Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Steam combination oven To prevent 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 218 750...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 8 Caring for the environment ................ 18 Overview....................... 19 Steam oven ......................19 Accessories supplied .................... 21 Controls........................ 24 On/Off sensor ......................25 Proximity sensor....................25 Sensor controls ..................... 26 Touch display ......................27 Symbols......................... 28 Operating principles....................
Page 3 Contents Before using for the first time ................ 35 Miele@home ......................35 Standard settings ....................36 Cleaning for the first time ..................37 Setting the correct boiling point for water............. 38 Heating up the appliance ..................39 Settings ........................ 40 Settings overview ....................
Page 4 Contents Operation...................... 62 Changing values and settings for a cooking programme........63 Changing the temperature and core temperature ..........64 Changing the moisture level................64 Setting cooking durations ................64 Changing the set cooking durations ..............65 Deleting the set cooking durations..............65 Cancelling cooking ....................
Page 5 Contents Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking ................ 96 Special applications .................. 104 Reheat ......................... 104 Defrost......................... 106 Mix & Match ......................109 Blanch ......................... 120 Bottling ........................ 120 Bottling cakes...................... 123 Drying food......................124 Prove yeast dough ....................125 Menu cooking – automatic .................. 125 Disinfect items ....................
Page 6 Contents Roasting ...................... 147 Roasting tips ....................... 147 Notes on the oven functions ................147 Food probe ......................149 Grilling ........................ 153 Grilling tips ......................153 Tips for grilling..................... 153 Notes on the oven functions ................154 Cleaning and care ..................... 156 Notes on cleaning and care.................
Page 7 Contents Building-in dimensions..................177 Installation in a tall unit................... 177 Installation in a base unit................178 Side view ......................179 Room for the control panel to open and close..........180 Connection and ventilation................181 Installing the steam oven..................182 Electrical connection ................... 183 Copyright and licences ..................
Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions
“Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any...
Page 9 (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be replaced by a Miele authorised technician.
Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the steam oven inadvertently.  Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.  Older children may only use the appliance if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely.
Page 11 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs (including removal of any cover) can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.  A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any visible damage.
Page 12 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  Warning: If the lamp needs to be replaced, ensure it is replaced by a Miele approved service technician and that the appliance is switched off beforehand to avoid the possibility of an electric shock. ...
Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. The steam oven gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven compartment, shelf runners, accessories, food or steam. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it, and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions  Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the steam oven unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite, do not put the flames out with water. Switch the steam oven off immediately and then suffocate the flames by keeping the oven door closed.
Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions  Larger deposits of food can block the drain and pump. Always make sure that the filter in the floor of the oven is inserted.  To prevent the risk of damage, do not leave the food probe in the steam oven when it is not being used.
Page 17 Miele cannot accept liability.  Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is faulty, it must only be replaced with a suitable original Miele food probe.
Page 18: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Page 19: Overview
Overview Steam oven a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Top heat/grill element with wireless food probe antenna d Oven interior lighting e Air inlet for the fan with ring heating element behind it f Oven floor with bottom heating element and floor filter underneath it g Drip channel h Temperature sensor i Moisture sensor...
Page 20 Overview a Condensate container b Compartment for the condensate container c Compartment for water container d Food probe holder and wireless food probe e Water container...
Page 21: Accessories Supplied
DGGL 12 connection data (voltage, frequency and maximum rated load). Have this information available if you need to contact Miele so that any issues can be rectified as quickly as 1 perforated cooking container possible. Gross capacity 4.9 litres / Useable capacity 3.3 litres...
Page 22 Overview Food probe FlexiClip telescopic runners HFC 71 1 food probe for precise temperature controlled cooking. The food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat (core temperature). The FlexiClip telescopic runners can be attached to any shelf level. DGClean Push the FlexiClip telescopic runners Special cleaning agent for heavy soiling of the oven compartment, especially right into the oven cavity before...
Page 23 The FlexiClip telescopic runner with the  Push the FlexiClip telescopic runner Miele logo is fitted on the right. in all the way. When fitting or removing the telescopic runners, do not extend them.
Page 24: Controls
For switching the steam oven on and To go back a step g  sensor b Optical interface For opening and closing the control (for Miele service technicians only) panel c  sensor h  sensor For controlling the steam oven via...
Page 25: On/Off Sensor
Controls On/Off sensor The On/Off  sensor is recessed and reacts to touch. Use this sensor to switch the steam oven on and off. Proximity sensor The proximity sensor is located under the touch display next to the  sensor. The proximity sensor detects when you approach the touch display, e.g.
Page 26: Sensor Controls
Sensor Function  If you want to control the steam oven from your mobile device, you must have the Miele@home system, switch on the Remote control setting and touch this sensor. The sensor then lights up orange and the MobileStart function is available.
Page 27: Touch Display
Controls Touch display The sensitive surface of the touch display can be scratched by pointed or sharp objects, e.g. pens. Only touch the display with your fingers. Make sure that water cannot get behind the touch display. The touch display is split into multiple areas. 12:00 ...
Page 28: Symbols
The system lock or sensor lock is on (see “Settings – Safety”). The controls are locked.  Core temperature when using the food probe  Remote control (only appears if you are in the Miele@home system and have selected the Remote control | setting).
