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Miele DGC 6300 Operating And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 User Manual Thanks for choosing ImportAppliances for your kitchen appliance purchase. We hope you are enjoying the convenience, quality and affordability of your new appliance. If you have any issues or questions, please contact us via email: info@ImportAppliances.com THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.
  • Page 2 Operating and installation instructions Steam combination oven To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr. 09 593 460 THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ........6 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 4 Contents Insufficient water..........33 User programmes .
  • Page 5 Contents Extracting juice with steam ......... . 76 Drying food .
  • Page 6 Contents Settings ............119 Cleaning and care .

  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments. This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use. This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the appliance inadvertently. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec- ognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 10 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts. If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Danger of burning. The steam oven becomes hot when in use. You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior, cooked food, oven accessories or hot steam. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven can melt at high temperatures and can even damage the steam oven or catch fire. Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in a steam oven.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions The appliance is designed in such a way that there will always be a little residual water left in the water container after use. If there is no residual water, there is something wrong. Call the Service Department.

  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...

  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Front view a Control panel k Drip channel b Ventilation outlet l Grease filter in back wall c Door seal m Floor heater d Grease filter in oven ceiling n Oven interior lighting e Steam channel o Temperature sensor f Water container p Outlet for air from oven interior...

  • Page 17: Accessories Supplied

    Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see "Optional accessories"). Condensate tray DGG 17 1 condensate tray For collecting excess moisture...
  • Page 18 For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container Descaling tablets For descaling the water container. Miele steam combination oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen. THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 19: Description Of The Functions

    Description of the functions Control panel This appliance is operated using dial controls and sensor switches. The dials can be turned 360° clockwise or anti-clockwise and can be retracted by pressing them. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume").

  • Page 20: Condensate Tray

    Description of the functions Display The following symbols appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Explanation A maximum of 3 options appear in the display. If more options are available a scroll bar will also appear in the display. - - - A dotted line will appear under the last option available.

  • Page 21: Water Container

    Description of the functions Water container The maximum water level is 1.2 litres, the minimum 0.75 litres. These levels are indicated on the container. Do not exceed the maximum level. The amount of water required for cooking will depend on the type of food and how long it needs to cook.

  • Page 22: Cooking Duration (Time)

    Description of the functions Cooking duration (time) Depending on the function, you can set a cooking duration of between 1 minute and 6, 10 or 12 hours. The duration of the Automatic, Maintenance and Menu cooking programmes is set at the factory and cannot be altered.

  • Page 23: Noises

    Description of the functions Noises You will hear a humming sound when the appliance is switched on, during operation and after it has been switched off. This sound does not indicate a malfunction or fault with the appliance. Sounds similar to a kettle boiling occur when steam is being generated.

  • Page 24: Keeping Warm

    Description of the functions Keeping warm with steam programmes If you wish to use this function you will need to alter the default setting (see "Settings"). If the steam oven is not switched off at the end of a cooking programme, the keeping warm function will activate automatically.

  • Page 25: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be requested to select some basic settings which are needed to set up the appliance up for using for the first time.
  • Page 26 Using for the first time Set the date ^ Turn the dial until the required year is displayed and then confirm your selection by pressing "OK". ^ Repeat this for the month and the day and select "OK" to confirm your choice. Set the time of day ^ Turn the dial to highlight the time of day.

  • Page 27: Cleaning For The First Time

    Using for the first time Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet. The appliance has undergone a function test in the factory. Residual water from this testing may have trickled back into the cabinet during transportation.

  • Page 28: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point for water, as this varies according to the altitude of the location of the appliance. This procedure also flushes out the waterways.

  • Page 29: Function Chart

    Function chart Function / menu Recommended Temperature temperature range Combination mode 170 °C / 340 °F 30 °C–225 °C 85 °F -435 °F Fan plus U 160 °C / 325 °C 30 °C–225 °C 85 °F -435 °F Automatic programmes c This option will bring up a list of all Automatic programmes available on this oven...
  • Page 30 Function chart Function / menu Recommended Temperature temperature range Defrost ) 60 °C / 140 °F 50–60 °C / 120–140 °F For gentle defrosting of frozen food Ç Reheat 130 °C / 265 °F 120–140 °C 250–285 °F For gentle reheating of cooked food Steam cooking 2 100 °C / 212 °F 40–100 °C /...

