Miele DGC6500 Operating And Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Combi Steam Oven To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 013 170...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 6 Guide to the appliance ..........12 Front view. - Page 3 Contents Changing the settings..........33 Save .
- Page 4 Contents Eggs............66 Fruit .
- Page 5 Contents Cleaning and Care ..........117 Appliance front .
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intended use WARNING- When using your This Combi Steam Oven is intended appliance follow basic precautions, for use in households and similar including the following: residential environments. Read all instructions before This Combi Steam Oven is not installation or use of the Combi intended for outdoor use. - Page 7 Installation, Close supervision is necessary repair and maintenance work should be when the Combi Steam Oven is used performed only by a Miele authorized near children. Do not allow children to service technician. play with the Combi Steam Oven.
- Page 8 Do not heat unopened food Defective components should be containers. Pressure can build up replaced by Miele original spare parts causing an explosion that will damage only. Only with these parts can the the cooking compartment. There is also...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not leave the appliance Always place oven racks and pans unattended when cooking with oil or in desired location while the oven is grease. These items may ignite if cool. If they must be removed while the overheated.
- Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The door can support a maximum of Do not touch heating elements or 22 lb (10 kg). interior surfaces of oven – Heating Do not stand or sit on the open door, elements may be hot even though they and do not place heavy items on it.
- Page 11 Use only the special Miele roast probe. If the roast probe needs to be replaced, it should be by an original Miele roast probe. You can obtain it from your Miele dealer or from Miele Customer Service. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 12: Guide To The Appliance
Guide to the appliance Front view... - Page 13 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Vent c Door gasket d Moisture sensor e Temperature sensor f Side runners with 3 shelf levels g Grease filter h Drip channel i Drain with drain filter j Oven interior lighting k Socket for roast probe l Browning / Broiling element m Slide-in compartment for condensate container...
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Page 14: Included Accessories
Guide to the appliance Included accessories All standard and additional accessories can be reordered if necessary (see "Optional accessories"). DGGL 20 1 perforated cooking pan 17 11/16" x 7 ½" x 1 9/16" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level - DGG 20 1 solid cooking pan... - Page 15 Guide to the appliance Roast probe To roast to the exact temperature Measures the temperature inside the meat (internal temperature) Grease filter See the "Functional description - Grease filter" section of this manual for more information.
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Page 16: Functional Description
Functional description Control panel Sensor buttons Lightly touch the sensor buttons to operate the appliance An audible tone will sound each time a button is touched. Use the Settings menu to change the volume of the tone or to switch the tone off (see "Settings"). Function On / Off For turning the appliance on and off... - Page 17 Functional description Display In addition to the text, the following symbols appear in the display: Symbol Meaning Appears with a menu item or a prompt, e.g. "Continue", and is associated with a button. Select the desired option by touching the adjacent sensor button.
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Page 18: Water Container
Functional description Control panel The water and condensate containers are located behind the lift-up control panel. The panel is opened and closed by touching the "Lift Panel" sensor button. The panel is equipped with a finger pinch protection. If it encounters resistance when opening/closing, the process is interrupted. -
Page 19: Roast Probe
Functional description Roast probe The roast probe measures the temperature in the interior of the food being cooked, the core temperature. The roast probe allows you to monitor cooking programs at the precise temperature. Temperature / Core temperature Some functions have default temperatures and may have a core temperature set for the roast probe. -
Page 20: Noise
Functional description The humidity sensor determines the moisture content in the oven interior. The type of food has an influence on the moisture content and this will be taken into account by the appliance. Keep in mind that there are foods that give off moisture during a cooking program. -
Page 21: Preheating Phase
Functional description Preheating phase While the oven is heating up to the set temperature, the display will show the rising temperature inside the oven together with "Preheating phase" (Exceptions: MasterChef, Menu Cooking, Reheating, Maintenance). Steam cooking When cooking with steam, the duration of the heating-up phase will depend on the quantity and the temperature of the food. -
Page 22: Interior Lighting
Functional description Interior lighting For energy saving reasons, the oven compartment lighting has been factory set to go out after the program has begun. If you want it to stay on all the time you need to change the default setting (see "Settings"). If the door is left open at the end of a cooking program the oven lighting will turn off automatically after 5 minutes. -
Page 23: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Basic settings The Combi Steam Oven will turn on automatically when it is connected to the power supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be asked to select some basic settings which are needed to set the appliance up for first time use. - Page 24 Before using for the first time Time of day display You can choose from the following options: – On: The time of day is always displayed, even when the system is turned off. – Off: The time of day is not displayed when the system is turned off.