Page 29: Operating Principles
Operating principles You operate the steam oven via the Changing a value or setting touch display by touching the desired Changing a setting in a list menu option. The current setting is highlighted in Each time you touch a possible option orange.
Page 30: Changing The Setting With A Segment Bar
Operating principles Changing the setting with a segment Displaying the context menu In some menus you can display a Some settings are represented by a context menu, e.g. to rename User         bar with seven segments. If programmes or to move entries all of the segments are illuminated, the under ...
Page 31: Displaying The Pull-Down Menu
The  sensor lights up. You can  Use the orange line under the header operate your steam oven remotely with to drag the pull-down menu down. the Miele@mobile App.  Select the setting you want to Directly operating the steam oven via change.
Page 32: Description Of The Functions
Description of the functions Control panel Condensate container The water container, condensate Condensate that collects in the container and food probe are located appliance from cooking is pumped into behind the control panel. The control the condensate container. The panel is opened and closed by touching container has a maximum capacity of the  sensor.
Page 33: Moisture
Description of the functions Moisture Cooking duration Combi mode  function and Depending on the function, you can set Reheat Special application use a a cooking duration of between 1 minute combination of oven heat and moisture. and 6, 10 or 12 hours. The moisture level can be selected The cooking durations of the Automatic, within the given range for an individual...
Page 34: Heating-Up Phase
Description of the functions Heating-up phase Oven interior lighting The display shows the temperature in For energy saving reasons, the oven the oven compartment as it rises during interior lighting has been set at the the heating-up phase in all functions factory to go out after the programme (exceptions: Full Grill...
Page 35: Before Using For The First Time
– a Wi-Fi network failures. Therefore, a constant availability of featured functions cannot – the Miele@mobile App be guaranteed. – a Miele user account. The user account can be created via the Miele@home availability Miele@mobile App. The ability to use the Miele@mobile App...
Page 36: Standard Settings
The following settings must be made 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 Continue   To set it up at a later date, select ...
Page 37: Cleaning For The First Time
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness level Cleaning for the first time  Remove any protective foil and Contact your local water supplier to stickers, except the data plate, from find out your local water hardness the oven and accessories.
Page 38: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water
Before using for the first time Cleaning the accessories/oven Setting the correct boiling compartment point for water  Take all accessories out of the oven Before cooking food for the first time, compartment. you must adjust the boiling temperature of the water, which varies depending on ...
Page 39: Heating Up The Appliance
Before using for the first time Heating up the appliance  Take all accessories out of the oven compartment if applicable.  To remove the grease from the ring heating element, heat the steam oven up at 200 °C using the Fan Plus ...
Page 40: Settings
Settings Settings overview Menu option Available settings ... | | | ... Language  deutsch english Country Time Display | * | Night dimming Clock type * | Analogue Digital Clock format 24 h * | 12 h (am/pm) Date Lighting On for 15 seconds Start screen Main menu Oven functions...
Page 41 Always on | Switch the appliance on | Acknowledge buzzer * | Safety System lock  | Sensor lock | Furniture front recognition Miele@home Activate Deactivate Connection status Set up again Reset Set up Remote control SuperVision SuperVision display | Display standby |...
Page 42 Settings Menu option Available settings RemoteUpdate Software version Legal information Open source licences Showroom programme Demo mode | Factory default settings Appliance settings User programmes MyMiele Recommended temperatures * Factory settings...
Page 43: Opening The "Settings" Menu
Settings Opening the “Settings” menu Time In the  Settings menu, you can Display personalise your steam oven by Select how you want the time of day to adjusting the factory default settings to appear in the display when the steam suit your requirements.
Page 44: Date
(see to a Wi-Fi network and signed into the “MyMiele”). Miele@mobile App, the time will be This new start screen will then appear synchronised based on the country when the steam oven is next switched setting in the Miele@mobile App.
Page 45: Display
Settings QuickTouch Display Select how the sensor controls and the Brightness proximity sensor should respond when The display brightness is represented the steam oven is switched off: by a segment bar. – –        If you have also selected the Time |...
Page 46: Volume
Settings Volume Units Buzzer tones Weight If buzzers are switched on, a buzzer will For Automatic programmes, you can set sound when the set temperature is the weight of food in grams ( ), pounds reached and at the end of a set time. ) or pounds/ounces ( lb/oz The volume of the buzzers is...
Page 47: Steam Reduction
Settings Steam reduction Booster Steam reduction function stops Booster function is used to quickly excessive steam escaping when the pre-heat the oven. door is opened. – – function is automatically Booster The steam reduction function will switched on during the heating-up switch on automatically at the end of phase of a cooking programme.
Page 48: Water Hardness
Settings Water hardness Water hardness Calcium content Setting mg/l Ca To ensure that the steam oven works °dH mmol/l correctly and to ensure that descaling is ppm (mg Ca carried out at the correct interval, it must be set to the local water hardness level.
Page 49: Proximity Sensor
Settings Switch the appliance on Proximity sensor – The proximity sensor detects when you If the time is displayed, the steam approach the touch display, e.g. with oven switches on and the main menu your hand or body. appears as you approach the touch If you want the proximity sensor to display.
Page 50: Safety
Settings Sensor lock Safety The sensor lock prevents the cooking System lock  programme being switched off by The system lock prevents the appliance mistake or settings being changed. being switched on by mistake. Apart from the On/Off  sensor, the activated sensor lock prevents the You can still set an alarm and a minute sensors and fields in the display from...
