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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Combi-Steam Ovens
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 11 923 940

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Combi-Steam Ovens To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 923 940...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cooking phase ....................32 Steam reduction ....................33 Oven interior lighting ................... 33 Before first use ....................34 Miele@home ......................34 Basic settings ...................... 35 Cleaning for the first time ..................36 Setting the correct boiling point for water............37...
  • Page 3 Steam reduction ....................44 Recommended temperatures................45 Booster ........................ 45 Water hardness ....................46 Automatic rinsing ....................47 Safety ........................47 Miele@home ......................48 Remote control....................49 Activating MobileStart ..................49 RemoteUpdate ....................49 Software version....................50 Demo Mode......................50 Factory default.....................
  • Page 4 Mussels ....................... 87 Menu Cooking ..................... 88 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking ................90 Additional applications ..................98 Reheat ......................... 98 Defrost......................... 100 Miele Mix & Match....................103 Blanching......................115 Canning ....................... 115 Canning cakes..................... 118 Dehydrate ......................119 Proofing ....................... 120 Sanitizing Cookware ...................
  • Page 5 Contents Keep warm ......................122 Heating damp towels ..................123 Dissolving Gelatine....................123 Decrystalize honey ....................124 Melting Chocolate ....................124 Making Yogurt ..................... 125 Rendering Fat ...................... 126 Sweating Onions ....................126 Juicing ......................... 127 Fruit jam....................... 128 Skinning Fruits and Vegetables ................129 Preserving Apples ....................
  • Page 6 Contents Lowering the browning/broiling element ............. 148 Maintenance......................149 Soaking ......................149 Drying ......................149 Rinsing......................149 Descaling the steam oven ................149 Removing the door....................151 Installing the door....................152 Frequently Asked Questions ................153 Optional accessories ..................158 Containers ......................

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    This prevents both personal injury and damage to the steam oven. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place...
  • Page 8 (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special bulb must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement of bulbs may only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the steam oven inadvertently.  Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do not let them play with it. ...
  • Page 10  Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Miele may void the user's authority to operate the steam oven.
  • Page 11 Do not open the steam oven housing under any circumstances.  While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be per- formed by a Miele-authorized service technicians. Work by unquali- fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the main electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: - The circuit breakers have been switched off, or - The fuses of the electrical installation have been completely re- moved, or - Unplug (if plug present) the machine from the outlet.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use  Danger of burning. The heater elements may still be hot even if they are not glowing red. The surfaces of the oven compartment can cause burns if they are touched. External parts of the steam oven such as the door glass, control panel, and the vent become quite hot.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING Never use the steam oven to heat or warm up a room. This may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the steam oven.  WARNING Never use the steam oven for storage purposes. This may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the steam oven.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Risk of injury caused by hot food. Food may spill or splash around when placing it into the oven or re- moving it. The food can cause burns. When placing cooking containers in the oven or removing them, make sure that the hot food does not spill.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  The door can support a maximum weight of 22 lbs (10 kg). Do not sit, lean or place heavy items on the open oven door. Also be sure nothing can get trapped between the door and the oven cavity. The steam oven could get damaged.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Never line the floor of the oven with aluminum foil or oven liners. Do not place any dishware or any pans, pots, or baking trays directly on the floor of the oven compartment. If you want to use the floor of the oven compartment as an extra sur- face, place the wire rack on the floor of the oven compartment with the rack surface facing up and the dishware on top.
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  Only clean parts listed in these operating and installation instruc- tions.  Risk of injury due to electric shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit.
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Accessories  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void.  The perforated and solid cooking pans will be damaged by high temperatures! Use them only in modes and programs that work ex- clusively with steam.

  • Page 20: Overview

    Overview Steam oven DGC 7440 a Controls b Vent c Browning/Broiling element d Oven interior lighting e Convection fan with heating element f Oven floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath it g Drip channel h Temperature sensor i Moisture sensor j Door seal k Side runners with 3 shelf levels l Steam inlet...

  • Page 21: Dgc 7370, Dgc 7470

    Overview DGC 7370, DGC 7470 a Controls b Vent c Browning/Broiling element d Oven interior lighting e Convection fan with heating element f Oven floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath it g Drip channel h Temperature sensor i Moisture sensor j Door seal k Side runners with 3 shelf levels l Steam inlet...
  • Page 22 Overview a Condensate container b Condensate container compartment c Data plate d Compartment for water container e Water container...

  • Page 23: Data Plate

    Here you can find the model and serial 17 11/16" x 7 1/2" x 1 9/16" (WxDxH) number. 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) Have this information available if you need to contact Miele so that any is- Universal tray sues can be rectified as quickly as pos- sible. Included accessories...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    For turning the steam oven on and buttons For scrolling through lists and for changing values b Optical interface h OK sensor button (for Miele Service only) For accessing functions and saving c  sensor button settings For controlling the steam oven via i  sensor button...

  • Page 25: On/Off Button

    Control panel On/Off button Sensor buttons The  On/Off button is recessed and The sensor buttons react to touch. Ev- reacts to touch. ery tap of a sensor button is confirmed with an audible keypad tone. You can Use this button to turn the steam oven turn this keypad tone off using Addi- on and off.
  • Page 26 Sensor buttons under the display Sensor button Function  If you want to control the steam oven from your mobile device, you must have the Miele@home system, turn on the Remote con- setting, and tap this sensor button. The sensor button then trol lights up orange and the MobileStart function is available.