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Page 25: Initial Cleaning
Before using for the first time A functional test is carried out on the appliance at the factory, which is why some water may drip from the lines into the oven compartment during transport. Initial cleaning ^ Remove any protective wrappings. Water container and condensate container ^ Take the water and condensate containers out of the appliance wash in the dishwasher or by hand. -
Page 26: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water
Before using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water Before you cook food for the first time, adjust the device to the boiling temperature of water, which varies depending on the altitude of the installation location. In this process, the water-carrying components are rinsed. -
Page 27: Modes / Programs / Menus
Modes / Programs / Menus Main Menu Default Temperature Temperature Range Operating Modes Convection Bake 320 °F / 85 - 435 °F / 160°C 30 - 225°C For baking on several levels at the same time. The fan distributes the heat evenly throughout the cavity for a consistent baking temperature. - Page 28 Modes / Programs / Menus Main Menu Default Temperature Temperature Range Operating Modes Browning 375 °F / 210 - 435 °F / 190°C 100 - 225°C For a perfectly browned topping, for example when making a gratin or browning the top of a casserole. Maxi Broil Level 3 Level 1 - 3...
- Page 29 Modes / Programs / Menus Main Menu Default Temperature Temperature Range Special Modes Defrost 140 °F / 120 - 140 °F / 60°C 50 - 60°C For gentle thawing of frozen products Reheat 265 °F / 250 - 285 °F / 130°C 120 - 140°C To gently reheat already cooked...
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Page 30: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Check before each cooking process that the drain filter is fitted correctly, since coarse food particles can clog the drain. Filling the water container Make sure you do not touch the the appliance door handle while the panel is opening or closing. Danger of jamming fingers! ^ Tap "Lift Panel"... -
Page 31: Setting Cooking Duration
Operating instructions Setting cooking duration ^ Use the numeric keypad to enter the cooking time. ^ Confirm with "OK". Setting the moisture level (with Combi Steam and Reheat) ^ Confirm the moisture level with "OK". ^ Set the desired moisture level using - / + or the numeric keypad, and then touch "OK"... -
Page 32: After Use
Operating instructions After use ^ Remove the water and condensate containers and empty them. Push the containers slightly upwards to remove. ^ Clean and dry the whole appliance after each use as described in "Cleaning and care". Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door. -
Page 33: Operation
Operation During operation Interrupting operation Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be turned off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory. Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back and wait until the steam has dissipated. The Combi Steam Oven becomes hot during use. -
Page 34: Save
Operation Save You can save the settings for a cooking program so you can select it from the "Favorites" menu at a later date. At the end of a cooking program the display shows "Save". ^ Select "Save". A summary will appear in the display. ^ Select "Accept". -
Page 35: Steam Cooking / Defrosting
Operation Steam Cooking / Defrosting ^ Turn the appliance on. ^ Fill the water container and push it into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the appliance. ^ Select "Steam Cooking / Special Modes > Defrost". ^ Either confirm the recommended temperature with "OK" or enter and confirm the desired temperature. -
Page 36: Combi Steam
Operation Combi Steam Combi Steam works by combining dry heat and steam. You can combine up to ten cooking stages in a Combi Steam program. You can set the temperature, moisture level and duration or internal temperature for each cooking stage. The cooking program will be carried out in the order in which the individual stages are entered. - Page 37 Operation Cooking stage 2 ^ Select the desired heating function. ^ Enter the desired temperature (or setting) and confirm with "OK". ^ Set the moisture level and confirm with "OK". ^ Select "Cooking time" or "Set core temp.". ^ Set the moisture level or core temperature and confirm with "OK".
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Page 38: Convection Plus / Surround / Browning / Bake / Broil / Convection Broil / Maxi Broil / Intensive / Humidity Plus
Operation Convection Plus / Surround / Browning / Bake / Broil / Convection Broil / Maxi Broil / Intensive / Humidity Plus The grease filter must be removed during baking. Exception: if you bake deep fresh fruit pies or pizza with lots of toppings, the grease filter must be used. -
Page 39: Favorites
Operation Favorites You can save up to 20 cooking programs that you use often, under names of your choice, in the "Favorites" menu. If you have not saved any programs yet, the display shows: Create program You can create your favorite program If you have already saved Favorites, the display shows: You can choose from the following options: Edit a program... - Page 40 Operation You can save the program using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each selection with "OK". ^ Select "Save". ^ Select the name you want. After entering the name, select "Save". A summary will appear in the display.