Page 51: Furniture Front Recognition
Fi network: We recommend connecting deactivated. The steam oven does your steam oven to your Wi-Fi network not detect whether the furniture door with the help of the Miele@mobile App is closed. or via WPS. If the steam oven is installed behind After installing the Miele@mobile App a furniture front (e.g.
Page 52: Remote Control
Settings – Activate Remote control This setting is only visible if If you have installed the Miele@mobile Miele@home is deactivated. The Wi- App on your mobile device, have Fi function is reactivated. access to the Miele@home system and – Deactivate...
Page 53: Supervision
Settings Appliance list SuperVision All household appliances signed on to The steam oven is a Miele@home the Miele@home system are displayed. compatible appliance with Once you have selected an appliance, SuperVision functionality for monitoring you can access further settings: other household appliances in the Miele@home system or “Settings –...
Page 54: Remoteupdate
Otherwise, the update will be aborted and will not be Switch off RemoteUpdate if you do not installed. wish any updates to be downloaded. – Some software updates can only be carried out by a Miele service technician.
Page 55: Software Version
Factory default settings The software version menu option is for – Appliance settings use by Miele service technicians. You Any settings that have been altered do not need this information for will be reset to the factory default domestic use.
Page 56: Alarm + Minute Minder
Alarm + minute minder Using the  sensor, you can set a  Select the  sensor or the set alarm minute minder duration to time any time in the display. activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs The buzzer will stop and the symbols in on the cooktop, or an alarm for a the display will go out.
Page 57: Using The Minute Minder Function
Alarm + minute minder At the end of the minute minder time Using the Minute  will flash, the time will start counting minder function up and a buzzer will sound. The  minute minder can be used to  Select the  sensor or the required time other activities in the kitchen, minute minder in the display.
Page 58: Main And Sub-Menus
Main and sub-menus Menu Recommen- Range ded value Oven functions  Fan Plus  160 °C 30–225 °C Conventional Heat  180 °C 30–225 °C Combi mode   Combi Fan Plus 170 °C 30–225 °C  Combi Conventional 180 °C 30–225 °C ...
Page 59 Main and sub-menus Menu Recommen- Range ded value Special applications  Mix & Match Crispy reheating – – Gentle reheating – – Crispy cooking – – Gentle cooking – – – – Blanch Bottling 90 °C 80–100 °C Drying 60 °C 60–70 °C –...
Page 60: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips – Fan Grill  is the best function for Cooking programmes grilled dishes. With Fan Grill you can – If possible, use the Automatic use lower temperatures than with programmes for cooking food. other grill functions which use the maximum temperature setting.
Page 61 Energy saving tips Settings – Select the setting Display | QuickTouch | for the control elements in order to reduce energy consumption. – Select the Lighting | On for 15 seconds setting for the oven interior lighting. The oven interior lighting can be switched on again at any time by touching the  sensor.
Page 62: Operation
Operation Malfunction due to missing floor The recommended values will be filter. automatically accepted within a few seconds. You can change the If the floor filter is missing, food temperature and moisture level later deposits can get into the drain. The by selecting the temperature or water cannot be pumped away.
Page 63: Changing Values And Settings For A Cooking Programme
Operation Cleaning the steam oven Changing values and settings for a cooking programme  Remove the water container and condensate container and empty Depending on the function, as soon as them as required. a cooking programme is in progress, you can change the values or settings ...
Page 64: Changing The Temperature And Core Temperature
Operation Changing the temperature and core Setting cooking durations temperature Cooking results can be adversely Settings | Recommended affected if there is a long delay , you can permanently between the food being placed in the temperatures adjust the recommended temperature oven and the start of cooking.
Page 65: Changing The Set Cooking Durations
Operation – Duration Changing the set cooking durations Enter the required cooking duration  Select , the duration or Timer for the food. The heating will switch  Select the desired time and change it. off automatically once this duration has elapsed. The maximum cooking ...
Page 66: Cancelling Cooking
Operation Cancelling cooking Interrupting a cooking programme If you cancel a cooking programme, the oven heating and lighting will switch off. A cooking programme is interrupted as Any cooking durations set will be soon as the door is opened. The oven deleted.
Page 67: Pre-Heating The Oven
Operation The steam oven will heat up again and Pre-heating the oven the display will show the temperature in Booster function is used to quickly the cooking compartment as it rises. pre-heat the oven compartment in When cooking with steam as well as for some functions.
Page 68: Booster
Operation Booster Switching Booster on or off for a cooking programme Booster function is switched on as the factory default setting for the If you have selected the | Booster following functions ( Settings | Booster | setting, you can switch off the function separately for a cooking programme.
Page 69: Pre-Heat
Operation Pre-heat Switching on the Pre-heat function You can place most dishes in the cold Pre-heat function has to be oven compartment to make use of the switched on separately for each heat produced during the heating-up cooking programme. phase. Example: You have selected a function and the required settings such as the If you have set a cooking duration, it...
Page 70: Crisp Function
Operation Switching on the Crisp function Crisp function Crisp function has to be switched on Crisp function (moisture reduction) separately for each cooking allows moisture to be removed from the programme. oven as required during the entire cooking process or at times during the Example: You have selected a function process.
