convection Broil, Convection Bake.
- Temperature Selection: Temperature can be set using the temperature selector.
- Clock/Timer: Used for displaying time, setting cooking durations, and finish times. The maximum cooking duration is 11 hours and 59 minutes.
- System Lock: Prevents unintentional use of the oven.
- Factory Default Settings: Customizable settings for display, audible signal volume, keypad tone, time of day format, display brightness, lighting, temperature control, and electrical version.
- Baking: Tips for baking include using parchment paper, selecting appropriate temperatures, and checking food doneness. Multiple shelf levels can be used.
- Roasting: Tips for roasting include using oven-safe dishes, preheating, using a closed cooking container, and selecting appropriate temperatures.
- Broiling: Requires preheating and careful monitoring due to high temperatures. Shelf levels can be selected for different food thicknesses.
- Defrosting: Uses the Convection Bake operating mode without a temperature setting.
- Dehydrating: Uses the Convection Bake operating mode with specific temperature and drying time ranges for various foods.
- Slow Roasting: Involves cooking at low temperatures for extended periods to achieve tender results.
- Canning: Involves heating jars in the oven at specific temperatures and durations for fruits and vegetables.
- Frozen Food/Ready Meals: Tips for preparing cakes, pizzas, baguettes, French fries, and croquettes.
- Accessories: Universal tray and wire rack with anti-tip safety notches, FlexiClips with Wire Rack, round baking pans, perforated gourmet baking tray, broiling and roasting insert, gourmet casserole dishes, and an opener for the oven lighting.
Maintenance Features
- Safety Precautions: Always read installation and operating instructions before use. Ensure the range is properly installed and connected. Do not allow children to play with the range. Be aware of hot surfaces and the risk of burns. Do not use the oven as a space heater or storage. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven or cover an entire rack. Avoid spilling liquids on hot surfaces.
- Cleaning the Cooktop:
- Unsuitable Cleaning Agents: Avoid cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids, chlorides, descaling agents, stain or rust removers, abrasive agents, solvent-based agents, dishwasher agents, grill and oven sprays, glass cleaners, hard/abrasive brushes or sponges, sharp objects, and eraser sponges.
- Recommended Cleaning: Clean the cooktop after each use with a soft sponge, warm water, and a small amount of liquid dish soap. Soften stubborn soiling beforehand. Dry the cooktop after using water to prevent lime deposits.
- Burners and Grates: Remove grates and burner caps for cleaning. Ensure flame holes are completely dry after cleaning. Clean the burner cap with a soft sponge, warm water, and liquid dish soap. Clean non-removable parts of the burner with a damp cloth.
- Control Knobs: Clean control knobs in stainless steel color with warm water and liquid dish soap.
- Cleaning the Oven:
- Unsuitable Cleaning Agents: Avoid abrasive cleaning agents, solvent-based agents, stainless steel cleaning agents, dishwasher cleaner, glass cleaners, cleaning agents for ceramic cooktops, hard/abrasive brushes or sponges, eraser sponges, sharp metal scrapers, steel wool, spot cleaning agents with mechanical cleaning agents, oven cleaners, and stainless-steel spiral pads.
- Normal Soiling: A fiberglass seal around the oven compartment should be protected. Remove normal soiling immediately with warm water, liquid dish soap, and a clean sponge or microfiber cloth. Remove all cleaning agent residues thoroughly with clean water.
- Stubborn Soiling: Do not line the oven with aluminum foil. Baked-on deposits can be removed with a glass scraper or stainless-steel spiral pad, hot water, and liquid dish soap.
- Self Clean Program: This program heats the oven compartment to high temperatures (750°F/400°C) to burn off food residues. Levels of soiling (light, heavier, very heavy) can be selected. The oven door locks automatically during the program. Accessories not suitable for Self Clean must be removed.
- Removing the Door: The oven door can be removed for cleaning. It weighs approximately 39.7 lbs (19 kg). Follow instructions to unlock and lift the door from its hinges.
- Installing the Door: Follow instructions to securely install the door back onto the hinges.
- Side Rack Removal: Side racks can be removed for cleaning. Loosen the knurled screw, pull the side racks forwards, and remove them. Reinstall carefully.
Customer Service
In case of a fault, contact Miele Customer Service. Provide the model identifier and serial number of your appliance, found on the data plate behind the toe-kick panel. Miele offers appliance warranty and product registration.
Environmental Care
The packaging materials are designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Dispose of the old appliance responsibly, following local regulations for electrical and electronic appliances.
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