Miele DG 4064 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele DG 4064 Operating Instructions Manual

Steam oven

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Operating instructions

Steam oven
DG 4064
DG 4064 L
GiZ
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 786 680

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Steam oven DG 4064 DG 4064 L To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 786 680...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Front view.
  • Page 3 Contents Safety features ........... 38 Pressure release / Safety valve .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view a Controls and displays b On/Off button c Overheating protection device cover d Door handle e Door release f Pull-out shelf g Appliance door h Door button i Opening for adding descaling agent j Lift-up door (only on appliances with an "L"...
  • Page 5: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Description of the appliance q Programme/temperature display with symbols for the following programmes: °Steam with pressure P Steam without pressure Ä Reheat Defrost a Safety lock Descale Programming r Temperature button - s Programme button - t Temperature button + Time display with symbol for: g Duration of programme Time button -...
  • Page 6: Accessories Supplied

    Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. See "Optional accessories" for more information. 2 cooking containers DGGL 1, perforated (gross capacity 1.5 litres/ usable capacity 0.9 litres) For steaming Gastronorm size GN 1/3 325x175x40 mm (WxDxH) 1 cooking container DGG 2, solid...
  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Item DGGL 5 perforated (GN 1/3)* DGGL 6 perforated (GN 1/3) DGG 7 solid (GN 1/3) DGG 9 solid (GN 1/3) DGGL 10 perforated (GN 1/3) * Gastronorm size 1/3 indicates the width and depth of the container. Description of the appliance For cooking vegetables, fish, meat and potatoes...
  • Page 8 250 ml Miele E-Cloth Miele accessories are available from - your Miele dealer or - the Miele Spare Parts Department (see back cover for contact details). Helps prevent re-soiling. For easy, effective cleaning without the use of chemicals. (machine...
  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    If it is too high, you will find it difficult to access all levels safely when putting dishes into the oven and taking them out, and there is a danger of food spillages and possible scalding.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage For safety reasons this appliance must only be operated after it has been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded. This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Page 11 Safety with children The appliance must be installed at such a height that small children cannot reach the appliance door, which gets hot during use. Use the safety lock to prevent children operating the appliance or altering the settings. The appliance is only intended for use by adults who have read these instructions.
  • Page 12 Do not store cooked food in the oven. The moisture in the food can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not use metallic containers or utensils in the oven which are likely to rust.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions When putting dishes into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the contents. Do not come into contact with hot steam.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immedi- ately. Close the stopcock and disconnect from the mains electricity supply. Contact the Service Department. Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness level The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness range IV (04) . If your water hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance.
  • Page 17: Opening And Closing The Door

    The oven door is now unlocked and can be opened. Do not attempt to force the door open during a programme. Danger of burning and scalding.
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Heating Up For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time The appliance and accessories have been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory. Use a solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid to remove it. You should then run the 120 °C Steam with pressure °...
  • Page 19: Operation

    The steam oven is then ready for use. Programming steps in brief A Close the steam oven door. B Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 20: Programme Chart

    Operation Programme chart Symbol Programme ° Steam with pressure P Steam without pressure Ä Reheat Defrost * The recommended temperatures were established by our test kitchen as being the optimum temperatures for the different programmes. ** The recommended temperature can be altered in 5 °C increments within the range quoted.
  • Page 21: Switching On And Selecting A Programme

    Switching on and selecting a programme ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Switch the appliance on with the On/Off button. The following will show in the programme/temperature display: After a few seconds, the display will change automatically to the Steam with pressure programme °...
  • Page 22: Setting A Cooking Duration

    The programme/temperature display will then change to show the actual temperature in the oven as it rises. Do not be concerned if your appliance makes a noise. As with other appliances that use water, this occurs...
  • Page 23: Interrupting A Programme