Page 71: Injecting Bursts Of Steam
Operation Injecting bursts of steam Changing the function You can inject bursts of steam during You can change to another function the cooking process in all oven during a cooking programme. functions (except Eco Fan Heat ). The  Touch the symbol for the selected number of bursts of steam is unlimited.
Page 72: General Notes
General notes Your own containers This section contains general information. You will find more detailed You can also use your own containers. information about particular foods and However, please note the following: how to cook them in the other sections. –...
Page 73: Shelf Level
General notes Shelf level Duration You can select any shelf level. You can During steam cooking, the cooking also cook on several levels at the same duration does not begin until the set time. This will not alter the cooking temperature is reached.
Page 74: Universal Tray And Combi Rack
General notes Universal tray and combi rack Use the universal tray with the combi rack placed on top of it, e.g. for roasting and grilling. 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 combi rack on top, insert the universal tray between the rails of a...
Page 75: Steam Cooking
Steam cooking Eco Steam cooking Notes on the cooking charts You can use the Eco Steam cooking  Follow the instructions on cooking function to save energy during steam durations, temperatures and cooking cooking. This function is suitable mainly notes. for cooking fish and vegetables.
Page 76: Vegetables
Steam cooking Shelf level Vegetables When cooking vegetables with a Fresh distinctive colour (e.g. beetroot) in a Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual perforated container at the same time way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. as cooking other foods in other containers, place the solid tray directly Frozen food underneath the perforated container to...
Page 77 Steam cooking  [min.] Vegetables Artichokes 32–38 Cauliflower, whole 27–28 Cauliflower, florets Beans, green 6–8 Broccoli, florets 2–4 Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8 Chantenay carrots, halved 5–6 Chantenay carrots, chopped Chicory, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, sliced 4–5 Kale, chopped 23–26...
Page 78 Steam cooking  [min.] Vegetables Capsicum, diced or sliced New potatoes, firm 20–25 Mushrooms Leeks, sliced 2–4 Leeks, halved lengthways 4–6 Romanesco, whole 22–25 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Brussels sprouts 10–12 Beetroot, whole 50–60 Red cabbage, chopped 15–20 Black salsify, whole 9–10 Celeriac, cut into batons 6–7 Asparagus, green...
Page 79: Fish
Steam cooking Temperature Fish 85 °C – 90 °C Fresh For gently cooking delicate types of Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. fish, such as flounder. clean, gut and fillet. 100 °C For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. Frozen salmon. Fish does not need to be fully defrosted Also for cooking fish in sauce or stock.
Page 80 Steam cooking Useful tips Settings  | | ... | – Adding herbs and spices, such as Automatic programmes Fish dill, will help bring out the full flavour Steam cooking of the fish. – Cook large fish in the swimming ...
Page 81 Steam cooking  [°C]  [min.] Fish 5–7 Perch fillet 3–5 Bream/Snapper fillet 3–5 Trout, 250 g 8–12 Halibut/Trumpeter fillet 4–6 Blue eye trevalla/Ling fillet Salmon fillet 4–8 Salmon steak 8–10 Australian salmon 8–10 Basa fillet Rosefish fillet 6–8 Jackass morwong/Terakihi fillet 4–6 Flounder fillet 4–5...
Page 82: Meat
Steam cooking Useful tips Meat – To retain the flavourings, use a Fresh perforated cooking container. Place a Prepare the meat in the usual way. solid cooking container or the universal tray underneath in order to Frozen food collect the concentrate. You can use Meat should be thoroughly defrosted the concentrate to enhance your before cooking in the steam oven (see...
Page 83 Steam cooking  [min.] Meat Beef shin, covered with water 110–120 Pork knuckle 135–140 Chicken breast fillet 8–10 Knuckle 105–115 Beef soup bones 110–120 Veal for stewing 3–4 Gammon steaks 6–8 Lamb stew 12–16 Turkey roulade 12–15 Turkey schnitzel 4–6 Rib of beef, covered with water 130–140 Beef stew...
Page 84: 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 nutrients are lost.
Page 85: 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 programmes Grains ...
Page 86: Pasta/Noodles
Steam cooking Pasta/Noodles Dry pasta and noodles Dry pasta and noodles swell when they are cooked and need to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta or noodles. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx. 1/3. Fresh food Fresh pasta and noodles, such as those you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, do not need to absorb water.
Page 87: European Dumplings
Steam cooking European 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 88: 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. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking. Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. With unsoaked pulses a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required.
Page 89 Steam cooking Unsoaked  [min.] Ratio Pulses : Liquid Beans Kidney beans 1 : 3 130–140 Adzuki beans 1 : 3 95–105 Black beans 1 : 3 100–120 Borlotti beans 1 : 3 115–135 Haricot beans 1 : 3 80–90 Lentils Brown lentils 1 : 2 13–14 Red lentils 1 : 2 Peas Yellow split peas 1 : 3 110–130 Green peas, shelled...
Page 90: Hen's Eggs
Steam cooking Hen's 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 heating-up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam.
Page 91: Fruit
Steam cooking Fruit Sausages Cook fruit in a solid container so that Settings none of the juice is lost. If you wish to  | Automatic programmes Sausages cook fruit in a perforated container, | ... | place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice.
Page 92: 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 or line it with baking paper. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart.