  • Page 27: Symbols

    Control panel Sensor button Function  If no cooking program is in progress, you can use this sensor button to set a timer (e.g., when boiling eggs) at any point. If a cooking program is in progress at the same time, you can set a timer, the cooking duration, and a start or end time for the pro- gram.

  • Page 28: Using The Appliance

    Using the appliance Use the  and  arrow buttons or the Changing a setting in a list            area between them in the navi-  Touch the  or  arrow buttons or gation area to use the steam oven. swipe to the right or left in the As soon as you reach a value, mes- ...

  • Page 29: Selecting An Operating Mode Or Function

    Using the appliance Selecting an operating mode Entering numbers or function Numbers that can be changed are high- lighted. The sensor buttons for the operating modes and functions (e.g., Addi-  Touch the  or  arrow buttons or  ) are located above the display tional swipe to the right or left in the ...

  • Page 30: Activating Mobilestart

     Select the  sensor button to acti- vate MobileStart. The  sensor button lights up. You can operate your steam oven remotely with the Miele app. Directly operating on the steam oven takes priority over operating it via the remote-control function on the app.

  • Page 31: Description Of Functions

    Description of functions Control panel Temperature The water container and the conden- Some operating modes have a preset sate container are located behind the recommended temperature. The recom- control panel. The panel is opened and mended temperature can be altered closed by touching the  sensor but- within the given range for an individual ton.

  • Page 32: Cooking Duration

    Description of functions Cooking duration Heating-up phase Depending on the operating mode, you The display shows the temperature in can set a cooking duration of between the oven compartment as it rises during 1 minute and 10 or 12 hours. the heating-up phase in all operating The cooking durations of the Mas- modes (exceptions: Maxi Broil...

  • Page 33: Steam Reduction

    Description of functions Steam reduction Oven interior lighting With steam cooking and Combi-Steam, For energy-saving reasons, the oven in- the steam-reduction function will turn terior lighting has been set at the fac- on automatically at the end of a cooking tory to go out after the program has be- program which uses a temperature gun.

  • Page 34: Before First Use

    - a WiFi network fore, the availability of featured func- tions cannot be guaranteed. - the Miele app - a Miele user account You can create Miele@home availability a user account via the Miele app. The ability to use the Miele app de-...

  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    You must make the following settings display. before starting up for the first time. You can change these settings again at a  To set up Miele@home immediately, later time (see “Settings”). select  and confirm with OK. Continue ...

  • Page 36: Cleaning For The First Time

    Before first use Setting the water hardness Cleaning the water container and condensate container Your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of the water in  Risk of injury caused by the con- your area. trol panel.

  • Page 37: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Before first use Cleaning the accessories/oven com- Setting the correct boiling partment point for water  Take all accessories out of the oven Before cooking food for the first time, compartment. you must adjust the steam oven to the boiling temperature of the water, which ...

  • Page 38: Heating Up The Steam Oven

    Before first use Heating up the steam oven  Take all accessories out of the oven compartment if applicable.  To remove the grease from the ring heater element, heat the steam oven up to 395°F (200°C) using the Con- vection Bake  ...

  • Page 39: Settings

    Settings Settings overview Menu option Available settings ... |  |  | ... Language  deutsch english Location Time Show * |  | Night dimming Clock format  | 12 h 24 h Date Lighting “On” for 15 seconds Display Brightness         QuickTouch  | Volume...
  • Page 40 Settings Menu option Available settings Automatic rinse Safety Sensor lock  | System lock   | Miele@home Activate  | Deactivate Connection status Set up again Reset Set up Remote control RemoteUpdate Software version Demo Mode Demo Mode  | Factory default Appliance settings...

  • Page 41: Opening The "Settings" Menu

    Settings Opening the “Settings” menu Time In the Additional   | Settings   menu, Show you can personalize your steam oven Select how you want the time of day to by adapting the factory default settings appear in the display when the steam to suit your requirements.

  • Page 42: Date

    If the steam oven has been connected -           to a WiFi network and signed into the Minimum brightness Miele@mobile app, the time will be synchronized based on the location QuickTouch setting in the Miele@mobile app.

  • Page 43: Volume

    Settings Keypad tone Volume The volume of the tone that sounds Buzzer tones each time you tap a sensor button is If audible signals are turned on, an au- represented by a segment bar. dible signal will sound when the set - ...

  • Page 44: Keeping Warm

    Settings Keeping warm Steam reduction Using the Keep warm  function, you can Steam reduction  function stops ex- keep food warm at the end of a steam cessive steam escaping when the door cooking program. Food is kept warm at is opened. a preset temperature for a maximum of 15 minutes.

  • Page 45: Recommended Temperatures

    Settings Recommended temperatures Booster If you often cook with temperatures that Booster function is used to quickly differ from the default, the recom- preheat the oven. mended temperatures can be changed. After you select this option, a list of Booster function is automatically oven modes will appear on the display.

  • Page 46: Water Hardness

    Settings Water hardness Water hardness Calcium content Setting mg/l Ca The steam oven must be adjusted to °dH the local water hardness level to ensure ppm (mg Ca that it works correctly and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the cor- rect interval.

  • Page 47: Automatic Rinsing

    Settings System lock  Automatic rinsing The system lock prevents the steam Following a cooking program with oven being turned on by mistake. steam, Appliance rinsing will appear in the display after the steam oven has been You can still set a timer as well as use turned off.