  • Page 31: Operating Principles

    Operating principles Preparation ^ Fill the water container with mains tap water up to at least the "min" marker. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use cold mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.

  • Page 32: At The End Of The Duration

    Operating principles With Fan plus U the appliance will start as soon as you have entered the temperature. The duration can be set using the X sensor. At the end of the duration A buzzer will sound at the end of the programme and "Process finished"...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Operation During use Interrupting operation Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory (except with "Fan plus"). Functions using steam: Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.

  • Page 34: To Save A Programme

    Operation To save a programme You can save your frequently used cooking processes to "User programmes". The word "Save" will appear in the display at the end of the programme. ^ Confirm with "OK". A summary will appear in the display. ^ Confirm with "OK".

  • Page 35: User Programmes

    Operation User programmes You can save up to 20 cooking programmes under their own individual names in the "User programmes" menu. If there are no programmes saved to memory the following will appear in the display: Create programme This is used to create a new user programme. If user programmes have already been created and saved, they will appear in the display.
  • Page 36 Operation ^ When you are ready, select "Finish programme" and select "OK" to confirm. A summary will appear in the display. ^ Confirm with "OK". You can save the programme using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK".

  • Page 37: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Start time / Finish You can delay the start of a programme. The oven will then switch on automatically. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling programme. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the programme to start.

  • Page 38: Minute Minder

    Additional functions To delete a setting You cannot delete a start or finish time. To delete these you have to cancel the whole cooking process. ^ Turn the function selector to "ß". Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g.
  • Page 39 Additional functions Entering settings If the clock display setting has been switched off, you can only use the minute minder with the oven switched on. Switch it on with the K sensor. ^ Touch the l sensor. ^ Set the minute minder time you require. ^ Confirm with "OK".

  • Page 40: System Lock

    Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being switched on by mistake. The appliance is delivered with the system lock deactivated (factory default setting). If you wish to use it you will need to alter the setting (see "Settings"). If activated, the $ symbol will show in the display when the oven is switched on.

  • Page 41: General Notes

    General notes This section contains general information. You will find more detailed information about particular foods and how to cook them in the other sections. Steam cooking The advantages of cooking with steam Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is not immersed in water.

  • Page 42: Shelf Level

    General notes – Place the cooking containers on the rack or on a suitable tray, and not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.

  • Page 43: Cooking Duration (Time)

    General notes Cooking duration (time) In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections. The quantity of food does not affect the cooking duration.

  • Page 44: Steam Cooking

    Steam cooking Vegetables Fresh Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. Frozen food Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand, unless they have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together.
  • Page 45 Steam cooking Duration As with conventional methods, when cooking vegetables with steam the cooking duration will depend on the size and also whether you want the vegetables to be al dente or soft/well done. Example: firm potatoes, cut into quarters = approx. 18 minutes firm potatoes, cut in half = approx.
  • Page 46 Steam cooking Duration in minutes Chicory, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Corn on the cob 30–35 Courgettes, sliced 2–3 Curly kale, chopped 23–26 Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, cut into strips 4–5 Firm potatoes, peeled whole 27–29 halved 21–22 quartered 16–18 Fairly firm potatoes, peeled whole 25–27...
  • Page 47 Steam cooking Duration in minutes Red cabbage, chopped 23–26 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Romanesco, whole 22–25 Savoy cabbage, chopped 10–11 Spinach 1–2 Spring cabbage, chopped 10–11 Sprouts 10–12 Swede, chopped 6–7 Sugar snap peas 5–7 White asparagus 9–10 White cabbage, chopped THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 48: Meat

    Steam cooking Meat Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way. Frozen food Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking in the steam oven (see "Defrost"). Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. for a stew, sear the meat in a pan on the hob first. Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the meat, and not on the weight.
  • Page 49 Steam cooking Settings Automatic programmes > Meat > ... > Steam cooking Further programmes > Cook meat, or Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to start with.