Page 93: 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 94: Menu Cooking - Manual
Steam cooking Duration Menu cooking - manual If you increase the recommended Before cooking meals with the temperature, shorten the cooking manual Menu cooking function, duration by approx. ¹/₃. switch off steam reduction (see “Settings – Steam reduction”). Example: Food cooking durations Menu cooking involves cooking various (see cooking charts in “Steam cooking”) foods with different cooking times in...
Page 95 Steam cooking Cooking a whole menu  Place the rice in the oven first.  Set the first cooking duration: 18 minutes.  After the 18 minutes, place the fish in the oven.  Set the second cooking duration: 2 minutes.  After the 2 minutes, place the broccoli in the oven.
Page 96: Sous-Vide (Vacuum) Cooking
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking With this gentle cooking method, food Use only fresh food which is in a is cooked slowly and at a low, constant good condition. temperature in vacuum packaging. Ensure hygienic conditions and that food has not been out of the With vacuum cooking, no moisture refrigerator too long, e.g.
Page 97 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking – Keep the door closed during the Important notes on use cooking process. Opening the door For an optimum cooking result: extends the cooking process and can change the cooking result. – Use herbs and spices more sparingly than with conventional methods –...
Page 98 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking – Briefly fry meat and firm types of fish Useful tips (such as salmon) before serving. This – In order to reduce cooking times, you will help to develop a roasted aroma. can vacuum seal food items 1–2 days –...
Page 99 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Using the Sous-vide function Possible causes for poor results  Rinse the food with cold water and dry it. The vacuum bag has opened:  Place the food in a vacuum bag and – The weld seam was not clean or add spices or liquid if desired.
Page 100 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking The cooking durations given in the tables are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached.  [°C] ...
Page 101 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Food Added in  [°C]  [min.] advance Sugar Salt Medium* Well- done* Meat Duck breast, whole Saddle of lamb (on the bone) Beef tenderloin, 4 cm thick Beef rump steak, 2.5 cm thick – Pork fillet, whole  Temperature,  duration * Degree of doneness The “Well-done”...
Page 102 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating Only reheat brassicas, such as kohlrabi and cauliflower, in combination with a sauce. Without sauce, an unpleasant cabbage-like taste and grey-brown colour may develop. Foods with a short cooking time and those which have a different degree of doneness when reheated, e.g.
Page 103 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating in the Sous-vide function 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.  [°C] Food  [min.] Well- Medium...
Page 104: Special Applications
Special applications Moisture content Reheat The more moist the food, the less To reheat food which was cooked moisture that needs to be added. using the sous-vide method, use the Sous-vide  function (see “Sous-vide Useful tips – Reheating”). – Do not reheat large items, such as a joint of roast meat, whole.
Page 105 Special 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.  [°C]  [%] * [min.] Food Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower 8–10 Kohlrabi Beans Side dishes Pasta Rice 8–10...
Page 106: Defrost
Special applications Cooking containers Defrost Use a perforated container with the It is much quicker to defrost items in the universal tray underneath when steam oven than at room temperature. defrosting food which will drip, such as  poultry. This way food will not be lying Risk of infection from bacteria.
Page 107 Special 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.  [°C]  [min.]  [min.] Frozen food Quantity Dairy products Sliced cheese 125 g Quark 250 g...
Page 108 Special applications Frozen food Quantity  [°C]  [min.]  [min.] Meat Roast meat slices 125–150 g each 8–10 15–20 250 g 15–20 10–15 Minced meat 500 g 20–30 10–15 500 g 30–40 10–15 Stew 1000 g 50–60 10–15 Liver 250 g 20–25 10–15 Saddle of hare...
Page 109: Mix & Match
Special applications Cooking containers Mix & Match Use: Mix & Match Special application is available to help with simple and – a flat plate or a small ovenproof dish uncomplicated preparation of plated – a deep bowl or a cup for food that meals.
Page 110 Special applications Tips for reheating plated meals Tips for cooking plated meals – For fried or gratin dishes, use Crispy – 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 111 Special applications Assembling a plated meal using Notes on the cooking charts various components As well as information on portion sizes For a good cooking result, you must put or the way the food needs to be together the individual components of processed prior to cooking, the cooking the dish –...
Page 112 Special applications Using the Mix & Match Special application Food does not need to be covered while it is being cooked.  Prepare the food as required.  Select Special applications Mix & Match  If you are preparing food that is already cooked, select Gentle reheating...
Page 113 Special applications Reheating food with the “Crispy reheating” Special application Food Browning segment bar setting Apple strudel, 4 cm thick               Baked camembert, 25 g Baked camembert, 75 g        ...
Page 114 Special applications Food Browning segment bar setting        Kaiserschmarrn pancake (convenience) Potatoes, fairly firm, sliced               Potato pockets (convenience)        Lasagne , 3 cm thick ...
Page 115 Special applications Cooking food with the “Crispy cooking” Special application Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Meat        Bratwurst (pork), boiled, 25 g Bratwurst (pork), boiled, 100 g               Bratwurst (pork), coarse Brush with oil, cut Fillet skewers (beef), large chunks...
Page 116 Special applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Tuna With tomatoes, topped with        cheese Side dishes        Fried potatoes (convenience), gently – fried Dates in bacon (convenience) –...
