Miele DG 2351 Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele DG 2351 Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele steam oven operating and installation instructions

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Operating and Installation instructions

Steam oven
DG 2351
DG 2551 / DG 2561
DG 2651 / DG 2661
GHirZ
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these operating
instructions before it is installed
or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 159 490

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  • Page 1: Operating And Installation Instructions

    Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 2351 DG 2551 / DG 2561 DG 2651 / DG 2661 GHirZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Front view.
  • Page 3 Appliance dimensions DG 2351 ........
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Contact point h Side runners with 4 shelf levels i Steam inlet j Drip channel in the oven k Floor heater l Temperature sensor m Outlet for air from oven interior n Drip channel in the door o Door release...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel p Display with symbols for: Cook Universal Cook Vegetables Q_ Cook Fish Cook Meat/Poultry Reheat Defrost Descale Standard settings Description of the appliance q Function selector (and On/Off) r Time/Temperature selector s Time/Temperature display with symbols for: Insufficient water Descale Temperature g Duration...
  • Page 6: Accessories Supplied

    For placing cooking containers on 2 cooking containers DGGL 1, perforated (usable capacity 0.9 litres) For steaming Gastronorm size GN 1/3 Side runners Steam oven cookbook Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal. Please read the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".
  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Container DGG 2 solid DGG 3 solid DGGL 4 perforated DGGL 5 perforated DGGL 6 perforated DGG 7 solid Lid - DGD for Gastronorm size GN 1/3 containers Building-under casing DGUG (certain models only) Counter top casing DGSG for freestanding installation (certain models only) Description of the appliance...
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rating on the data plate. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
  • Page 9 Correct usage To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, you should read these operating instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance. Built-in appliances must not be used until after they have been correctly installed.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children The appliance must be installed at such a height that small children cannot reach the appliance door, which gets hot during use. Use the safety lock to prevent children operating the appliance or altering the settings.
  • Page 11 Do not store cooked food in the oven. The moisture in the food can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not use metallic containers or utensils in the oven which are likely to rust.
  • Page 12 If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Stand back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
  • Page 13 Appliance faults If there is any damage to the appliance, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply immediately. It should not be used again until it has been repaired. If the appliance has not yet been fully installed, the electricity cable must be disconnected from the supply point.
  • Page 14: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
  • Page 15: Before Using For The First Time

    When the appliance is switched on the fan which expels steam from the oven can also be heard. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off. If you want to reduce the run-on time, you can do so by switching the appliance off and removing the water container.
  • Page 16: Setting The Language

    Before using for the first time Setting the language The steam oven is set up at the factory for German. You will need to change the language setting to your own language. Proceed as follows: Using the function selector: ^ Press it to switch the appliance on.
  • Page 17: Setting The Water Hardness

    Setting the water hardness The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (hard 4). If your water hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance. You can use the test strip supplied to...
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Heating Up For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time Open the door by pressing on the left hand side of the door release. The door will open slightly. Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see “Cleaning and care”).
  • Page 19: Operation

    Before each use ^ When using a perforated cooking container, push the condensate tray onto the lowest shelf runner to catch any drips. ^ Fill the water container. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water.
  • Page 20: Function Chart

    Operation Function chart Symbol Function COOK UNIVERSAL COOK VEG Q_ COOK FISH COOK MEAT/POULTRY REHEAT DEFROST DESCALE SETTINGS * Increase the recommended temperature to 100 °C or 210 °F when cooking fish with liquid in a solid container. Recommended Temperature range temperature which can be set in °C / °F...
  • Page 21: Switching On And Selecting A Function

    Switching on and selecting a function ^ Switch the appliance on by pressing the function selector. COOK UNIVERSAL will appear in the display, with the symbols for the functions available below it. The symbol for "Cook Universal" is highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 22: Altering The Recommended Temperature

    Operation Altering the recommended temperature The recommended temperature can be altered in 5 °C increments within a certain range. See Function chart for details. To change it once: ^ Whilst the temperature symbol z is flashing in the time/temperature display, turn the time/temperature selector until the required temperature appears, e.g 80 °C.
  • Page 23: Setting A Cooking Duration

    Setting a cooking duration After confirming the temperature, 3 zeros will appear in the display, and the time symbol g will start flashing. Proceed as follows: ^ Set the required duration, e.g. 20 minutes, using the time/temperature selector. A duration of between 1minute (0:01) and 4 hours 59 minutes (4:59) can be set.
  • Page 24: Starting A Programme