  • Page 50: Sausages

    Steam cooking Sausages Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 90 °C Duration: see chart Sausages Duration in minutes Bologna sausages 6–8 Frankfurters 6–8 Veal sausages 6–8 THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 51: Fish

    Steam cooking Fish Fresh Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet. Frozen food Defrost frozen fish before cooking (see "Defrosting"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to season fish with salt when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavour.
  • Page 52 Steam cooking Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish, the longer the cooking duration. A 3 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g will take longer to cook than a 2 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g.
  • Page 53 Steam cooking The cooking durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer.

  • Page 54: Shellfish

    Steam cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the shellfish. Cooking containers If using a perforated container, grease it first. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart.

  • Page 55: Mussels

    Steam cooking Mussels Fresh Only cook mussels which are closed. N.B. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked. Danger of food poisoning. Steep fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to clean them.

  • Page 56: Rice

    Steam cooking Rice Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients are lost.

  • Page 57: Pasta

    Steam cooking Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx.

  • Page 58: Dumplings

    Steam cooking Dumplings Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is because even although they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C...

  • Page 59: Grain

    Steam cooking Grain Grain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked in liquid.The proportion of grain to liquid depends on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Ratio Duration in Grain : Liquid...

  • Page 60: Dried Pulses

    Steam cooking Dried pulses Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking. With unsoaked pulses a specific ratio of pulses : water is required.
  • Page 61 Steam cooking Unsoaked Duration in Ratio minutes Pulses : Liquid Beans Adzuki beans 95–105 1 : 3 Black beans 100–120 1 : 3 Haricot beans 80–90 1 : 3 Kidney beans 130–140 1 : 3 Pinto beans 115–135 1 : 3 Lentils Brown lentils 13–14...

  • Page 62: Hen's Eggs

    Steam cooking Hen's eggs Use a perforated container to boil eggs in the steam oven. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. When using a solid container for make egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, remember to grease it first.

  • Page 63: Fruit

    Steam cooking Fruit Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice. You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a glaze for a fruit flan.

  • Page 64: Menu Cooking (Cooking Whole Meals)

    Steam cooking Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) Before cooking meals with the Menu cooking function switch off the moisture reduction system (see "Settings"). You can use the steam oven to cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking durations, e.g. fish fillet with rice and broccoli.
  • Page 65 Steam cooking Example Rice 20 minutes Fish fillet 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes (1st duration: rice) 6 minutes less 4 minutes = 2 minutes (2nd duration: fish fillet) Remaining time = 4 minutes (3rd duration: broccoli) Duration 20 min - rice 6 min - fish fillet...

  • Page 66: Special Applications

    Special applications Reheat The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have been prepared previously (e.g.
  • Page 67 Special applications Food Temperature Moisture Duration in in °C in % minutes Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower Kohlrabi 8–10 Beans Side dishes Pasta Rice 8–10 Potatoes, cut in half lengthways Dumplings 18–20 Mashed potato Meat and poultry Sliced meat, 1 1/2 cm thick Roulades, sliced Goulash Lamb stew...

  • Page 68: Defrost

    Special applications Defrost It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exception: 50 °C for minced meat and game Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting. Exceptions: Leave bread, biscuits and cakes in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb moisture and become soft.
  • Page 69 Special applications Tips Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2–5 minutes should be enough. When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g. berries, chops, fish fillets etc.
  • Page 70 Special applications Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in g in °C duration in minutes in minutes Baked goods Creamed mixture 10–15 cakes / biscuits Puff pastries / 10–12 10–15 Yeast buns Bread / rolls Bread rolls Rye bread, sliced Wholegrain bread, sliced...
  • Page 71 Special applications Food to be defrosted Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time in g in °C duration in minutes in minutes Fish Fish fillets 10–15 Lobster 25–30 10–15 Small shrimps 4–6 Trout 15–18 10–15 Meat Cutlets / chops / 25–35 15–20 sausages Goulash 30–40...