Page 117 Special applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting        Capsicum, large chunks Marinated        Ratatouille, roughly chopped Tomato paste, ketchup, seasoning, cornflour        Zucchini, 2 cm thick Oil, salt, pepper Other...
Page 118 Special applications Food suitable for the “Gentle cooking” Special application Food Cooking tip Meat Bockwurst (pork) – Fillet skewers (beef), large chunks Marinated with peanut sauce Meat skewers (pork) Marinated Chicken breast, 150 g, 3 cm thick On its own Stuffed chicken breast Filling: spinach, crème fraîche Chicken skewer, large chunks Marinated...
Page 119 Special applications Food Cooking tip Boil-in-the-bag potato dumplings (convenience) Covered with water Mashed potato, cooked – Mashed potato (convenience), dry product According to the packet instructions Macaroni, short, uncooked Sauce, ratio 1 : 3 (pasta : water) Brown rice, cooking duration 8 minutes Salt, ratio 1 : 2 (rice : liquid) Parboiled rice (convenience), cooking duration Salt, ratio 1 : 2 (rice : liquid) 8 minutes...
Page 120: Blanch
Special applications Blanch Bottling Blanch fruit and vegetables before Only use unblemished, fresh produce freezing them. Blanching helps maintain which is in good condition. the quality of the produce when it is Glass jars frozen. Use clean glass jars and accessories Blanching vegetables also helps them and check them for any defects.
Page 121 Special applications Vegetables Useful tips Rinse, clean and cut up vegetables. – Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes Vegetables should be blanched before after it has switched off. bottling to help them retain their colour (see “Special applications –...
Page 122 Special applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only.  [°C] * [min.] Food Berries Red / Blackcurrants Gooseberries Cranberries Fruit with stones Cherries Mirabelle plums Plums Peaches Greengage plums Fruit with pips Apples Apple sauce Quinces Vegetables Beans Broad beans Gherkins...
Page 123: Bottling Cakes
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. Only use sterilised jars and accessories.
Page 124: Drying Food
Special applications Drying food Only use the Drying Special application or the Combi mode  | Combi Fan Plus  function to dry food so that moisture can be dissipated.  Cut the food into similar sized pieces.  Place the pieces on the rack covered with baking paper. Useful tip: Bananas and pineapple are not suitable for drying.
Page 125: Prove Yeast Dough
Special applications Prove yeast dough Menu cooking – automatic  Prepare the dough according to the When cooking a menu automatically, recipe. you can combine up to 3 different foods with different cooking durations, e.g.  Place the dough in an uncovered fish fillet with rice and vegetables.
Page 126: Disinfect Items
Special applications After confirming Start menu cooking , you Disinfect items will be prompted to place the food with The steam oven will disinfect baby the longest cooking duration in the bottles and other containers so that at appliance. the end of the programme they are as ...
Page 127: Sabbath Programme
Special applications  Select Special applications . Sabbath programme  Select Sabbath programme The Sabbath programme is for religious observance. The Sabbath programme cannot be Select the Sabbath programme and started if the minute minder is being then select the temperature. used.
Page 128: Heat Crockery
Special applications Heat crockery Keeping warm By pre-heating the crockery, the food You can keep food warm in the oven does not cool down as quickly. compartment for up to 2 hours. Use heat-resistant crockery. In order to maintain the quality of food, select the shortest possible ...
Page 129: Heat Damp Towels
Special applications Heat damp towels Dissolve gelatine  Moisten towels and then roll them up.  Soften gelatine leaves by leaving them in a bowl of cold water for  Place them beside one another in a 5 minutes. The gelatine leaves have perforated cooking container.
Page 130: Decrystallise Honey
Special applications Decrystallise honey Melt chocolate  Loosen the lid and place the jar of You can use the steam oven for melting honey in a perforated cooking any type of chocolate. container. When using a cake glaze, place it in a perforated cooking container, leaving it ...
Page 131: Make Yoghurt
Special applications  Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk Make yoghurt or make up the mixture with yoghurt To prepare yoghurt, you will need milk enzyme, following the instructions on and live culture or yoghurt starter the packaging. powder, e.g.
Page 132: Render Fat
Special applications Render fat Sweat 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 133: Extracting Juice
Special applications Extracting juice from fruit Extracting juice  Put the prepared fruit (cleaned, This appliance is ideal for extracting washed, chopped etc.) into a juice from soft, firm and hard fruit. perforated cooking container. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the ...
Page 134: Fruit Jam
Special applications Making jam Fruit jam  Fill jars to maximum 2/3 full. Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition.  Place the open jars in a perforated cooking container or on the 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 250 ml.
Page 135: Skinning Fruit And Vegetables
Special applications Settings Skinning fruit and vegetables  | Oven functions Steam cooking   Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, Temperature: 100 °C nectarines etc. This will allow the skin Duration: see chart to be removed more easily. ...
Page 136: Preserving Apples
Special applications Preserving apples Preparing custard royale  Stir 6 eggs into 375 ml milk (do not You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of beat into a foam). time for which you can store them. ...
Page 137: Automatic Programmes
Automatic programmes The wide range of Automatic Usage notes programmes enable you to achieve – The degree of cooking and browning excellent results with ease. are represented by a bar with seven segments. You can set how well you Categories want the food cooked or how brown The  Automatic programmes are you want it to be by touching the...