    Operation Starting a programme The appliance is set up at the factory so that it starts automatically as soon as you have confirmed the cooking duration. If you prefer to always start the programme manually, you will have to reset the standard setting for START to "manual"...
  • Page 25: After Starting A Programme

    After starting a programme After the start, you will hear the noise of the fan and the symbols in the function display will go out. The function selected, e.g. COOK FISH will remain displayed until the end of the cooking duration.
  • Page 26: Interrupting A Programme

    The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory. If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
  • Page 27: Changing The Settings During Operation

    Changing the settings during operation It is not possible to change the function during the heating up or the cooking phase. Switch the appliance off and start again. To change the temperature during the heating up phase: ^ Press the time/temperature selector. The set temperature will appear in the time/temperature display and the temperature symbol z will flash for a...
  • Page 28 Operation To change the cooking duration during the heating up phase: ^ Turn the time/temperature selector until the duration symbol g is highlighted in the time/temperature display and the set cooking duration appears. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. The g symbol will flash for a short time.
  • Page 29: At The End Of Cooking Duration

    If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
  • Page 30: After Use

    Proceed as follows: ^ Check the water level and add water if necessary. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. ^ Close the door. You can now use the oven as normal.
  • Page 31: System Lock

    System lock The appliance is set at the factory so that you can lock it when it is switched off to prevent it from being operated without your knowledge, by children for example. If you also wish to lock the appliance while it is operating, so that the cooking time and temperature cannot be altered, you will need to change the...
  • Page 32 The cooking duration and temperature cannot be altered. The oven can be switched off and back on again but not operated. To deactivate the lock when the...
  • Page 33: Practical Tips

    – To ensure even results when cooking with more than one container, do not use more than one gastronorm size GN 1/2 container. – The steam oven is designed to cook quantities of up to 6-8 portions. Be careful not to exceed the amounts quoted.
  • Page 34 Practical tips Heat-resistant glass, ceramics, porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and enamel dishes are all suitable. Important: – If using plastic cooking containers, make sure that they are heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to withstand hot steam. – Food will take considerably longer to cook than the time quoted if the dish has thick sides.
  • Page 35: Steaming

    Steaming Food Vegetables Asparagus, green Baby Carrots (whole) Beans (french) Beans (runner, sliced) Beetroot (whole) Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage (shredded) Carrots (stick) Cauliflower (florets) Courgettes (sliced) Fennel (quartered) Leeks (sliced) Mangetout Mushrooms (whole) Parsnips (halved) Peas Peppers (strips) Potatoes (halved) Potatoes, new (baby whole) Spinach (fresh) Sugar snap peas...
  • Page 36 Practical tips Food Meat Beef goulash Chicken breast Chicken, whole Knuckle of pork Lamb ragout Turkey escalope Turkey roulade Veal escalope Fish Cod steaks Salmon (fillets) Trout (fillets) Tuna steak Mussels Plaice, fillet Monk fish Trout, 250 g Miscellaneous Blanching vegetables Disinfecting baby bottles Melting chocolate (use a cover)
  • Page 37 Food Dried beans and pulses Red kidney beans (pre-soaked) Chick peas Millet Pearl Barley Buckwheat Read split lentils (un-soaked) Yellow split lentils (pre-soaked) Rice White basmati Brown basmati Long grain Brown Wild Thai fragrant / Jasmine Risotto / Arborio Mixed basmati and wild rice Eggs Soft boiled Medium boiled...
  • Page 38 – Yeast dough can be put in the oven to rise. Select Cook Universal and reduce the recommended temperature to 40 °C. Cover the dough.
  • Page 39: Reheating

    Reheating REHEAT function Food to be reheated Vegetables Cauliflower, runner beans, kohlrabi, carrots Side dishes Dumplings, potatoes (halved) Pasta, rice Meat and poultry Sliced meat 1.5 cm thick Stew Chicken schnitzel Meatballs in sauce Sliced roulade Fish Fish fillet Fish roulade, halved Plated meals Chicken fricassee with rice Roast pork with potatoes...
  • Page 40: Defrosting