  • Page 48: Miele@Home

    WiFi network oven is being put into operation. This using the Miele app or via WPS. is the only way to ensure that all per- Activate...

  • Page 49: Remote Control

    Settings Remote control RemoteUpdate If you have installed the Miele app on menu option is only RemoteUpdate your mobile device, have access to the displayed and can only be selected if Miele@home system, and have acti- the requirements for using vated the remote-control function ( Miele@home have been met (see “Be-...

  • Page 50: Software Version

    Running a RemoteUpdate Software version The software version menu option is for Information about the content and use by Miele Customer Service. You do scope of an update is provided in the not need this information for domestic Miele app.

  • Page 51: Factory Default

    Settings Factory default Appliance settings Any settings that have been altered will be reset to the factory default settings. Favorites All Favorites will be deleted. Recommended temperatures Any recommended temperatures that have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 52: Timer

    Timer If you are cooking at the same time, Using the Timer function  and the timer duration will appear at The  timer can be used to time other the bottom of the display. activities in the kitchen, e.g., boiling If you are in a menu, the timer will count eggs.

  • Page 53: Main And Submenus

    Main and submenus As different countries have different preferences when it comes to preparing food, the temperatures in °F and °C may not match. The temperatures are defined as they are specified in the table. Menu Recommended Range value Operating Modes Steam Cooking  ...
  • Page 54 Level 1–3 Broil Level 3 Level 1–3 Convection Broil 395°F (200°C) 120–435°F (50–225°C) Humidity Plus 320°F (160°C) 85–435°F (30–225°C) Special Modes – – Miele Mix & Match – – Blanch Canning 195°F (90°C) 175–212°F (80–100°C) Dehydrate 120°F (50°C) 85–160°F (30–70°C) Proof – –...
  • Page 55 Main and submenus Menu Recommended Range value Additional   Maintenance Soak Drying Rinse Settings  ...

  • Page 56: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving tips Convection Broil is the best operating Cooking programs mode for broiled dishes. Lower tem- - Remove all accessories from the peratures can be used than with oven that are not required for a cook- other broil modes that use the maxi- ing process.

  • Page 57: Operation

    Operation  Change the moisture setting if neces- Malfunction due to missing floor fil- sary. ter. If the floor filter is missing, food de-  Confirm with OK. posits can get into the drain. The wa- The required and the actual temperature ter cannot be pumped away.

  • Page 58: Changing Values And Settings For A Cooking Program

    Operation Cleaning the steam oven Changing values and settings for a cooking program  Remove the water container and con- densate container and empty them as Depending on the operating mode, as required. soon as a cooking program is in progress, you can use the  sensor ...

  • Page 59: Changing The Temperature

    Operation Changing the temperature Setting additional durations You can permanently reset the recom- Cooking results can be adversely af- mended temperature to suit your fected if there is a long delay be- cooking preferences by selecting tween the food being placed in the Addi- tional   |...

  • Page 60: Changing Set Cooking Durations

    Operation  Select the  sensor button. Deleting the set cooking durations In operating modes and applications  Set the required times. where it is always necessary to set a  Confirm with OK. cooking duration, you can only delete the set times for Finish at Start at ...

  • Page 61: Canceling A Cooking Program

    Operation Canceling a cooking program with a Canceling a cooking program set cooking duration You can cancel a cooking program us-  Touch the sensor button for the se- ing the operating-mode sensor button lected operating mode. that lights up orange or using the  sensor button.

  • Page 62: Interrupting A Cooking Program

    Operation When cooking with steam as well as for Interrupting a cooking program programs and applications with pure A cooking program is interrupted as steam operation, the time left only con- soon as the door is opened. The oven tinues to count down once the set tem- heating turns off.

  • Page 63: Preheating The Oven

    Operation Preheating the oven Delicate items (e.g., sponge or cook- ies) will brown too quickly on the top Booster  function is used to quickly if the Booster function is used. preheat the oven compartment in some Turn off the Booster function for these operating modes.

  • Page 64: Preheat

    Operation Preheat Crisp function You can place most dishes in the cold Crisp function  function (moisture re- oven compartment to make use of the duction) allows moisture to be removed heat produced during the preheating from the oven as required during the phase.

  • Page 65: Injecting Bursts Of Steam

    Operation Turning on Crisp function Injecting bursts of steam Crisp function  function has to be You can release bursts of steam during turned on separately for each cooking the cooking process in all oven operat- program. ing modes. The number of bursts of steam is unlimited.

  • Page 66: General Notes

    General notes The “General Notes” section contains Your own dishware general information. You will find more You can also use your own dishware. detailed information about particular However, please note the following: foods and how to cook them in the - Dishware must be suitable for use in other sections.

  • Page 67: Shelf Level

    General notes Shelf level Cooking duration You can select any shelf level. You can During steam cooking, the cooking du- also cook on several levels at the same ration does not begin until the set tem- time. This will not alter the cooking du- perature is reached.

  • Page 68: Universal Tray And Wire Rack

    General notes Universal tray and wire rack Use the universal tray with the wire rack placed on top of it, e.g., for roasting and broiling. During roasting, you can use the meat juices collected in the tray to make a gravy or sauce. If you are using the universal tray with the wire rack on top, insert the universal tray between the rails of a shelf level...

