Oven use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

,WARNING: Ovens produce high internal temperatures that can cause burns.

~Prevent children from touching the appliance when in use.

~Use heat-resistant potholders when placing items in the oven, turning them, or removing them from the oven. The upper heating element and oven racks can become very hot and cause burns.

~To prevent burns, always place oven racks in their desired height while the oven is cool.

~Open the door carefully to allow hot air or steam to escape before placing or removing food.

~To prevent burns, allow the heating element to cool before cleaning by hand.

~During the self cleaning function the oven will become very warm. Prevent children form coming in contact with the oven.

~Remove all accessories from the oven before starting the self cleaning function. The high temperatures needed for this program will damage the accessories.

~The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. The door gasket should only be cleaned with a solution of warm water and soap.

~Only clean parts listed in this manual.

~Caution: Heating elements may be hot even if they are not glowing. During and after use, do not let clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. External parts of the oven such as the door glass, vents, and the control panel can become hot.

~Do not block any vent

openings.

~Aluminum foil should not be used to line the oven floor. To avoid damage, do not place pots, pans or baking sheets directly on the oven floor.

~Do not let metal objects (aluminum foil, pans) or the meat probe come in contact with the heating element.

~Do not slide pots or pans on the oven floor. This could scratch and damage the surface.

~Do not lean, sit, or place heavy items on the open oven door.

~Only use the Miele roast probe supplied with the oven. Contact Miele if you need to purchase a new probe.

~To prevent damage, remove the roast probe from the oven when it is not being used.

~Do not heat unopened containers of food in the oven, pressure may build up and cause them to explode.

~Never add water to food on a hot

tray or pan or directly onto food in a hot oven. The steam created could cause serious burns or scalds.