Miele H 4044 BM Cleaning the appliance, Heating the oven, Before using the oven

Before using the oven

Cleaning the appliance

Remove the protective film from the appliance front (if present).

￿Wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

Leave the door open until the interior is completely dry. Otherwise odors and corrosion may occur.

￿Wash the accessories.

See "Cleaning and care" for more information.

Heating the oven

New ovens may have a slight odor during the first use. To eliminate the odor quickly, the oven should be operated at a high temperature for at least 1 hour.

Before heating the oven, remove all accessories and labels.

Make sure the room is well ventilated during this process.

￿Turn the function selector to "Convection Bake".

The factory-suggested temperature of 325°F (160°C) is indicated.

￿Using the temperature selector, set the maximum temperature, 475°F (250°C).

￿Heat the empty unit for at least one hour.

To automatically end this procedure; see "Selecting cooking times".

￿Allow the appliance to cool to room temperature.

￿Clean the oven with warm water and a mild cleaning agent and dry it with a clean cloth.

Close the door when the oven interior is completely dry.

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