  • Page 72: Bottling

    Special applications Bottling Vegetables and fruit Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition for bottling. Glass jars Use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable.
  • Page 73 Special applications Fill the jars with liquid. The produce must be completely covered. Use a sugar solution for fruit and a salt or vinegar solution for vegetables. Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off.
  • Page 74 Special applications Produce Temperature in °C Duration in minutes* Berries Red / Blackcurrants Gooseberries Cranberries Fruit with stones Cherries Mirabelle plums Plums Peaches Greengages Fruit with pips Apples Apple sauce Quinces Vegetables Beans Broad beans Gherkins * The times quoted are for 1.0 litre jars. If using 0.5 litre jars reduce the duration by about 15 minutes.
  • Page 75 Special applications Bottling cakes Creamed, sponge and yeast dough mixtures are all suitable for bottling. Cakes will keep for approx. 6 months. Cakes made with fresh fruit are not suitable for long term storage, and must be consumed within 2 days of being made.
  • Page 76 Special applications Settings Type of Oven function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration mixture in °C in % in minutes Creamed Conventional 25–45 heat Sponge Conventional 50–55 heat Yeast Combination dough mode - 30–35 Conventional heat THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 77: Extracting Juice With Steam

    Special applications Extracting juice with steam You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit, such as berries and cherries. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also produce a more intense flavour.

  • Page 78: Drying Food

    Special applications Drying food Only use the Combination mode function to dry food so that moisture can be dissipated. Procedure ^ Cut the produce into similar sized pieces. ^ Divide the pieces out evenly on the rack or in a perforated container.

  • Page 79: Making Yoghurt

    Special applications Making yoghurt To make yoghurt, you will need either fresh live yoghurt or yoghurt culture, obtainable from health food shops. Use natural yoghurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yoghurt is not suitable. The yoghurt must be fresh (short storage time) You can use either unchilled long-life or fresh milk.
  • Page 80 Special applications When using yoghurt enzyme, yoghurt can be made from a milk / cream mixture. Mix 3/4 litre milk with 1/4 litre cream. Procedure ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk or make up the mixture with yoghurt enzyme, following the instructions on the packaging.

  • Page 81: Proving Yeast Dough

    Special applications Proving yeast dough Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack. Settings Further programmes > Prove dough Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 40 °C Duration: according to the recipe Dissolving gelatine Procedure ^ Gelatine leaves: Completely cover the gelatine leaves with...

  • Page 82: Melting Chocolate

    Special applications Melting chocolate You can use the steam oven for melting any type of chocolate. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. Leave chocolate cake covering in its packaging, and place in a perforated cooking container. ^ Place large quantities in a solid cooking container and small quantities in a cup or a bowl.

  • Page 83: Skinning Vegetables And Fruit

    Special applications Skinning vegetables and fruit Procedure ^ Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the fruit/vegetables in a perforated cooking container. ^ To blanch almonds, it is important to plunge them into cold water as soon as they are taken out of the oven otherwise the skin cannot be removed.

  • Page 84: Apple Storage

    Special applications Apple storage You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them for. Once treated, the apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit.

  • Page 85: Sweat Onions

    Special applications Sweat onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions up into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking container with a little butter. ^ Cover the container or the dish with a lid or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot steam.

  • Page 86: Disinfect Items

    Special applications Disinfect items The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other containers so that at the end of the programme they are as germ free as they would have been had they been boiled. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc. are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 °C and also that they can withstand hot steam.

  • Page 87: Decrystallise Honey

    Special applications Decrystallise honey Procedure ^ Loosen the lid and place the jar of honey in a perforated cooking container or on the rack. ^ Stir the honey once during the cooking duration. Settings Automatic programmes > Special > Decrystallise honey Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 60 °C Duration: 90 minutes (depending on the size of the jar or the...

  • Page 88: Roasting

    Roasting General information Please ensure that both grease filters are inserted in the oven. Frozen meat must be defrosted before it is cooked. Never cook from frozen. In general, it is best to place the meat directly on the rack and place the condensate tray underneath.