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Page 41: Additional Functions
Additional functions Start time / Finish time You can delay the start time. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling program. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to start. Use "Ready at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to end. -
Page 42: Timer
Additional functions Timer The timer can be used to time separate kitchen activities. You can also use the timer while a program is running. You can set a time between 1 second and 9 hours 59 minutes, 59 seconds. A time of up to 10 minutes will be shown in min:sec in the display, and a time of more than 10 minutes in h:min. -
Page 43: System Lock
Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the steam oven from being turned on inadvertently. The oven is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If you wish to use this function you have to change the default setting (see "Settings - Safety"). Unlocking ^ Touch the On/Off button K. -
Page 44: Sensor Lock
Additional functions Sensor lock Your device is equipped with a sensor lock so that the settings of a running program cannot be changed unintentionally. When sensor lock is activated, with the exception of On/Off K, the sensor buttons will not respond. An elapsed timer can still be confirmed. -
Page 45: General Notes When Cooking With Steam
General notes when cooking with Steam Steam Cooking The advantages of cooking with steam Vitamins and minerals are better retained, as the food is not immersed in water. When cooked with steam, food retains its natural taste better than with conventional cooking. We therefore recommend not to season the food at all or only after it has been cooked. -
Page 46: Shelf Level
General notes when cooking with Steam – Place the cooking pans on the inserted rack, not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the pan and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the pan. -
Page 47: Cooking Time (Duration)
General notes when cooking with Steam Cooking time (duration) In general, the cooking times for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food on a cooktop. More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections of this manual. -
Page 48: Steam Cooking
Steam Cooking Vegetables Fresh vegetables Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and chop. Frozen vegetables Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand. Exception: Vegetables that have been frozen in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same cooking time can be cooked together. - Page 49 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Vegetables >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Cooking time: See chart The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with.
- Page 50 Steam Cooking Duration in minutes Potatoes - moderately firm, peeled whole 25-27 halved 19-21 quartered 17-18 Potatoes - floury, peeled whole 26-28 halved 19-20 quartered 15-16 Kohlrabi, cut into sticks Pumpkin, diced Corn on the Cob 30-35 Swiss Chard, cut Peppers, diced/strips Mushrooms Baking Potatoes, firm-cooking...
- Page 51 Steam Cooking Duration in minutes Carrots, minced Spinach Pointed Cabbage, cut 10-11 Celery, cut Turnip, cut White Cabbage, cut Savoy Cabbage, cut 10-11 Zucchini, slices Sugar Snap Peas...
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Page 52: Meat
Steam Cooking Meat Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way. Frozen Defrost frozen meats before cooking (see "Defrosting"). Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked. Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. - Page 53 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Meat >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Duration: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with.
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Page 54: Sausage
Steam Cooking Sausage Settings MasterChef > Sausage >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 194°C (90°C) Duration: see table Sausage products Duration in minutes Boiled Sausage Pork Sausage Veal Sausage... -
Page 55: Fish
Steam Cooking Fish Fresh Prepare fresh fish as usual, i.e. clean, gut and filet. Frozen Fish should be thoroughly defrosted before steaming (see "Defrosting"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to salt fish when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavor. - Page 56 Steam Cooking Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Use the cooking times given in the table. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently, cook it for only a few more minutes.
- Page 57 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Fish >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: see table Duration: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with. You can cook it longer if necessary. Temperature Duration in in °F / °C...