  • Page 69: Steam Cooking

    Steam cooking Notes on the cooking charts Follow the instructions on cooking du- rations, temperatures, and cooking notes. Selecting the  cooking duration The cooking durations given are guide- lines only.  We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary.

  • Page 70: Vegetables

    Steam cooking Shelf level Vegetables When cooking vegetables with a dis- Fresh food tinctive color (e.g. beets) in a perforated Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual container at the same time as cooking way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. other foods in other containers, place the drip tray directly underneath the Frozen food...
  • Page 71 Steam cooking  [min] Vegetables Artichokes 32–38 Cauliflower, whole 27–28 Cauliflower, florets 3–8 Beans, green 3–10 Broccoli, florets 1–4 Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8 Chantenay carrots, halved 6–7 Chantenay carrots, chopped Endive, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, cut into strips 4–5 Kale, chopped 23–26...
  • Page 72 Steam cooking  [min] Vegetables Bell pepper, diced or cut into strips New potatoes, firm 30–32 Mushrooms Leeks, sliced 2–3 Leeks, halved lengthways Romanesco, whole 22–25 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Brussels sprouts 10–12 Beets, whole 53–57 Red cabbage, chopped 23–26 Black salsify, whole 9–10 Celery root, cut into batons 6–7...

  • Page 73: Fish

    Steam cooking Temperature Fish 185–195°F (85–90°C) Fresh food For gently cooking delicate types of Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. fish, such as sole. clean, gut and filet. 212°F (100°C) For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. Frozen food cod and salmon.
  • Page 74 Steam cooking Tips - Adding herbs and spices, such as dill, will help bring out the full flavor of the fish. - Cook large fish in the swimming posi- tion. To help maintain the structure of the fish, place a small cup or similar upside down in the cooking con- tainer.
  • Page 75 Steam cooking  [°F (°C)]  [min] Fish 212 (100) 5–7 Perch filet 212 (100) 8–10 Mahi mahi filet 185 (85) Trout, 1/2 lb (250 g) 195 (90) 10–13 Halibut filet 185 (85) 4–6 Cod filet 212 (100) Carp, 3 lbs (1.5 kg) 212 (100) 18–25 Salmon filet...

  • Page 76: Meat

    Steam cooking Tips Meat - To retain the flavor, use a perforated Fresh food cooking container. Place an unperfo- Prepare the meat as usual. rated cooking container underneath in order to collect the concentrate. Frozen food You can use the concentrate to en- Meat should be thoroughly defrosted hance your sauces or freeze it for before cooking in the steam oven (see...
  • Page 77 Steam cooking  [min] Meat Beef flank, covered with water 110–120 Pork knuckle 135–140 Chicken breast filet 8–10 Ham hock 105–115 Prime rib, covered with water 110–120 Veal strips 3–4 Smoked pork slices 6–8 Lamb casserole 12–16 Poularde 60–70 Roulade of turkey 12–15 Turkey cutlet 4–6...

  • Page 78: 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 during the cooking process so that none of the nutri- ents are lost.

  • Page 79: Grains

    Steam cooking Grains Grain swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of grain to liquid will vary depending on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings   | | ... | Automatic programs Grains  ...

  • Page 80: Pasta/Noodles

    Steam cooking Pasta/noodles Dry pasta Dry pasta swell when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta by at least 1". Cook pasta according to package directions. Fresh food Fresh pasta and noodles, such as those you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, do not need to absorb water.

  • Page 81: Dumplings

    Steam cooking Dumplings Ready-made dumplings in wrappers need to be covered completely with water. Otherwise they will not absorb enough water and will fall apart, even if steeped in water prior to cooking. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings  ...

  • Page 82: Legumes

    Steam cooking Legumes Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the legumes more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. With unsoaked legumes, a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required depending on type.
  • Page 83 Steam cooking Unsoaked  [min] Ratio Legumes to liquid Beans Kidney beans 1 : 3 130–140 Azuki beans 1 : 3 95–105 Black beans 1 : 3 100–120 Pinto beans 1 : 3 115–135 White beans 1 : 3 80–90 Lentils Brown lentils 1 : 2 13–14 Red lentils 1 : 2 Peas Yellow peas 1 : 3 110–130 Green peas, shelled...

  • Page 84: Eggs

    Steam cooking Eggs Use a perforated container to prepare boiled eggs in the steam oven. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the preheating phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam.

  • Page 85: Fruit

    Steam cooking Fruit Sausage Cook fruit in a solid container so that Settings none of the juice is lost. If you wish to   | Automatic programs Sausage cook fruit in a perforated container, | ... | place a solid container directly under- neath it to collect the juice.

  • Page 86: Shellfish

    Steam cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and wash the shellfish. Cooking pan If using a perforated pan, grease it first. Cooking duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking dura- tions given in the chart.

  • Page 87: Mussels

    Steam cooking Mussels Fresh food  Danger of food poisoning from spoiled mussels. Spoiled mussels can cause food poisoning. Only cook mussels which are closed. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked. 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 88: Menu Cooking

    Steam cooking Cooking duration Menu Cooking If you are increasing the recommended Before cooking meals with the man- temperature, shorten the cooking dura- ual menu cooking function, turn off tion by approx. ¹/₃. steam reduction (see “Steam reduc- tion” under “Settings”). Example Food cooking durations When cooking a menu, you can com-...
  • Page 89 Steam cooking Cooking a whole menu  Place the rice in the oven first.  Set the first cooking duration: 18 min- utes.  After the 18 minutes, place the fish in the oven.  Set the second cooking duration: 2 minutes.  After the 2 minutes, place the broc- coli in the oven.