  • Page 89: Combination Mode

    Roasting Combination mode The cooking durations for combination mode are longer than durations in a conventional oven as combination mode cooking is carried out at lower temperatures. The lower the temperature in the cooking compartment compared to the core temperature, the longer the cooking process and therefore the more tender the result.
  • Page 90 Roasting Settings Combination mode G (Roasting) Type of meat Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in in °C in % minutes Poultry Duck (whole up to 3 kg) 60–90 10–20 Goose (whole up to 4 kg) 130–150 120–150 Goose thighs 30–40 10–15 Chicken, whole 200–225...
  • Page 91 Roasting Combination mode G (Roasting) Type of meat Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in in °C in % minutes Lamb Leg of lamb 200–225 35–40 120–160 Crown roast 20–35 40–70 Beef Fillet 210–225 40–60 Sirloin joint 200–225 40–120 Pot roast 200–225 Pork Fillet 200–225...

  • Page 92: Baking

    Baking General information Handling and preparing food correctly is essential for maintaining good health. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. until they are golden brown. Do not overcook them. Remove the grease filter from the back wall. Otherwise results can be uneven. (Exception: Flans with a deep, fresh fruit filling, e.g.

  • Page 93: Fan Plus

    Baking Fan plus When baking cakes with a moist topping only bake on one level. When baking cakes with a deep fresh fruit filling, e.g. plum or damson, use the condensate tray. As it has higher sides than the baking tray fruit juice is less likely to spill over and the oven will stay cleaner.

  • Page 94: Cake Plus

    Baking Cake plus This function is particularly suitable for – creamed mixture; the mixture rises evenly and is very light. – choux pastry (e.g. eclairs); the mixture rises well and so dries inside. Dark tins are best for baking. Baking chart Cake plus Type of mixture Temperature in...
  • Page 95 Baking Baking chart Combination mode G (baking) Type of mixture Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in in °C in % minutes Puff pastry 170–190 170–190 170–190 Yeast dough Baguettes 160–195 Sponge tray bake with 160–190 20–23 fruit Croissants 160–180 17–22 Flat bread 165–185 Plaited loaf 140–170...
  • Page 96 Baking Combination mode G (baking) Type of mixture Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in °C in % in minutes Yeast dough Multigrain rolls 15–25 White bread 170–195 White rolls 15–25 Mixed wheatgrain bread 170–190 Shortcrust pastry Small cakes 150–170 20–25 Fruit pie 180–225 150–170 150–160...

  • Page 97: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes Your appliance has a wide range of Automatic programmes. Each one contains the relevant cooking function, temperature and duration. All you have to do is select the Automatic programme you want and select how well done you want the food cooked.
  • Page 98 Automatic programmes ^ Select "Automatic programmes". ^ Select the appropriate sub menu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the type of vegetables (e.g. cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm any further options. ^ Select the cooking method you want to use and how well cooked you want the food cooked.