    Interrupting a programme You can interrupt a programme at any time, for example, to place another container in the cooking compartment. To interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. "Stop" will appear in the time display. The cooling down phase will begin. In the time display, the g symbol and "Start"...
  • Page 24: Changing A Programme

    ^ Close the door. ^ Push the shelf back in again. ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. The oven will start heating up again and the display will show the temperature in the cooking compartment rising. Do not attempt to force the door open during a programme.
  • Page 25: At The End Of The Cooking Duration

    °C symbol has gone out. Take care. The cooking compartment and door may still be hot even after the cooling down phase. When removing dishes from the oven, use dry oven gloves. Be careful not to spill any of the contents. Operation...
  • Page 26: After Use

    Operation After use ^ As soon as the °C in the programme/temperature display goes out, wipe the oven out with a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid or vinegar. Then dry it with a cloth. ^ Leave the door open to allow the compartment to dry out thoroughly.
  • Page 27: Practical Tips

    Suitable containers Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras (see "Optional accessories"). When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note: –...
  • Page 28: Steaming

    Practical tips Steaming Food Vegetables Beans, green Brussels sprouts Cabbage, red or green, chopped Cauliflower, florets Kohlrabi, batons Leeks, sliced Potatoes, in their skins Potatoes, peeled and quartered Sliced carrots Broccoli, florets Asparagus Peas Zucchini Meat Beef goulash Pork cutlets Chicken breast Turkey roulade Fish and shellfish...
  • Page 29 Food Pulses Brown lentils Dried peas (pre-soaked) Kidney beans (pre-soaked) Rice Cracked wheat Pearl barley Brown rice White rice Wild rice Eggs Soft boiled Medium boiled Hard boiled Fruit Apples/Pears, in pieces Cherries Gooseberries Plums Rhubarb Desserts Flummery Soufflé, portions Sweet dumplings * This temperature is not the same as the recommended temperature.
  • Page 30 The sauce can then be thickened or added to after cooking. – You can thicken sauces in the steam oven by adding flour and butter to liquid (40 g flour and 40 g butter to 0.5 litres liquid). – Grease perforated containers...
  • Page 31 – Yeast dough can be put in the oven to prove. Select Steam without pressure P, and reduce the recommended temperature to 40 °C. Cover the...
  • Page 32: Reheating

    Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food on a plate. ^ Then place the plate on the tray and push it into the oven. ^ Select the Reheat programme Ä. ^ Set the duration (see chart). ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 33: Defrosting

    Defrosting Food to be defrosted Meat Stew Minced meat Cutlets, chops, sausages Poultry Chicken Chicken drumsticks Chicken schnitzel Fish, seafood Fish fillets Prawns Vegetables Frozen in a block Frozen in small portions Fruit Apple sauce/stewed apples Strawberries/raspberries Dairy products Cheese Cream Baking Puff pastries...
  • Page 34 Practical tips Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. ^ Place the food to be defrosted in the appliance. ^ Select the Defrost programme N. ^ Change the pre-set recommended temperature if necessary (see chart) .
  • Page 35: Cooking Whole Meals

    In general, cooking durations will vary according to the type of food. This means that you will need to open the steam oven at different times to add a particular dish. Our test kitchen recommends the following procedure, as shown in this example using Steam with pressure °:...
  • Page 36: Bottling

    ^ Set the duration (see chart). ^ Press the Start/Stop button. ^ Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off. ^ Cover the jars with a cloth and allow...
  • Page 37: Extracting Juice With Steam

    Proceed as follows: ^ Put the prepared fruit or vegetables into a perforated container and place it in the steam oven. ^ Place a solid container underneath to catch the juice. ^ Select Steam with pressure °.
  • Page 38: Safety Features

    Safety features Normally, steam pressure and temperature will be regulated automatically by the appliance. However, if a fault should occur, the appliance is fitted with an overheating protection device which protects against the temperature rising too high. The safety valve should be replaced every 1-2 years, depending upon frequency of use.
  • Page 39 If this has happened, fit a new washer into the holder inside the appliance door (see "Accessories supplied"). The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. Safety features ^ If the pressure release mechanism has not been activated (i.e. the...
  • Page 40: Overheating Protection