Page 138: Search
Automatic programmes – When you place food in the hot oven Search compartment, be careful when (Depending on language) opening the door. Hot steam may Under Automatic programmes , you can escape. Step back and wait until the search by the name of the categories steam has dissipated.
Page 139: Mymiele
MyMiele Under MyMiele , you can save Deleting entries frequently used applications.  Select MyMiele . It is particularly useful with Automatic  Touch the entry you want to delete programmes as you do not need to and keep your finger on it until the work through every screen in order to context menu appears.
Page 140: User Programmes
User programmes You can create and save up to 20 of Creating a User programme your own programmes.  Select User programmes . – You can combine up to 9 cooking  Select Create programme stages to accurately programme your favourite or most frequently used You can now specify the settings for the recipes.
Page 141 User programmes  Select the required menu option. A message will appear in the display confirming that the new name has been The programme selected will begin saved. straight away or at the time set.  Confirm with OK. Use ...
Page 142 User programmes Changing cooking stages Renaming User programmes  Select User programmes . Cooking stages in an Automatic programme that you have renamed as  Touch the programme you want to a User programme cannot be change and keep your finger on it changed.
Page 143 User programmes Deleting User programmes Moving User programmes  Select  Select User programmes . User programmes .  Touch the programme you want to  Touch the programme you want to delete and keep your finger on it until move and keep your finger on it until the context menu appears.
Page 144: Baking
Baking Using baking paper Handling food carefully will help protect your health. Miele accessories, e.g. the universal Cakes, pizzas and chips should be tray, are treated with PerfectClean cooked until golden, not dark brown. enamel (see “Cleaning and care”). Surfaces treated with PerfectClean...
Page 145: Tips On Baking
It is then dried with reduced moisture and a medium to high temperature. Useful tip: Recipes and comprehensive cooking charts with information on functions, temperatures, moisture and cooking durations can be found in the Miele cookbook/recipe booklet “Bake, roast, steam”.
Page 146 Baking Bottom Heat  Automatic programmes  Please refer to the cookbook for Use this function towards the end of information on suitable baking cooking to brown the base of the food. containers. Top Heat  Follow the instructions in the display. Use this function towards the end of cooking to brown the top of food.
Page 147: Roasting
The meat cooks evenly and the muscle protein is macerated, making the meat particularly tender. Useful tip: Recipes and comprehensive cooking charts with information on functions, temperatures, moisture and cooking durations can be found in the Miele cookbook/recipe booklet “Bake, roast, steam”.
Page 148 Roasting Automatic programmes  Follow the instructions in the display. Fan Plus  This function is suitable for roasting meat and poultry that needs to be well browned. Because the fan distributes the heat around the oven compartment straight away, you can use a lower temperature than you would with the Conventional  function.
Page 149: Food Probe
Roasting It will only resume when the door is Food probe closed. It will take a few seconds before the current core temperature appears again in the display.  The food probe enables you to monitor Damage due to high the temperature precisely during a temperatures.
Page 150 Roasting Important notes on use – The metal tip must not touch any bone or be inserted in areas with a lot To ensure the food probe works of fat. Heavily marbled areas and correctly, please observe the following bones can cause cooking to end instructions.
Page 151 Roasting Using the food probe Delaying the start of a cooking programme with food probe  Remove the food probe from its holder behind the panel. You can also delay the start of the cooking programme to a later time. ...
Page 152 Roasting Chart with core temperatures  [°C] Meat Veal rare 53–55 medium 60–65 well-done 70–75 Gammon 75–80 Leg of lamb rare 53–55 medium 60–65 well-done 70–75 Saddle of lamb rare 53–55 medium 60–65 well-done 70–75 Saddle of venison rare medium rare well-done Topside of beef 65–75...
Page 153: Grilling
Grilling Tips for grilling  Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces. – Marinate lean meat or brush it with If you open the appliance door oil. Do not use other types of fat as during grilling, the controls will get they can burn and cause smoke.
Page 154: Notes On The Oven Functions
Grilling Notes on the oven functions You can find an overview of all the functions with their recommended values in “Main and sub-menus”. The plastic on the food probe can melt at very high temperatures. Do not use the food probe when using the Grill functions.
Page 155 Grilling Grilling chart Settings  |  Oven functions Fan Grill Temperature: see chart Duration: see chart The chart below is a suggested guide only. Temperatures are approximations and must be varied according to the thickness and preparation of the meat. Personal taste and size of serves will vary times and temperatures.
Page 156: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Notes on cleaning and care Stubborn soiling could damage the steam oven in certain circumstances.  Risk of injury caused by hot Once the oven has cooled, clean the surfaces. oven compartment, the inside of the The steam oven gets hot during door and the door seal.
Page 157: Cleaning The Steam Oven Front
Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaning the steam oven front  Clean the appliance front with a To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: clean, soft sponge and a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid. –...
Page 158: Perfectclean
Cleaning and care To protect the non-stick effect of PerfectClean PerfectClean surfaces, please avoid: The oven compartment, shelf runners, – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. universal tray and combi rack surfaces powder cleaners and cream cleaners are treated with PerfectClean enamel. This finish has an iridescent –...
