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Tips for Regular Maintenance of Your Miele Oven

Cleaning your Miele oven or Steam combination oven is easy, thanks to Pyrolytic and HydroClean self-cleaning function. With just a little light maintenance between self-cleaning cycles, you can keep your appliance spotless. Here’s how to care for each part, step by step. 

How often should I clean my oven?

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Light daily cleaning

Wipe spills immediately after cooking using a damp cloth.

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Weekly care

Clean the door and control panel with a soft cloth and a mild Miele detergent.

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Quarterly

Activate Pyrolytic or HydroClean cycles depending on usage, especially after heavy roasting or baking.

How to clean specific parts of the oven

How to clean oven racks 

If your Miele oven features PyroFit accessories, you can leave the side racks and rails in place during the pyrolytic cleaning cycle. They are designed to withstand high temperatures and clean themselves along with the cavity.

 

For PerfectClean trays and racks, simply remove and wash them by hand. The patented surface prevents food from sticking, ensuring effortless cleaning.  (Do not put in the dishwasher as this may damage the surface). 

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How to clean the oven door

 

  • Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe the glass door with a soft cloth. For everyday maintenance, a damp cloth is all you need to keep the door looking spotless.
  • For stubborn marks: Use a non-scratch pad and mild Miele detergent. Do not use abrasive powders or homemade remedies that could damage the coating.
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How to deep clean the oven

For ovens with pyrolytic cleaning, use the highest setting when tackling heavy grease and baked-on spills. Always remove food debris first and ensure only PyroFit-safe accessories remain inside.   

For Steam combination ovens with HydroClean, insert the HydroCleaner, select the cleaning level, and let your oven do the work. The foam reaches every corner of the cavity, even around seams and joints.

For ovens without pyrolytic or HydroClean, we recommend using the Miele OvenClean or Combination Steam Oven sprays and Microfibre cloths to ensure safe cleaning of oven interiors.

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Miele suggested cleaning solutions for ovens

Miele’s cleaning products are developed alongside its appliances to ensure maximum performance, safety, and care. Unlike generic or homemade solutions, each product is tested specifically for use on Miele surfaces and technologies.

This ensures better results with less effort, no damage to coatings or finishes, and complete peace of mind when maintaining your oven. Whether you're running a HydroClean cycle or wiping down the glass door after roasting, Miele’s cleaning solutions are designed to do the job quickly, effectively, and safely:

  • Miele HydroCleaner product being poured into the oven drain to clean

    Miele HydroCleaner

    specially developed for automatic cleaning of the DGC Pro Steam combination oven. It’s food-safe, biodegradable, and packaged in recycled plastic. Not suitable for standard DGC models.

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  • A Miele OvenClean spray bottle is shown on top of a kitchen table top

    Miele OvenClean spray

    ideal for manual cleaning of oven interiors and trays.

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  • Miele DGClean spray bottle displayed on top of a kitchen counter top
    Miele Combination Steam Oven spray

    for the best cleaning results in combination steam ovens.

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  • A box of Miele MicroCloth kit with a green MicroCloth next to it, is shown on top of a kitchen counter top

    Miele MicroCloth kit

    this durable, high-performance set includes three specialised cloths: one universal, one glass, and one polishing cloth. Made from finely woven microfibres, they deliver a high level of cleaning power—whether used dry or damp, with or without cleaning agents.

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  • A box of Miele descaling tablets and two tablets outside the box is displayed on top of a kitchen table top

    Miele Descaling tablets

    essential for the descaling process in Miele steam ovens and combination steam ovens. These tablets effectively dissolve mineral deposits and limescale from internal components and steam generators. They leave no chemical residue after descaling.

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What not to do: common mistakes

 

  • Do not use bleach, ammonia or harsh chemical sprays that are not approved by Miele.
  • Avoid steel wool, metal scrapers or abrasive pads.
  • Never line the base of the oven with foil as this can disrupt heating elements and airflow.
  • Avoid homemade cleaning mixes like baking soda and vinegar, which can damage special coatings like PerfectClean.
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Key takeaway

Miele ovens are designed to take the stress out of cleaning, with self-cleaning functions and specially developed care products that keep every detail spotless. With just a little regular maintenance, your oven will stay looking and performing like new—so you can focus on enjoying the cooking.

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Experience Miele for yourself

Still unsure which appliance is right for you? Visit your local Miele Experience Centre or find kitchen specialist partners to explore the range up close and receive expert guidance tailored to your needs. You can also book a Miele Discovery Course — a relaxed, hands-on session where our culinary experts will prepare a delicious three-course lunch, and walk you through the appliances in action.  They will answer your questions, and help you make confident, informed choices. It’s the perfect way to see how Miele performance and design could transform your everyday cooking.

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