  • Page 90: Sous-Vide (Vacuum) Cooking

    Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Always observe USDA/CFIA food Only use food that is fresh and in safety guidelines. good condition. Ensure hygienic conditions and that This gentle cooking method allows food food has not been out of the refriger- to be cooked slowly at a low, constant ator too long, e.g.
  • Page 91 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking - Keep the door closed during the Important usage notes cooking program. Opening the door For the best cooking results: extends the cooking process and can change the cooking result. - Use herbs and spices more sparingly than with conventional methods be- - Temperatures and cooking durations cause the impact on the taste of the...
  • Page 92 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Tips Using the Sous-vide operating mode - In order to reduce cooking times, you can vacuum-seal food items 1–2  Rinse the food with cold water and days before the cooking program. dry it. Store the vacuum-sealed food in the ...
  • Page 93 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Possible causes for poor re- sults The vacuum bag has opened: - The weld seam was not clean or sta- ble enough and dissolved. - The bag was damaged by a sharp bone. The food has an unpleasant or strange taste: - Incorrect storage of the food;...
  • Page 94 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking The cooking durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend se- lecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached.  [°F (°C)] ...
  • Page 95 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Food Added in advance  [°F (°C)]  [min] Sugar Salt Medium* Done* Meat Duck breast, whole 151 (66) 162 (72) Saddle of lamb (on the bone) 136 (58) 144 (62) Beef tenderloin, 1 1/2" (4 cm) 133 (56) 142 (61) thick Beef sirloin, 1"...
  • Page 96 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating Only reheat brassicas, such as kohlrabi and cauliflower, together with a sauce. Without sauce, an unpleasant cabbage- like taste and gray-brown color may de- velop. Food with a short cooking duration or which continues cooking during re- heating, such as fish, is not suitable for reheating.
  • Page 97 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating in the Sous-vide operating mode The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. You can make the duration longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached. Food  [°F (°C)] ...

  • Page 98: Additional Applications

    Additional applications Moisture content Reheat The more moist the food, the less mois- Always observe USDA/CFIA food ture that needs to be added. safety guidelines. Tips To reheat food which was cooked us- - Do not reheat large items, such as a ing the sous-vide method, use the whole roast.
  • Page 99 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can make the duration longer if necessary.  [°F (°C)]  [%] * [min] Food Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower 250 (120) 8–10 Kohlrabi Beans Side dishes...

  • Page 100: Defrost

    Additional applications Cooking containers Defrost Use a perforated container with the uni- Always observe USDA/CFIA food versal tray underneath when defrosting safety guidelines. food which will drip, such as poultry. This way food will not be lying in de- It is much quicker to defrost items in the frosted liquid.
  • Page 101 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter defrosting duration initially. You can make the defrosting duration longer if necessary.  [°F (°C)]  [min]  [min] Frozen food Quantity Dairy products Sliced cheese 1/4 lb (125 g) 140 (60)
  • Page 102 Additional applications Frozen food Quantity  [°F (°C)]  [min]  [min] 1/2 lb (250 g) 125 (50) 15–20 10–15 Ground meat 1 lb (500 g) 125 (50) 20–30 10–15 1 lb (500 g) 140 (60) 30–40 10–15 Goulash 2 lb (1,000 g) 140 (60) 50–60 10–15 Liver...

  • Page 103: Miele Mix & Match

    Additional applications Containers Miele Mix & Match Use: Miele Mix & Match  Special Mode is available to help with simple and un- - a flat plate or a small ovenproof dish complicated preparation of plated - a deep bowl or a cup for food that re- meals.
  • Page 104 Additional applications Tips for reheating plated meals Tips for cooking plated meals - For fried or gratin dishes, use  Crisp - You can easily make a sauce from and for baked or boiled the meat and fish stock: add 1 tsp of Reheating dishes, use ...
  • Page 105 Additional applications Assembling a plated meal using vari- Notes on the cooking charts ous components As well as information on portion sizes For a good cooking result, you must put or the way the food needs to be pro- together the individual components of cessed prior to cooking, the cooking the dish –...
  • Page 106 Additional applications Using the Miele Mix & Match Special Mode Food does not need to be covered while it is being cooked.  Prepare the food as required.  Select   | Additional Special Modes Miele Mix & Match  If you are preparing food that is al-...
  • Page 107 Additional applications Reheating food with the “Crisp Reheating” Special Mode Food Browning segment bar setting Apple strudel, 1 3/4" (4 cm) thick, baked               Baked camembert, 0.8 oz (25 g), baked Baked camembert, 2.6 oz (75 g), baked ...
  • Page 108 Additional applications Food Browning segment bar setting        Kaiserschmarrn pancake , frozen, thawed Potatoes, Yukon Gold, sliced, cooked               Potato pockets, baked ...
  • Page 109 Additional applications Cooking food with the “Crisp Cooking” Special Mode Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Meat        Bratwurst, 0.8 oz (25 g), boiled – Bratwurst, 3.5 oz (100 g), boiled Slashed        ...
  • Page 110 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Cod filet, 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) thick, raw Marinated               Cod filet, stuffed, raw Seasoned, filling: spinach, tomato        Salmon filet, 1 1/4"...
  • Page 111 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Pasta and rice        Fresh pasta bake with meat, Raw vegetables, sauce, 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) thick, uncooked cheese        Fresh pasta, tortellini, precooked –...
  • Page 112 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting        Schupfnudeln (potato dumplings), pre- – cooked Tofu patty, 2.8 oz (80 g), cooked –               Pizza, baked –...
  • Page 113 Additional applications Food suitable for the “Gentle Cooking” Special Mode Food Cooking tip Meat Large bockwurst/frankfurter sausage (pork), – 3.5 oz (100 g), cooked Beef filet skewer, 1.7 oz (50 g) chunks, raw Marinated, with bacon Pork skewer, 1.7 oz (50 g) chunks, raw Marinated, with bell pepper and onion Chicken breast, 1 1/4"...
  • Page 114 Additional applications Food Cooking tip Kohlrabi, 3/4" (2 cm) slices, raw Salt, pepper, nutmeg Pumpkin, 1/2" (1.5 cm) chunks, raw Salt, pepper, pumpkin seed oil Corn on the cob, raw Salt, butter Carrots, quartered/3/4" (2 cm) slices, raw Salt, pepper, butter Bell pepper, large chunks, raw Marinated Ratatouille, 3/4"...