    Practical tips Defrosting Food to be defrosted Meat Stew Minced meat Cutlets, chops, sausages Poultry Chicken Chicken drumsticks Chicken schnitzel Fish, seafood Fish fillets Prawns Vegetables Frozen in a block Frozen in small portions Fruit Apple sauce/stewed apples Berries Dairy products Cheese Cream Baking...
  • Page 41 Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food in a suitable container or on the rack. ^ Select the Defrost function and confirm your selection. ^ Change the recommended temperature if necessary (see chart) and confirm your selection.
  • Page 42: Bottling

    ^ Select the duration (see chart) and confirm your selection. ^ Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off. ^ Cover the jars with a cloth and allow...
  • Page 43: Meal Planning

    In general, cooking durations will vary according to the type of food. This means that you will need to open the steam oven at different times to add a particular dish. Our test kitchen recommends the following procedure, as shown in this example (Function: Cook Universal / 100 °C):...
  • Page 44: Blanching

    Practical tips Blanching You can use your steam oven to blanch vegetables and fruit to prepare them for freezing. Proceed as follows: ^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit (cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into a perforated cooking container. ^ Select the Cook Veg function and confirm your selection.
  • Page 45: Disinfecting Baby Bottles

    Disinfecting baby bottles The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other containers. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc., are declared by the manufacturer to be heat-resistant to 100 °C. Practical tips Proceed as follows: ^ Place the condensate tray on the first runner level and place the rack above it.
  • Page 46: Cleaning And Care

    E-cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
  • Page 47: Oven Interior

    The door seal can become porous and cracked over time. If this is the case, it should be replaced with a new seal. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers The condensate tray, rack and cooking containers should be washed and dried each time they are used.
  • Page 48: Water Container

    Cleaning and care Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. Also remove the insert from the water container. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and then pull it out of the container.
  • Page 49: Coupling Seal

    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. Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 50: Descaling

    Cleaning and care Descaling Only use proprietary citric acid based descaling agents or descaling tablets to descale the appliance (available from the Spare Parts Dept). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging. Do not use vinegar or descaling agents containing vinegar, as these can cause corrosion.
  • Page 51 The k symbol, the processing time of 22 minutes and the Start symbol h will appear in the display. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. Descaling will now begin, and the time will be shown counting down. It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first few minutes.
  • Page 52: Standard Settings

    The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. The standard settings are set using the function selector. The appliance will guide you through the procedure. Several settings can be altered in succession. Standard settings LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE The recommended temperature for all functions can be permanently altered within the range available for that function...
  • Page 53: Problem Solving Guide

    Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on. If it still will not start, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department. Problem solving guide ... when the appliance is switched on only the symbol $ appears.
  • Page 54 The seal must be replaced with a new one. If this does not solve the problem, call the Miele Service Department..the p symbol appears in the time/temperature display and an audible tone may sound.
  • Page 55: After Sales Service, Data Plate

    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 56: Installation

    Otherwise you may risk scalding or burning yourself with hot water and food when taking containers out of the oven. All dimensions are given in mm.
  • Page 57: Appliance Dimensions Dg 2351

    Installation Appliance dimensions DG 2351 Freestanding appliance c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance...
  • Page 58: Appliance And Building-In Dimensions Dg 2561 / Dg 2661

    Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance!
  • Page 59 Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
  • Page 60 Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
  • Page 61 Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 nstallation in a base unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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 N.B.
  • Page 62: Appliance And Building-In Dimensions Dg 2551 / Dg 2651

    Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance!
  • Page 63 Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
  • Page 64 Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
  • Page 65 Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a base unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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 N.B.
  • Page 66 Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Built under a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-under casing (available as an optional accessory) c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance!
  • Page 67: Fitting The Feet

    Fitting the feet The appliance is supplied with four feet. If the building-in recess is 350 mm high, the steam oven is installed without fitting the feet. If the building-in recess is 360 mm high, the feet need to be screwed into the appliance before installing it in the recess.
  • Page 68: Installing The Appliance

    Installation Installing the appliance ^ Before installing the appliance secure wood trim (supplied) h to the left hand side of the recess using the two 3 x 20 mm screws g supplied (see illustration). Dimension x is: 30 ± 5 mm for a recess height of 350 mm 40 ±...
  • Page 69: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
  • Page 70 Installation Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the...
  • Page 72 Alteration rights reserved / 2504 M.-Nr. 06 159 490 / 02 en / – This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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