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Page 58: Shellfish
Steam Cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and then wash the shellfish as usual. Cooking pans Use perforated pans to cook shellfish, grease them beforehand. Slide the universal tray onto the bottom shelf level. Cooking duration The longer shellfish is cooked, the tougher it becomes. -
Page 59: Mussels
Steam Cooking Mussels Fresh Only prepare closed mussels. Do not eat mussels that have not opened after being cooked. Danger of food poisoning. Soak fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly and remove beards. -
Page 60: Rice
Steam Cooking Rice Rice swells during cooking, therefore it must be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid so none of the nutrients are lost. -
Page 61: Pasta
Steam Cooking Pasta Dry pasta Pasta swells during cooking, therefore it must be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Fresh Fresh noodles and pasta, for example, from the store refrigerator, do not swell. Fresh pasta should be cooked in a perforated pan. -
Page 62: Dumplings
Steam Cooking Dumplings Fresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforated pan. Settings MasterChef > Pasta >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212°F / 100°C Duration: see table Duration in minutes Steamed Dumplings Yeast Dumplings Potato Dumplings in a cooking bag Bread Dumplings in a cooking bag 18-20... -
Page 63: Grain
Steam Cooking Grain Grain swells during cooking, therefore it must 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 MasterChef > Grain >... Operating Mode >... -
Page 64: Legumes
Steam Cooking Legumes - Dried - Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the legumes more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. When not soaked, depending on the variety, legumes must have a certain ratio of legumes: liquid. - Page 65 Steam Cooking Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212°F / 100°C Duration: see table Not pre-soaked Duration Ratio in minutes of legumes: liquid Beans Kidney Beans 130-140 1 : 3 Red Beans 95-105 1 : 3 Black Beans 100-120 1 : 3 Pinto Beans...
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Page 66: Eggs
Steam Cooking Eggs Use a perforated pan when you want to prepare boiled eggs. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking. They are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. Grease a non-perforated cooking pan, if you prepare egg dishes in it, e.g. -
Page 67: Fruit
Steam Cooking Fruit Cook fruit in a solid pan so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated pan, place a solid pan directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid pan to make a glaze for a fruit tart. -
Page 68: Menu Cooking - Manual
Steam Cooking Menu Cooking - Manual Turn the steam reduction off when Menu Cooking (see "Settings"). With Menu Cooking you can cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking times, e.g. tilapia filet with rice and broccoli. The food is placed in the oven at the appropriate time so that the whole meal is ready at the same time. - Page 69 Steam Cooking Example Rice 20 minutes Tilapia Filets 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes minus 6 minutes = 14 minutes (first cooking duration: rice) 6 minutes minus 4 minutes = 2 minutes (second cooking duration: tilapia filet) remainder = 4 minutes (third cooking duration: broccoli) Cooking 20 min.
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Page 70: Special Modes
Special Modes Reheating Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. The Combi Steam Oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. - Page 71 Special Modes Food Temperature Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in minutes in % Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower Kohlrabi 250 / 120 8–10 Beans Side dishes Noodles Rice 250 / 120 8–10 Potatoes, halved lengthwise Dumplings 285 / 140 18-20 Mashed Potatoes Meat and poultry Roast, sliced, ½"...
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Page 72: Defrost
Special Modes Defrost Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Defrosting in the appliance is significantly shorter than defrosting at room temperature. Temperature The optimal defrosting temperature is 140°F / 60°C. Exceptions: Ground meat and game 122°F / 50°C Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting. - Page 73 Special Modes Tips When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g. berries or pieces of meat, separate these about half-way through the defrosting time. Do not refreeze food once it has thawed. Settings Special Modes> Defrost Operating Modes > Steam Cooking > Temperature: see table Duration: see table...
- Page 74 Special Modes Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in oz / g in °F / °C time in minutes in minutes Fruit Apple Sauce 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10-15 Apple Pieces 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10-15...
- Page 75 Special Modes Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in oz / g in °F / °C time in minutes in minutes Meat Roast sliced 140 / 60 8-10 15-20 Ground Meat 8.8 / 250 122 / 50 15-20 10-15 Ground Meat...
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Page 76: Canning
Special Modes Canning Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Fruit and Vegetables Only use fresh produce that is ripe and in good condition for canning. Glass jars Only use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist-off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable. - Page 77 Special Modes Fill the jars with liquid. The canned produce must be completely covered. Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has turned off. Then let the jars covered with a cloth cool slowly for approximately 24 hours.