  • Page 99: Recipes For Automatic Programmes

    Recipes for Automatic programmes Plaited Swiss loaf Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 51 minutes Automatic >Bread > Plaited Swiss loaf > Bake Ingredients for 1 loaf Settings for manual cooking 675 g strong white flour 75 g spelt flour Function: Combination mode 120 g softened butter Step 1 2 tsp salt...
  • Page 100 Recipes for Automatic programmes Croissants 1. Sift the flour into a bowl and add the salt, sugar and softened butter. Programme duration: 25 minutes Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk and add to the flour. Knead for Makes approx. 10 - 12 3–4 minutes to get a smooth dough.
  • Page 101 Recipes for Automatic programmes Automatic programme settings Automatic > Rolls > Croissants > Bake Settings for manual cooking Function: Combination mode Step 1 Temperature: 100 °C Moisture: 100 % Duration: 9 minutes Step 2 Temperature: 1 tray: 160–190 °C 2 trays: 170–190 °C Moisture: 90 % Duration: 10 minutes Step 3...
  • Page 102 Recipes for Automatic programmes Baguettes Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 48 minutes Automatic > Bread > Baguettes > Bake Ingredients for 2 baguettes Settings for manual cooking 500 g strong white flour Function: Combination mode 20 g fresh yeast Step 1 3 g sugar Temperature: 40 °C 10 g salt...
  • Page 103 Recipes for Automatic programmes Flat bread Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 53 minutes Automatic > Bread > Flat bread > Bake Ingredients for one tray C 28 cm Settings for manual cooking 40 g fresh yeast Function: Combination mode 150 ml lukewarm water Step 1 300 g strong white flour Temperature: 40 °C...
  • Page 104 Recipes for Automatic programmes Multigrain rolls Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 24-34 minutes Automatic > Rolls > Multigrain rolls > Bake Makes 8 – 10 rolls Settings for manual cooking 250 g spelt flour 250 g strong wholemeal flour Function: Combination mode 2 tsp salt Step 1 100 g sunflower seeds...
  • Page 105 Recipes for Automatic programmes Mixed wheatgrain bread Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 48 minutes Automatic > Bread > MIxed wheatgrain bread > Bake Ingredients for 1 loaf Settings for manual cooking 40 g fresh yeast tsp sugar Function: Combination mode 280 ml lukewarm water Step 1 375 g strong brown bread flour...
  • Page 106 Recipes for Automatic programmes White rolls Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 26–36 minutes Automatic > Rolls > Wheat rolls > Bake Ingredients for 8 rolls Settings for manual cooking 20 g fresh yeast Function: Combination mode 260 ml lukewarm water Step 1 500 g strong white flour Temperature: 40 °C...
  • Page 107 Recipes for Automatic programmes White bread Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 48 minutes Automatic > Bread > White bread > Bake Ingredients for 1 loaf Settings for manual cooking 20 g fresh yeast 260 ml lukewarm water Function: Combination mode 500 g strong white flour Step 1 10 g salt...
  • Page 108 Recipes for Automatic programmes Crown roast Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 36 minutes Automatic > Meat > Lamb > Crown roast > Roast Serves 4 Settings for manual cooking 1 lamb crown (1.5 kg) 1-2 tablespoons of oil Function: Combination mode Salt Step 1 Pepper...
  • Page 109 Recipes for Automatic programmes Braised beef Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 263 minutes Automatic > Meat > Beef > Braised beef > Roast Duration: 263 minutes Serves 4 1 onion Settings for manual cooking Soup greens (onion, carrot, celery etc.) 1–1.5 kg braising beef (max.) Function: Combinatin mode 500 ml red wine...
  • Page 110 Recipes for Automatic programmes Fillet of beef Automatic programme settings Programme duration: Automatic > Meat > Beef > Fillet of 40–120 minutes beef > Piece > Roast Serves 4 Settings for manual cooking 800 g fillet of beef Function: Combination mode approx.
  • Page 111 Recipes for Automatic programmes Roast beef with sautéed 4. Peel and slice the onion and slice the potatoes. Heat the clarified butter in a potatoes and remoulade pan on the hob, then add the potatoes, Programme duration: 40-120 minutes bacon and onions. Fry until crispy and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Page 112 Recipes for Automatic programmes Pork en croûte 4. Roll the pastry out onto a floured surface and arrange the sliced ham on Programme duration: 35 minutes top. Spread the sausage meat mixture evenly over the ham and place the fillet Serves 4 of pork on top.
  • Page 113 Recipes for Automatic programmes Roast pork Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 180-230 minutes Automatic > Meat > Pork > Pork with crackling > Roast Serves 4 Settings for manual cooking Soup greens (onion, carrot, celery etc.) 500 ml stock Function: Combination mode 750 g pork joint Step 1 Salt...
  • Page 114 Recipes for Automatic programmes Chicken Automatic programme settings Programme duration: 51 minutes Automatic > Meat > Poultry > Chicken > Whole > Roast Serves 2 Settings for manual cooking 1 chicken (approx. 1200 g) 2 tbsp oil Step 2 Salt Function: Combination mode Paprika Step 1...

  • Page 115: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Vegetables Blanching Steam cooking Bottling Cauliflower Beans Green beans Yellow beans Broad beans French beans Runner beans Broccoli Chinese cabbage Peas Fennel Kale Potatoes New potatoes Peeled potatoes Kohlrabi Pumpkin Corn on the cob Chard Carrots Chantenay carrots Baby carrots Main crop carrots THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.
  • Page 116 Programme overview Vegetables Blanching Steam cooking Peppers Leeks Brussels sprouts Red cabbage Asparagus White asparagus Green asparagus Spinach Spring cabbage White cabbage Savoy cabbage Courgettes Sugar snap peas THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 117: Fish

    Programme overview Fish Meat Roasted Baked Poultry Steam cooking Chicken, whole Seabream Lamb Trout Crown roast Halibut Beef Fillet of beef Carp Piece Salmon Braised beef Coley Sirloin joint Piece Rose fish Pork Haddock Pork fillet Plaice Fillet of pork Pollock en croûte Pork with...