  • Page 115: Blanching

    Additional applications Blanching Canning Blanch fruit and vegetables before Always observe USDA/CFIA food freezing them. Blanching helps maintain safety guidelines. the quality of the produce when it is Only use unblemished, fresh produce frozen. which is in good condition. Blanching vegetables also helps them retain their original color.
  • Page 116 Additional applications Vegetables Canning food  Place a perforated container or the Rinse, clean, and chop vegetables. wire rack at level 1. Vegetables should be blanched before  Place the jars in the perforated con- canning to help them retain their color (see “Blanching”...
  • Page 117 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only.  [°F (°C)] * [min] Food to be canned Berries Currants 175 (80) Gooseberries 175 (80) Cranberries 175 (80) Fruit with pits Cherries 185 (85) Mirabelle plums 185 (85) Plums 185 (85) Peaches...

  • Page 118: Canning Cakes

    Additional applications Canning cakes Batter, sponge, and yeast dough are suitable for canning. The cake has a shelf-life of 6 months. Cooked cakes containing fruit are not suitable for storage. They must be con- sumed within two days. Only use sterilized jars and accessories. The jars must be narrower at the bottom than at the top (mason jars).

  • Page 119: Dehydrate

    Additional applications Dehydrate Only use the Dehydrate  Special Mode or the Combi Steam   | Combi Steam + Con- vection Bake  operating mode to dry food so that moisture can be dissipated.  Cut the food into similar sized pieces.  Place the pieces on the wire rack covered with parchment paper. Tip: Bananas and pineapple are not suitable for drying in a combi steam oven.

  • Page 120: Proofing

    Additional applications Proofing Sanitizing Cookware  Prepare the dough according to the The steam oven will sanitize baby bot- recipe. tles and other cookware. Check before- hand that the manufacturer guarantees  Place the dough in an uncovered all components are to be heat resistant bowl in a perforated container or on to 212°F (100°C) and also steam resis- the inserted wire rack.

  • Page 121: Sabbath Program

    Additional applications After around 1 hour, this information will Sabbath Program turn off from time to time. You can open Sabbath Program Yom-Tov Spe- the door when this message is not cial Modes help to support religious ob- shown. servance.  Place the food in the oven. The steam oven heats up to the tem- Sabbath Program Special Mode ends...

  • Page 122: Warm-Up Cookware

    Additional applications Warm-up Cookware Keep warm Preheating the dishware means that You can keep food warm in the oven food does not cool down as quickly. compartment for up to 2 hours. Use heat-resistant dishware. In order to maintain the quality of food, select the shortest possible ...

  • Page 123: Heating Damp Towels

    Additional applications Heating damp towels Dissolving Gelatine  Moisten the towels and then roll them  Soften gelatine leaves by leaving them in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. The gelatine leaves have  Place them beside one another in a to be fully covered with water.

  • Page 124: Decrystalize Honey

    Additional applications Decrystalize honey Melting Chocolate  Loosen the lid and place the jar of You can use the steam oven for melting honey in a perforated cooking con- any type of chocolate. tainer. When using a cake glaze, place it in a perforated cooking container, leaving it ...

  • Page 125: Making Yogurt

    Additional applications  Mix 3.5 oz (100 g) of yogurt with Making Yogurt 4 1/4 cups (1 l) of milk or make up the Always observe USDA/CFIA food mixture with yogurt starter, following safety guidelines. the instructions on the packaging. To prepare yogurt, you will need milk ...

  • Page 126: Rendering Fat

    Additional applications Rendering Fat Sweating Onions The bacon will not become brown. Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a  Place the bacon (diced or rashers) in little fat if necessary. a solid cooking container. ...

  • Page 127: Juicing

    Additional applications Extracting juice from fruit Juicing  Put the prepared fruit (cleaned, This appliance is ideal for extracting washed, chopped etc.) into a perfo- juice from soft, firm, and hard fruit. rated cooking container. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the ...