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Page 78: Juicing
Special Modes Juicing You can extract soft fruit juice in your appliance, e.g. berries and cherries. Overripe fruit is ideal for extracting juice; the more mature the fruit, the more juice will be productive and aromatic. Preparation Sort and wash the fruit to be juiced. Remove any damaged areas. -
Page 79: Menu Cooking
Special Modes Menu Cooking You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The various components can be selected in any order. The Steam Oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so that food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first. -
Page 80: Dehydrate
Special Modes Dehydrate Only use the Convection Bake function to dehydrate food so that moisture can be dissipated. Procedure ^ Cut the food into pieces of the same size. ^ Spread the pieces evenly on the rack lined with parchment paper. -
Page 81: Pizza
Special Modes Pizza Settings Special Modes > Pizza Temperature: 350 - 440°F / 180°C - 225°C Duration: 1-20 Minutes Operating Mode > Convection Bake Temperature: 350 - 440°F / 180°C - 225°C Duration: 1-20 Minutes... -
Page 82: Making Yogurt
Special Modes Making Yogurt Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. To make yogurt, you will need milk and either fresh live yogurt or a yogurt culture, obtainable from health food stores. Use natural yogurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yogurt is not suitable. - Page 83 Special Modes Tip: If you are using yogurt starter powder, you can prepare the yogurt from a mixture of milk and cream. Mix 3 cups (3/4 liter) milk with 1 cup (1/4 liter) of cream. Procedure ^ Mix ½ cup (100 g) yogurt with 4 cups (1 liter) of milk or make up the mixture with yogurt starter powder, following the instructions on the packaging.
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Page 84: Proofing
Special Modes Proofing Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the open bowl of dough in a perforated cooking pan or on the rack. Settings Special Modes > Proof Duration: according to the recipe Operating Mode > Combi Steam Temperature: 85°F / 30°C Humidity: 100% Duration: according to the recipe... -
Page 85: Melting Chocolate
Special Modes Melting Chocolate You can melt any type of chocolate in the appliance. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. ^ Place large quantities in a non-perforated pan and small quantities in a cup or a dish ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature resistant foil (up to 212°F / 100°C) and steam resistant plastic wrap or a lid. -
Page 86: Skinning Fruits And Vegetables
Special Modes Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Procedure ^ Cut a cross at the stem end of tomatoes, nectarines, etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the food in a perforated pan if cooking with steam or a universal tray if using the rack. -
Page 87: Preserving Apples
Special Modes Preserving Apples Apples can be preserved in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them. The apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when optimally stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit. -
Page 88: Sweating Onions
Special Modes Sweating Onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking pan with a little butter. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature resistant foil (up to 212°F / 100°C) and steam resistant plastic wrap or a lid. -
Page 89: Sanitizing Cookware
Special Modes Sanitizing Cookware The steam oven will sanitize baby bottles and other cookware. Check beforehand that the manufacturer guarantees all components are to be heat resistant to 212° F / 100 °C and also steam resistant follow manufacturers instructions. Procedure ^ Dismantle the baby bottles into their individual components. -
Page 90: Heating Damp Towels
Special Modes Heating Damp Towels Procedure ^ Moisten hand towels and then roll them up tightly. ^ Place them beside one another in a perforated cooking pan. Settings MasterChef > Special > Heat Damp Towels Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: 160°F / 70°C Duration: 2 Minutes Decrystallize honey... -
Page 91: Making Jam
Special Modes Making Jam Only use fresh, ripe produce in good condition for canning. Glass jars Use only clean, glass jars with twist-off lids up to max. ½ pint (250 ml) capacity. After you have filled the jars, clean the glass rims with a clean cloth and hot water and then seal the jars. -
Page 92: Sabbath Program
Special Modes Sabbath Program For supporting religious customs, this program is ready to use for 72 hours. The program works with the "Surround" operating mode, it cannot be changed. If the Sabbath program is selected, there is no daytime indication on the display. The oven lighting does not turn on, even when the door is opened. -
Page 93: Roast Probe
Roast probe The probe inserted into the meat, measures the internal temperature of the meat. The internal temperature to be set depends on the desired cooking level and type of meat. It is selectable in the range from 86-210°F / 30-99°C. The cooking time depends on the oven temperature and thickness of the meat. - Page 94 Roast probe Application options The roast probe can be used in the following operating modes: Combi Steam with Convection Bake Combi Steam with Surround Convection Bake Convection Broil Surround Intensive Humidity Plus Steam Cooking Important notes on use The metal tip of the roast probe must be inserted completely into the cooked food and reach the core.
- Page 95 Roast probe Procedure ^ Prepare the meat in the usual way. ^ Completely insert the metal tip of the roast probe into the food being cooked. ^ Place the meat in the oven. ^ Open the connection socket for the roast probe and plug it into the receptacle until it clicks.