    (see arrow). Use a screwdriver or similar to press the button underneath in again. ^ Replace the cover cap. The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. If the overheating protection device trips again, contact the Service...
  • Page 41: Safety Lock

    – The recommended temperature can be decreased but not increased. – The duration which has been set can only be shortened. – The steam oven can be switched off and back on again but a programme cannot be selected. Safety features...
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Care

    Wipe dry using a soft cloth. Stainless steel Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. Follow the...
  • Page 43: Cooking Containers And Drain Filter

    Cooking containers and drain filter The cooking containers and drain filter should be washed and dried each time they are used. Soak any stubborn soiling first before removing with a soft brush. They are all dishwasher safe. Door seal Clean and dry the door seal by hand using a mild solution of hot water with a little washing up liquid, applied with a damp cloth, after each use.
  • Page 44: Cooking Compartment And Pull-Out Shelf

    If the water supply in your area is very hard, discolouration can occur on the oven interior walls after prolonged use of the appliance. These can be removed using a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent or with a cleaning agent designed for use on ceramic hobs and stainless steel.
  • Page 45: Shelf Runners

    Shelf runners It is helpful to remove the shelf runners when you wish to give the oven a thorough clean. To remove the runners: ^ Loosen fixing screws a and the runners can then be removed quite easily by pulling them towards you.
  • Page 46: Water Nozzle

    ^ Then open the door and replace the water nozzle and the shelf runners. The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. If the fault message F13 reappears after the nozzle has been descaled, contact...
  • Page 47: Descaling

    Descaling Descaling must be carried out on a cold appliance to prevent harmful vapours forming. The descaling agent is an irritant. Avoid contact with the the skin and do not inhale the vapours. If you do come into contact with descaling agent it should be rinsed off immediately with plenty of fresh water.
  • Page 48 Cleaning and care Proceed as follows: ^ Wait until the appliance has cooled down. ^ Close the door and switch on the empty appliance. The k symbol, the Descale programme symbol k and a number will appear in the programme/temperature display. ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 49 The descaling process will now begin. A beep will sound when the descaling process reaches the draining and rinsing stages and E05 to E07 will appear in the display. When the descaling process has finished a beep will sound and E08 will appear in the programme/temperature display.
  • Page 50: Programming

    Programming Programme option* Buzzer volume Audible tone at end of programme Safety lock Programme in display after switching on Water hardness Location (altitude) Altering the temperature Demonstration mode and factory default settings * Programmes not shown here have no allocation. ** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
  • Page 51 You can change the default settings of the programme options (see chart). Proceed as follows: ^ Use the programme button - to select programme P. ^ Press the + temperature button repeatedly until the programme option you want appears in the programme/temperature display (1 for P1, 2 for P2, etc).
  • Page 52: Problem Solving Guide

    Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box, and switch the appliance back on. If it still cannot be operated, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department..the appliance does not heat up. Check whether the Demonstation mode has been set (see "Programming").
  • Page 53 ... After switching on, the descaling programme symbol k and 00 appear in the programme/temperature display, the k symbol also appears on the left of the display, and the appliance beeps. The appliance needs to be descaled. Proceed as described in "Descaling" in "Cleaning and care".
  • Page 54 Problem solving guide F13 The temperature in the cooking compartment is too high. The appliance has not cooled down sufficiently during the cooling down phase. Check whether – the water stopcock is open. If necessary open it and start the programme again.
  • Page 55: Services

    Technical data Total connected load: see data plate Plumbing The steam oven needs to be connected to the mains water supply and to the drainage system by a fully qualified person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. The machine is constructed to comply...
  • Page 56 Services Connection should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations, and the On/Off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in. If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.
  • Page 57: After Sales Service, Data Plate

    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate.
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