  • Page 118: Fruit

    Programme overview Fruit Blanching Steam Drying food Bottling cooking Apples Pears Cherries Plums Citrus fruit Hen's eggs Steam cooking Small Soft Medium Hard Medium Soft Medium Hard Large Soft Medium Hard Extra large Soft Medium Hard THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 119: Bread

    Programme overview Bread Baking Baguettes Flat bread Plaited loaf White bread Mixed wheatgrain bread Bread rolls Baking Croissants Multigrain rolls White rolls Special applications Heating damp flannels Dissolve gelatine Decrystallise honey Make yoghurt Melt chocolate Cook bacon Sweat onions THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Settings Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are indicated by a tick L next to them. "#" Back takes you to the previous screen or level. After confirming "OK"...
  • Page 121 Settings The factory setting for each option is shown in bold. Option Available settings Language J Deutsch, English and other languages Country Time of day Display Off / On / Night dimming Clock format 12 h / 24 h Date Set the date Lighting On / On for 15 seconds...
  • Page 122 Settings Option Available settings Water hardness Soft (< 8.4 °dH, < 1.5 mmol/l) Medium ( 8.4–14 °dH, 1.5–2.5 mmol/l) Hard (> 14 °dH, > 2.5 mmol/l) Showroom programme Demo programme On / Off Factory default Settings Reset / Do not reset User programmes Delete / Do not delete Recommended temperatures...

  • Page 123: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. The appliance and accessories should be cleaned and dried thoroughly after each use.

  • Page 124: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and care Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.

  • Page 125: Accessories

    They are all dishwasher safe. Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discolouration from cooking containers. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse the containers thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.
  • Page 126 Cleaning and care To remove the side runners ^ Pull out the fixing knob as far as possible. Remove each runner by first pulling it to the side a and then out from the back b. ^ To re-fit the runners, reverse the above procedure: first fit them into the back of the oven and then push them in at the sides.
  • Page 127 Cleaning and care ^ Hold the ceiling filter at a slight angle to insert it. THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 128: Water Container

    Cleaning and care Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and the pull it out of the container. ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container.

  • Page 129: Coupling Seal

    Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Only use the silicone grease supplied. On no account must margarine or oil or any other domestic grease or fat be used, as these can cause the seal to swell.

  • Page 130: Oven Interior

    Cleaning and care Oven interior The oven interior is made from stainless steel which has been treated with a special finish called PerfectClean. Please see "PerfectClean" in the section on Cleaning and care. The oven door and the side runners can be removed to make it easier to clean the oven interior.

  • Page 131: Perfectclean

    Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. PerfectClean...
  • Page 132 Cleaning and care Remove residual cleaning agent after cleaning. If left it will reduce the non-stick properties of the PerfectClean surfaces. To protect the non-stick effect of PerfectClean surfaces please avoid: – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners, –...

  • Page 133: Maintenance

    Cleaning and care Maintenance Soak Stubborn soiling from roasting can be soaked using this programme. ^ Allow the oven interior to cool down. ^ Remove all accessories and fill the water container with fresh tap water. ^ Select "Further programmes" € / "Maintenance". ^ Select "Soak".

  • Page 134: Descaling

    Cleaning and care Descaling For optimum cleaning results we recommend that you use Miele descaling tablets to descale your steam oven (see "Optional accessories"). A proprietary citric acid based descaling agent can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging regarding safety and dosage.
  • Page 135 Cleaning and care ^ Remove the water container and empty it. Remove the insert. ^ Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly. ^ Replace the insert and fill the water container with 1 litre of fresh tap water. Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.