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Page 96: Roast
Roast We recommend the Roast modes - Convection Bake and Combi Steam with Surround. Be sure that the grease filter is in place. Never roast meat in frozen state, it will dry out. Defrost it before cooking. Do not preheat the oven for roasting. The prepared meat will be placed into the cold oven. - Page 97 Roast Combi Steam The lower the oven temperature is, the longer the cooking process takes and the more tender the meat is. Roast meat on the rack with the universal tray placed underneath. You can then use the collected meat juices for sauces.
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Page 98: Roasting Table
Roast Roasting table The times and temperatures given in the tables are recommendations only. Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. in Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Poultry Duck up to 4.5 lbs Combi Steam with 375 / 190... - Page 99 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. in Moisture Duration °F / °C Level in % in Minutes Poultry Turkey Breast Combi Steam with Convection 340 / 170 Bake Maxi Broil Level 3 Veal Tenderloin (Roast), rare Convection Broil 350 / 175 Tenderloin (Roast), medium...
- Page 100 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Lamb Thighs Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 212 / 100 Loin/Crown, Maxi Broil Level 3 medium* Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 212 / 100...
- Page 101 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Beef SIrloin Combi Steam with Broil Level 3 (Roast with Combi Steam with Broil Level 3 Moisture), rare* Combi Steam with Surround 140 / 60 Combi Steam with Surround 140 / 60...
- Page 102 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Game Venison Saddle, Maxi Broil Level 3 medium* Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 85 / 30 Combi Steam with Surround 165 / 75 Venison Saddle, Maxi Broil...
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Page 103: Baking
Baking Convection Bake For baking on multiple levels When using Convection Bake, reduce the temperatures given for Surround by about 20°F / 20°C. Surround For the baking of traditional recipes and preparing soufflé. Only bake on one level. Bake sheet cakes on the center shelf level. If using older cookbooks or recipes, set the temperature 10°F / 10°C lower then given in the recipe. - Page 104 Baking Combi Steam The shiny finish on bread, bread rolls and puff pastry is achieved by cooking it with steam (maximum moisture, low temperature) in cooking stage 1. Browning takes place with high moisture and high temperature. The baking will become dryer with low moisture and high temperature.
- Page 105 Baking Frozen products When baking frozen products such as French fries, croquettes, cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the lowest temperature quoted by the manufacturer on the packaging. Bake frozen cakes, pizzas or baguettes on the rack covered with parchment paper. With frozen products, the baking or universal tray may warp so that they cannot be removed when hot.
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Page 106: Baking Table
Baking Baking table The times and temperatures given in the tables are recommendations only. Baked goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % minutes Sponge Baking Tray Convection Bake 300-355 / 150-180 Spring Form Pan Surround 320-340 / 160-170 25-35... - Page 107 Baking Baking goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % minutes Yeast dough Herb Rolls Combi Steam with 310 / 155 Convection Bake 395 / 200 15-25 Multi-grain Rolls Combi Steam with 310 / 155 Convection Bake 410 / 210 20-30...
- Page 108 Baking Baking Goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Humidity Duration in °F / °C in % minutes Short Dough Pastry Small Pastry Combi Steam with 365 / 185 Convection Bake 365 / 185 10-15 Pan with dry topping Combi Steam with 395 / 200 Convection Bake Pan with moist...