  • Page 128: Fruit Jam

    Additional applications Making jam Fruit jam  Fill jars maximum two-thirds full. Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition.  Place the open jars in a perforated cooking container or on the wire rack. Glass jars  At the end of the cooking duration, Only use sterilised jars with twist-off lids take the jars out of the steam oven up to a maximum capacity of 1 cup...

  • Page 129: Skinning Fruits And Vegetables

    Additional applications Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Preserving Apples  Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, You can treat homegrown apples in the nectarines etc. This will allow the skin steam oven to increase the length of to be removed more easily. time for which you can store them.

  • Page 130: Automatic Programs

    Automatic programs With the wide range of automatic pro- - The steam oven compartment needs grams, you can achieve excellent re- to cool to room temperature before sults with ease. starting an automatic program. - When you place food in the hot oven Categories compartment, be careful when open- The automatic programs ...

  • Page 131: Favorites

    Favorites You can create and save up to 20 of Creating a Favorite your own programs.  Select Favorites  . - You can combine up to 9 cooking  Select Create program stages to accurately program your fa- vorite or most frequently used You can now specify the settings for the recipes.
  • Page 132 Favorites  Select the menu option you want. A message will appear on the display confirming that the name has been The selected program will begin auto- saved. matically right away or at the time set.  Confirm with OK. Use ...
  • Page 133 Favorites Changing cooking stages Changing the name  Select Favorites  . Cooking stages in an automatic pro- gram that have been saved under a  Select the program you want to different name cannot be changed. change.  Select Favorites  .

  • Page 134: Baking

    Baking Using parchment paper Handling and cooking food correctly is essential for maintaining good Miele accessories, e.g., the universal health. tray, are treated with PerfectClean (see Cakes, pizzas, and French fries “Cleaning and care for the steam should be cooked until golden, not oven”).

  • Page 135: Tips For Baking

    Browning takes place in the next cooking stage with high moisture and a high temperature. It is then dried with reduced moisture and a medium to high temperature. Tip: Recipes and other information can be found in the Miele App.
  • Page 136 Baking Automatic programs  Intensive Please refer to the cookbook for infor- This operating mode is suitable for bak- mation on suitable bakeware. ing cakes with moist toppings, pizza, quiche, etc. Follow the instructions on the display. Place the food on shelf level 1. Convection Bake ...

  • Page 137: Roasting

    The meat cooks evenly and 10 minutes before carving meat. This the muscle protein is broken down, resting time ensures the meat juices making the meat particularly tender. are distributed evenly. Tip: Recipes and other information can be found in the Miele App.
  • Page 138 Roasting Automatic programs  Follow the instructions on the display. Convection Roast This operating mode is suitable for roasting meat and poultry that needs to be well browned. Because the blower distributes the heat around the oven compartment straight away, you can use a lower temperature than you would with the Surround  oper-...

  • Page 139: Broiling

    Broiling Tips for broiling  Danger of injury caused by hot surfaces. - Marinate lean meat or brush it with If you open the appliance door when oil. Do not use other types of fat as broiling, the controls will get very hot. they can burn and cause smoke.

  • Page 140: Notes On The Operating Modes

    Broiling Notes on the operating modes You can find an overview of all the op- erating modes with their recommended values in “Main and submenus”. Combi Steam + Maxi Broil This operating mode is suitable for broiling food that should be brown on the outside, but not dry, e.g., corn on the cob.

  • Page 141: Cleaning And Care For The Steam Oven

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Important information on Stubborn soiling could damage the cleaning and care steam oven in certain circumstances. Once the oven has cooled, clean the  Danger of injury caused by hot oven cavity, the inside of the door, surfaces.

  • Page 142: Unsuitable Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaning the steam oven front  Clean the front of the oven with a soft To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: sponge and a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap.

  • Page 143: Perfectclean

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven To protect the non-stick effect of PerfectClean PerfectClean surfaces, please avoid: The oven compartment, side racks, uni- - abrasive cleaning agents (e.g., pow- versal tray, and wire rack surfaces are der cleaners and cream cleaners) treated with PerfectClean.

  • Page 144: Oven Compartment

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Cleaning after a roasting, broiling, or Oven compartment baking program The surface of the oven compart- Clean the oven compartment thor- ment has been treated with Perfect- oughly after roasting, broiling, and Clean. baking as otherwise soiling can burn See “PerfectClean”...

  • Page 145: Cleaning The Water Container And Condensate Container

     After cleaning, dry the seal with a soft cloth to prevent limescale. cloth.  Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Customer Service (see the end of these operating instructions for contact details).

  • Page 146: Accessories

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Cleaning cooking containers Accessories The cooking containers are suitable Cleaning the universal tray and wire for cleaning in the dishwasher. rack  Wash and dry the cooking containers The surfaces of the universal tray after each use.

  • Page 147: Cleaning The Side Racks

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven  Remove: Cleaning the side racks - light soiling with a soft clean sponge The surfaces of the side racks have and a mild solution of warm water been treated with PerfectClean. and liquid dish soap See “PerfectClean”...

  • Page 148: Lowering The Browning/Broiling Element

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven  Clean the ceiling of the oven with a Lowering the browning/broiling damp cloth or a soft sponge (see element “Oven compartment” under “Clean- If the ceiling of the oven is badly soiled, ing and care for the steam oven”).