  • Page 136: Oven Door

    Cleaning and care Oven door It is much easier to clean the oven interior if you remove the door first. To remove the door ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges. ^ Slowly close the door until the raised levers are touching the frame.
  • Page 137 Cleaning and care To dismantle the door The oven door consists of three glass panels: an inner a, middle b and outer c panel as shown in the illustration. In the rare event that condensate or soiling has worked its way in between the glass panels, the door can be dismantled in order to clean the individual panels.
  • Page 138 Cleaning and care ^ Open the inner panel towards you. Then pull it out as far as possible in its retainer (see detail). ^ Push the middle glass panel b in its retainer d in the direction of the arrow into the front clips e. THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.
  • Page 139 Cleaning and care ^ Pull the middle panel b upwards out of its retainer at the back and then remove it from the front clips. The individual glass panels can now be cleaned with a sponge and a solution of hot water and a little washing-up liquid.
  • Page 140 Cleaning and care To reassemble the door ^ Insert the middle panel into the clips at the front and then lower the panel carefully and locate securely in position at the rear. Make sure when inserting the panel that the material number f is visible in the lower right hand corner (see illustration).

  • Page 141: Problem Solving Guide

    If, after resetting the trip switch in the mains fuse box and switching the appliance back on, the appliance will still not heat up, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department. ^ Switch demo mode off and follow the instructions in the...
  • Page 142 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy The water container The coupling seal in the water container has become has become harder to stiff. put into the appliance ^ Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water and take out again. container with silicone grease, as described in "Cleaning and care >...
  • Page 143 ^ Open the door and let the oven cool down. The oven lighting is The lamp is defective. not working. Call Miele Service to have the lamp replaced. F and a number appear in the display. F 20 The water container has not been pushed into the appliance properly.
  • Page 144 Problem solving guide Problem Cause Cakes and biscuits are The temperature set is not the same as the one given not cooked properly in the recipe. after following the times The grease filter is inserted in the back panel. Baking given in the recipe.

  • Page 145: Optional Accessories

    Miele appliances. These can be ordered online from the Miele webshop: or from Miele (see the end of this booklet for contact details) Cooking containers There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking...
  • Page 146 Optional accessories DGGL 5 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 325 x 175 x 65 mm (W x D x H) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 325 x 175 x 100 mm (W x D x H) DGG 7 Solid cooking container...

  • Page 147: Cleaning And Care Products

    Rack For placing your own cooking containers on and for roasting. Cleaning and care products Miele descaling tablets- pack of 6 For descaling the appliance. Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes discolouration from cooking containers. THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 148: Other Accessories

    Die-cast aluminium casserole dish with non-stick surface and stainless steel lid. Also suitable for use on an extended zone of induction hobs and in all Miele ovens. Not suitable for use on gas hobs. Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg. Dimensions: 325 x 260 x 65 mm...

  • Page 149: Safety Instructions For Installation

    Safety instructions for installation Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

  • Page 150: Appliance And Building-In Dimensions

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance. e Mains connection cable * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.
  • Page 151 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure sufficient ventilation to the oven, a cut-out of 500 x 30 mm is required in the interim shelf above the building-in recess a and in the top of the housing unit b. The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 152: Installation In A Base Unit

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a base unit When building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please also observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth required for the hob. a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
  • Page 153 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure sufficient ventilation to the oven, a cut-out of 500 x 30 mm is required in the base of the building-in recess a and in the bottom of the housing unit b. The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 154: Installation In A Tall Unit In Combination With An Oven

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance.
  • Page 155 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure sufficient ventilation to the oven, a cut-out of 500 x 30 mm is required in the interim shelf above the building-in recess a and in the top of the housing unit b. The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 156: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche and align it. ^ Secure the appliance by screwing the two wood screws 3.5x 25 mm i (supplied) into the vertical trim on either side of the appliance (see illustration). THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 157: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

  • Page 158: Connection Cable

    A damaged cable must be replaced with a special pvc insulated connection cable of type H 05 VV-F, available from Miele. It must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician. The connection data are quoted on the data plate. THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 159: Energy Efficiency Class

    Energy efficiency class This appliance is rated energy efficiency class A in accordance with EN 50304. Tests were carried out using "Cake plus". THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF-IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE.

  • Page 160: After Sales Service, Data Plate, Guarantee

    N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is quoted on the data plate supplied with the appliance.
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