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Page 109: Broiling
Broiling The appliance door must be closed when broiling. otherwise the control elements will become hot. Risk of burns! Do not use the roast probe in the Broil, Maxi Broil and Combi Steam with Broil operating modes. Use the mode: –... -
Page 110: Broiling Chart
Broiling Tips Marinate lean meat or brush it with oil. Other fats will easily burn or develop smoke. Make sure the pieces are approximately the same thickness so the broiling times are not too different. When turning the food, work quickly to avoid the oven cooling too much. -
Page 111: Using The Masterchef Programs
Using the MasterChef programs Your appliance has a number of MasterChef programs. The individual programs contain the operating modes, temperatures and times. Doneness and browning are represented by a bar with seven segments. Factory setting is a medium doneness and browning. -
Page 112: Overview Of Automatic Programs
Using the MasterChef programs To finish an automatic program early, turn off the appliance. If the food is not cooked to your preference after a MasterChef program is complete, select "Continue Cooking" or "Continue Baking". MasterChef programs can also be saved as "Favorites" and be placed on the main menu. -
Page 113: Using Masterchef Programs
Using the MasterChef programs Using MasterChef programs ^ Select "MasterChef". ^ Select the appropriate submenu (e.g. vegetables). ^ Select the desired vegetable (e.g. cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm the corresponding specifications. ^ Select the cooking method and the degree of doneness, if required. -
Page 114: Settings
Settings Your appliance has factory default settings. In the "Settings" menu, you can select and change various menu items and their sub-items. The current settings are marked with L. By tapping "Back" you will return to the previous level. After confirming with "OK" or if you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. - Page 115 Settings The factory setting for each menu item is shown in bold. Menu Iten Available settings Language J German, other languages Country Display Time On / Off / Night Dimming Time format 12 h / 24 h Date Set the date Lighting On / On for 15 seconds Display Brightness...
- Page 116 Settings Menu option Available settings Water hardness Soft (< 8.7 gr/gal, < 8.4 °dH, < 1.5 mmol/l) Medium ( 8.7-14.6 gr/gal, 8.4 - 14 °dH, 1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) Hard (< 14.6 gr/gal, < 14 °dH, < 2.5 mmol/l) Showroom Demo mode program On / Off...
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Page 117: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and Care Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the Combi Steam Oven. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Clean and dry the appliance and accessories after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down. Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door. -
Page 118: Appliance Front
Cleaning and Care Appliance front It is best to clean the front of the appliance immediately following use. If spills are left for extended periods of time they may become impossible to remove and surfaces may become permanently stained or damaged. Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap applied with a soft sponge. -
Page 119: Accessories
The cooking pans are dishwasher-safe. Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discoloration on the cooking pans. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse the pans thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agents. -
Page 120: Grease Filter
Rinse and dry the drain filter after each use. Stains and limescale deposits can be removed with vinegar. You can also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agents. -
Page 121: Oven Interior
Cleaning and Care Oven interior The oven interior is made from stainless steel which has been treated with a PerfectClean finish. See "Cleaning and Care -PerfectClean". For easy cleaning of the oven interior you can remove the door and the side runners. After a program using steam Remove: –... -
Page 122: Perfectclean
Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals are available from Miele. PerfectClean The surfaces of the oven interior, side runners have a PerfectClean finish. - Page 123 Cleaning and Care Remove cleaning residues. Cleaning residues reduce the non-stick effect. The following cause lasting damage to the PerfectClean surfaces and must not be used: – abrasive cleaning agents e.g. powder or cream cleansers, pumice stones, – cleaners for ceramics cooktops, –...
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Page 124: Maintenance
Cleaning and Care Maintenance Soak Soiling after roasting can be soaked using this program. ^ Allow the oven interior to cool down. ^ Remove all accessories and fill the water container. ^ Select "Maintenance". ^ Select "Soak" and follow the instructions in the display. The soaking process takes about 10 minutes. -
Page 125: Descaling
Cleaning and Care Descaling We recommend that you use Miele Descaling Tablets (see "Optional accessories") for descaling the appliance. They have been specifically designed for optimal descaling of Miele products. Other descaling agents, which - in addition to citric acid - may contain other acids and/or other undesirable substances such as chlorides, might damage the product. - Page 126 Cleaning and Care After the final confirmation of "OK" the descaling starts. The descaling program can be canceled only during the first 6 minutes. Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling program, since then the program has to be restarted. After a period of about 25 minutes there is a rinse cycle.
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Page 127: Oven Door
Cleaning and Care Oven door Removing the door Before the door can be removed the release levers on both door hinges must be unlocked. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Unlock the release levers on both door hinges by pushing on them. - Page 128 Cleaning and Care ^ Close the door until it stops. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up at a slant and off the hinges. Do not lift the door at the door handle. The handle and door panels could be damaged.
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Page 129: Frequently Asked Questions
If this is not the case, disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 1 minute. Reconnect the power and turn the appliance on. If it still does not heat, contact Miele Technical Service. ^ Deactivate the demo program (see "Settings - The demo program is Showroom Program"). - Page 130 The finger pinch protection is very sensitive, so it may repeatedly pressing the ? button. happen occasionally that the control panel does not open or close. ^ Open/close the panel manually (see end of "Frequently Asked Questions"). If the problem occurs very often, contact Miele.