  • Page 149: Maintenance

    Descaling the steam oven Soaking We recommend using Miele Descaling Tablets (see “Optional accessories”) to Stubborn soiling can be soaked using descale the appliance. These have this maintenance program. been specially developed for use with ...
  • Page 150 Ready will appear in the water up to the level marker  and display. A signal sounds. drop 2 Miele Descaling Tablets in it.  Wait until Steam reduction goes out in  Wait until the descaling tablets have the display.

  • Page 151: Removing The Door

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Removing the door  Prepare a suitable underlay for the door, such as a soft cloth.  Open the door slightly.  Open the door fully.  Using two hands placed on the upper edge of the door, push the door downward briefly.

  • Page 152: Installing The Door

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven If the locking clamps are not locked, the door could become loose, result- ing in damage. Ensure that the locking clamps are locked after reinstalling the door.  Hold the door on either side and evenly pull diagonally upward from the hinge retainers.

  • Page 153: Frequently Asked Questions

    – tripping the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet.  If, after turning the circuit breaker or GFCI back on, the steam oven will still not turn on, contact a qualified service technician or Miele Customer Service. The oven does not heat Demo mode is activated.
  • Page 154 The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked.  Replace the door seal. This can be ordered from Miele Service (see the end of this booklet for contact details).
  • Page 155 Possible cause and solution The oven lighting does The bulb needs to be replaced. not come on.  Contact Miele Service to have the bulb replaced. The control panel will There is an obstruction in the control panel. not open or close auto- ...
  • Page 156 The drain hoses are blocked.  Descale the steam oven (see “Maintenance” under “Cleaning and care for the steam oven”).  If the fault message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service. Communication fault  Turn the steam oven off and then back on again after a few minutes.
  • Page 157 Frequently Asked Questions Opening the control panel Closing the control panel man- manually ually  Carefully open the door.  Hold the control panel at the top and bottom.  Carefully push it downwards.  Hold the control panel at the top and bottom.

  • Page 158: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful acces- Other sories, as well as cleaning and condi- - Baking trays tioning products for your appliance. - Round baking pan These products can be easily ordered from the Miele webshop. - FlexiClip telescopic runners...

  • Page 159: Customer Service

    You can register your product and/or Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. view the manufacturer´s warranty terms and conditions for Miele appliances and You can book a Miele Service Call on- vacuum cleaners at line at www.miele.com/service. www.mieleusa.com. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.

  • Page 160: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 161: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION  Risk of damage caused by incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the steam oven. The steam oven must only be installed by a qualified specialist.  The connection data (frequency and voltage) on the steam oven’s data plate must correspond with those of the electricity supply in or- der to ensure that no damage can occur to the steam oven.

  • Page 162: Installation Dimensions Dgc 7440

    Installation in a tall cabinet Observe the required minimum installation height of 36" (914 mm). Miele Steam Ovens can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your requirements with your architect, kitchen designer, and installer. More installation drawings are available on the Miele website.

  • Page 163: Side View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side view DGC 74xx: 1 7/8" (47 mm)

  • Page 164: Swivel Range For Control Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Swivel range for control panel The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) that would hinder it from opening and closing.

  • Page 165: Connections And Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation Cutout (min.  2 3/4 in.² or 1800 mm²) for power cord and ventilation  No electrical connection in this area. The socket for the electrical connection must be accessible, e.g., in an adjacent kitchen cabinet. Electrical connection...

  • Page 166: Installation Dimensions Dgc 7370, Dgc 7470

    Installation in a tall cabinet Observe the required minimum installation height of 36" (914 mm). Miele Steam Ovens can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your requirements with your architect, kitchen designer, and installer. More installation drawings are available on the Miele website.

  • Page 167: Side View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side view DGC 73xx: 2 1/2" (64 mm) DGC 74xx: 1 7/8" (47 mm)

  • Page 168: Swivel Range For Control Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Swivel range for control panel The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) that would hinder it from opening and closing.

  • Page 169: Connections And Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation Cutout (min.  2 3/4 in.² or 1800 mm²) for power cord and ventilation  No electrical connection in this area. The socket for the electrical connection must be accessible, e.g., in an adjacent kitchen cabinet. Electrical connection...

  • Page 170: Installing And Removing The Steam Oven

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Push the steam oven into the housing Installing and removing the unit and align it in the center of the steam oven housing unit. For safety reasons, the steam oven When doing so, make sure that the power cord does not get trapped or may only be used when it has been fully installed.
  • Page 171 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Insert the bolt into the mounting aid  Screw the knurled nut onto the bolt and tighten it in the housing unit. by hand to fix the steam oven in the housing unit. The door may be damaged if the knurled nuts protrude from the front frame.
  • Page 172 *INSTALLATION* Installation Taking the steam oven out of the housing unit  Open the door.  Unscrew the knurled nuts and bolts from the front frame (see “Securing the steam oven in the housing unit”). Keep these parts in case the oven needs to be installed again in the fu- ture.

  • Page 173: Electrical Connection

    Installation, repairs, and other work connection to an electricity supply with: by unqualified persons could be dan- 208/240 V/20 A/60 Hz gerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorized work. Ensure that the socket is easily accessi- Installation, maintenance, and repairs ble after the steam oven has been in- must only be carried out by a techni- stalled.

  • Page 174: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Frequency band 2,412 GHz – 2,462 GHz Maximum trans- < 100 mW mitting power...
  • Page 175 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
  • Page 176 DGC 7440, DGC 7370, DGC 7470 en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 923 940 / 00...

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