Page 159: Oven Compartment
Cleaning and care Cleaning after a roasting, grilling or Oven compartment baking programme The surface of the oven Clean the oven compartment compartment has been treated with thoroughly after roasting, grilling and PerfectClean. baking as otherwise soiling can burn Please see “Cleaning and care - on and become impossible to PerfectClean”...
Page 160: Cleaning The Water Container And Condensate Container
 Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from Miele (see the end of this booklet for contact details).
Page 161: Accessories
Cleaning and care Cleaning cooking containers and the Accessories food probe Cleaning the universal tray and The cooking containers and food combi rack probe are suitable for cleaning in a The surfaces of the universal tray dishwasher. and the combi rack have been ...
Page 162: Cleaning The Shelf Runners
Cleaning and care Cleaning the shelf runners The surfaces of the shelf runners have been treated with PerfectClean. Please see “Cleaning and care - PerfectClean” for instructions on cleaning. You can remove the shelf runners together with the FlexiClip telescopic runners (if present).
Page 163: Lowering The Top Heat/Grill Element
Cleaning and care  Clean the oven compartment roof Lowering the top heat/grill with a sponge cloth or a washing-up element sponge (see “Cleaning and care - If the oven compartment roof is badly Oven compartment”). soiled, the top heat/grill element can be ...
Page 164: Maintenance
Cleaning and care Descaling the steam oven Maintenance We recommend using Miele descaling functions are Finish at Start at tablets (see “Optional accessories”) to not available in maintenance descale the appliance. These have programmes. been specially developed for use with...
Page 165  Fill the water container with lukewarm them as required. fresh tap water up to the level  Clean and dry the water container marker  and drop 2 Miele descaling and condensate container. tablets in it.  Switch the steam oven off.
Page 166: Removing The Door
Cleaning and care Removing the door  Prepare a suitable underlay for the door, such as a soft cloth.  Open the door a fraction.  Open the door fully.  Using both hands, press down on the top edge of the door briefly. The oven door is connected to the hinges by retainers.
Page 167: Fitting The Door
Cleaning and care If the locking clamps are not locked, the door could work loose, resulting in damage. Ensure that the locking clamps are locked after refitting the door.  Hold the door on either side and evenly pull diagonally upwards from the hinge retainers.
Page 168: Problem Solving Guide
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call.
Page 169  Check that the steam oven plug is correctly inserted into the socket.  Check if the circuit breaker has tripped. Contact a qualified electrician or Miele. If the display does not respond, there is a fault with the controls.
Page 170 The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked. usually.  Replace the door seal. This can be ordered from Miele (see the end of this booklet for contact details). The oven lighting The lamp needs to be replaced.
Page 171 Internal drainage fault.  Descale the steam oven (see “Cleaning and care - Maintenance”).  If the fault message appears again, contact Miele. Communication fault.  Switch the steam oven off and then back on again after a few minutes.
Page 172  Switch the steam oven off.  Insert the filter correctly:  Switch the steam oven back on again.  If the same message appears again, call Miele. and other fault codes Technical fault.  Switch the appliance off and call Miele.
Page 173 Problem solving guide Opening the control panel Closing the control panel manually manually  Carefully open the appliance door.  Hold the control panel at the top and bottom.  Carefully push it downwards.  Hold the control panel at the top and bottom.
Page 174: Optional Accessories
– FlexiClip telescopic runners the Miele online shop. – Grease filter They can also be ordered directly from Cleaning and care products Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details). – DGClean Special cleaning agent for removing Cooking containers...
Page 175: Service
2 years. Miele. For further information, please refer to your warranty booklet. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this booklet. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate.
Page 176: Installation
Installation Safety instructions for installation  Risk of damage from incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the steam oven. The steam oven must only be installed by a qualified person.  The connection data (frequency and voltage) on the steam oven’s data plate must correspond with those of the electricity supply in order to ensure that no damage can occur to the steam oven.
Page 177: Building-In Dimensions
Installation Building-in dimensions All dimensions are given in mm. Installation in a tall unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.
Page 178: Installation In A Base Unit
Installation Installation in a base unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche. When building the oven into a base unit underneath a cooktop, please also observe the installation instructions for the cooktop as well as the building-in height required for the cooktop.
Page 179: Side View
Installation Side view A Glass front: 22 mm Metal front: 23.3 mm...
Page 180: Room For The Control Panel To Open And Close
Installation Room for the control panel to open and close 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 181: Connection And Ventilation
Installation Connection and ventilation a Front view b Mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm c Ventilation cut-out, min. 180 cm d No connections permitted in this area...
Page 182: Installing The Steam Oven
Installation Installing the steam oven  Connect the mains connection cable to the appliance. Risk of damage from incorrect transportation. Lifting the steam oven by the door handle could cause damage to the  Secure the steam oven to the side door.
Page 183: Electrical Connection
Risk of damage from incorrect Residual current device connection. For extra safety, it is advisable to Danger of injury! Miele cannot be protect the steam oven with a suitable held liable for unauthorised residual current device (RCD) with a trip installation, maintenance and repair range of 30 mA.
Page 184: Copyright And Licences
GNU General Public License, version 2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2.1. For a period of at least 3 years following the purchase or delivery of the appliance, Miele shall provide you or third parties with a machine-readable copy of the source code for the open source components contained in the appliance, which are licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, or the GNU Lesser General Public License,...
Page 187 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
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