- Page 131 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and remedy The oven lighting A bulb has burned out. ^ Contact Miele to replace the lamp. does not work. The "Start time" These functions are not available when using "Menu function does not Cooking"...
- Page 132 F 44 Communications failure ^ Turn the appliance off and after a few minutes on again. If the error message still appears, contact Miele. F 55 The maximum length of time for operating in a mode has been exceeded and the safety shutdown has turned the appliance off.
- Page 133 ^ Turn off the appliance, seat the filter properly: and turn the appliance back on. If the error message shows again in spite of solving the problem(s), contact Miele. Technical fault ^ Turn the appliance off and contact Miele. Other fault messages...
- Page 134 Frequently asked questions Manually opening the control panel Manually closing the control panel ^ Open the appliance door carefully. ^ Grasp the panel at top and bottom. ^ Grasp the panel at top and bottom. ^ Gently push the panel downwards. ^ First, pull the panel forward and out.
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Page 135: Optional Accessories
Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances including Miele-branded cleaning and conditioning products. These products can be easily ordered from the miele website and your Miele dealer. Cooking pans There are a number of perforated and soiled cooking pans in different sizes. - Page 136 Optional accessories DGGL 5 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 2 1/2" (WXDXH) 325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 4" (WXDXH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DGG 7 Solid cooking pan 12 3/4"...
- Page 137 Optional accessories DGGL 20 Perforated cooking pan (included accessory) 17 11/16" x 7 ½" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) DGG 20 Solid cooking pan (included accessory) 17 11/16" x 15 3/8" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) DGD 1/3 Lid for 12 13/16"...
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Page 138: Other
Optional accessories Other: DGA Rack for Cooking Pans PerfectClean finish, to hold 12 13/16" (325 mm) wide pans. - It is inserted into the runners between the rails of a shelf level - Universal tray 1 Universal tray - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level - Wire oven rack 1 Wire oven rack - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level -... - Page 139 Optional accessories Gourmet Casserole Dish Die-cast aluminum dish with a non-stick finish and stainless steel lid. Fits directly into a side runner. Also suitable for ceramic cooktops. Not suitable for use on induction or gas cooktops. HUB 5000-XL Depth 13 3/4" (35 cm), maximum capacity approx. 17.6 lbs (8 kg) The dish cannot be placed in the appliance with the lid on.
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Page 140: Cleaning And Care Products
Optional accessories Cleaning and care products Descaling Tablets 6 tablets To descale the appliance Ceramic and Stainless Steel Cleaner 250 ml Removes discoloration from cooking pans... -
Page 141: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. -
Page 142: Important Safety Instructions
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Installation, repair and maintenance Note to the installer: work should be performed by a Miele Please leave these instructions with the authorized service technician. Work by consumer of the appliance for the local unqualified persons could be building inspectors use. -
Page 143: Installation Reference
Installation reference Dimension details of the appliance front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front... - Page 144 Installation reference Control panel swivel range The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) this would hinder the control panel from opening and closing.
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Page 145: Appliance And Installation Dimensions
Appliance and installation dimensions Wall cabinet installation a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front... - Page 146 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.
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Page 147: Undercounter Installation
Appliance and installation dimensions Undercounter installation If the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions for installation of the cooktop and its installation height. a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord * Appliances with glass front... - Page 148 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the appliance support base b in the bottom of the cabinet space below The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.
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Page 149: Installation In Combination With An Oven
Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with an oven a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord f Oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front... - Page 150 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.
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Page 151: Installation In Combination With Esw 6X14
Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with ESW 6x14 a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord f Warming drawer * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front... - Page 152 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.
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Page 153: Installing The Appliance
Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the installation niche and align it. The appliance must be level, so that the steam generator can operate properly. Deviation from the horizontal should not exceed 2°. ^ Secure the appliance to the left and right side of the cabinet with the two supplied 1/8"... -
Page 154: After Sales Service
Miele’s Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthorized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home. -
Page 155: Caring For Our Environment
Caring for our environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of an old appliance The transport and protective packing Old appliances may contain materials materials are environmentally friendly that can be recycled. Please contact for disposal and may be recyclable. your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials. - Page 156 DGC 6500 / DGC 6600 en - US, CA M.-Nr. 10 013 170 / 00...