Miele DGC 7440 HCX Pro Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele DGC 7440 HCX Pro Operating And Installation Instructions

Combination steam oven
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Operating and installation
instructions
Combination steam oven
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 12 200 560

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Combination steam oven To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen- tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-GB M.-Nr. 12 200 560...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Steam reduction ....................29 Oven interior lighting ................... 29 Before using for the first time ................30 Miele@home ......................30 Basic settings ...................... 31 Cleaning the combination steam oven for the first time ........32 Setting the correct boiling point for water............33...
  • Page 3 Steam reduction ....................40 Recommended temperatures................41 Booster ........................ 41 Water hardness ....................42 Automatic rinsing ....................43 Safety ........................43 Miele@home ......................44 Remote control....................45 Activating MobileStart ..................45 RemoteUpdate ....................45 Software version....................46 Showroom programme..................46 Factory default.....................
  • Page 4 Contents Releasing bursts of steam................... 61 General notes..................... 62 The advantages of cooking with steam .............. 62 Suitable containers....................62 Shelf level ......................63 Frozen food......................63 Temperature ......................63 Cooking duration ....................63 Cooking with liquid....................63 Your own recipes – steam cooking ..............63 Universal tray and combi rack................
  • Page 5 Contents Heat crockery ...................... 115 Keeping warm ..................... 115 Prove dough ......................116 Heating damp flannels ..................116 Dissolve gelatine ....................116 Decrystallise honey ..................... 117 Melt chocolate..................... 117 Cook bacon......................118 Sweat onions....................... 118 Apple storage ..................... 119 Making eierstich ....................119 Fruit preserve.......................
  • Page 6 Contents Cleaning the side runners..................141 Lowering the top heat/grill element..............142 Maintenance......................143 Soak ....................... 143 Drying ......................143 Rinsing......................143 Descaling......................143 HydroClean..................... 145 Removing the door....................150 Fitting the door ....................151 Problem solving guide ..................152 Messages on the display..................
  • Page 7: 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 8 These special lamps must only be used for the purpose for which they are intended. They are not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Ser- vice Department. ...
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions  Children aged 8 and older may only use the combination steam oven without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation.
  • Page 10  Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.  Damage to the combination steam oven can compromise your safety. Check the combination steam oven for visible signs of dam- age.
  • Page 11 Miele Customer Service Department. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu- ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts. ...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions - Pull out the plug (if one is present) at the wall socket. To do this, pull the plug and not the mains connection cable.  If the combination steam oven is built in behind a furniture front (e.g.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions  Plastic dishes that are not suitable for use in an oven will melt and may ignite at high temperatures, and can damage the combination steam oven. Use only plastic containers that are suitable for use in an oven. Fol- low the instructions from the crockery manufacturer.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  Certain foods dry out quickly and may catch fire due to high grill temperatures. Never use grill modes to finish baking partially baked rolls or bread or to dry flowers or herbs. Use the Fan plus  or Conventional heat functions instead.
  • Page 15 Using accessories or spare parts from other manu- facturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liabil- ity.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min- imum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your combination steam oven.
  • Page 16: Caring For The Environment

    Miele, free of charge. By law, you are solely responsible for deleting any personal data from the old appliance prior to disposal. You are legally obliged...
  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Combination steam oven a Control elements b Ventilation outlet c Top heat/grill element d Distribution wheel for HydroClean cleaning e Oven interior lighting f Air inlet for the fan with ring heating element behind it g Oven compartment floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath h Drip channel i Temperature sensor j Moisture sensor...
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Condensate container b Condensate container compartment c Compartment for water container d Water container...
  • Page 19: Data Plate

    1 universal tray for baking, roasting and Please have this information to hand, grilling should you need to contact Miele re- garding any questions or problems. Combi rack Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your ap-...
  • Page 20: Controls

    For scrolling through lists and for changing values b Optical interface h OK sensor control (For Miele Service only) For selecting functions and saving c  sensor control settings For controlling the combination i  sensor control steam oven via your mobile device For setting a minute minder, the d Sensor control ...
  • Page 21: On/Off Sensor Control

    Controls On/Off sensor control Sensor controls The  On/Off sensor control is re- The sensor controls react to touch. cessed and responds to touch. Every touch of a sensor is confirmed with an audible keypad tone. You can Use this sensor control to switch the turn this keypad tone off using Fur- combination steam oven on and off.
  • Page 22  If you want to control the combination steam oven from your mo- bile device, you must have the Miele@home system, switch on  setting and touch this sensor control. The Remote control sensor control then lights up and the MobileStart function is available.
  • Page 23: Symbols

    Controls Sensor con- Function trol  If no cooking programme is in progress, you can use this sensor control to set a minute minder (e.g. when boiling eggs) at any point. If a cooking programme is in progress at the same time, you can set a minute minder, the cooking duration and a start or end time for the programme.
  • Page 24: Using The Appliance

    Using the appliance Use the  and  arrow buttons or the Changing a setting in a list            area between them in the navig-  Touch the  or  arrow buttons or ation area to use the combination swipe to the right or left in the steam oven.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Function Or Operating Mode

    Using the appliance Selecting a function or operat- Entering numbers ing mode Numbers that can be changed are high- lighted. The sensor controls for the functions and operating modes (e.g. Further  )  Touch the  or  arrow buttons or are located above the display (see swipe to the right or left in the “Controls”...
  • Page 26: Activating Mobilestart

     Select the  sensor control to activ- ate MobileStart. The  sensor control lights up. You can operate your combination steam oven remotely with the Miele app. Directly operating the combination steam oven takes priority over operat- ing it via the remote control function on the app.
  • Page 27: Description Of Functions

    Description of functions Control panel Temperature The water container and the condens- Some functions have a pre-set recom- ate container are located behind the mended temperature. This temperature control panel. The control panel is can be altered for a single programme, opened and closed by pressing the a specific programme stage or within  sensor control.
  • Page 28: Cooking Duration

    Description of functions Cooking duration Heating-up phase Depending on the function, you can set In all functions, the display shows the a cooking duration of between 1 minute temperature in the oven compartment and 10 or 12 hours. as it rises during the heating-up phase The cooking durations of the automatic (exceptions: Full grill...
  • Page 29: Steam Reduction

    Description of functions Steam reduction Oven interior lighting With steam cooking and combination For energy-saving reasons, the combin- cooking, the steam reduction function ation steam oven interior lighting has will switch on automatically at the end been set at the factory to go out once a of a cooking programme which uses a programme has begun.
  • Page 30: Before Using For The First Time

    - A WiFi network functions cannot be guaranteed. - The Miele app Miele@home availability - A Miele user account. You can create The ability to use the Miele app de- a user account via the Miele app pends on the availability of the The Miele app will guide you as you Miele@home service in your country.
  • Page 31: Basic Settings

     will appear in the 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 now, se- later time (see “Settings”). lect  and confirm with OK. Continue ...
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Combination Steam Oven For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness level Cleaning the combination steam oven for the first time Contact your local water supplier to find out the hardness of the water in  Remove any protective wrapping and your area.
  • Page 33: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Before using for the first time Cleaning accessories/oven compart- Setting the correct boiling ment point for water  Take all accessories out of the oven Before cooking food for the first time, compartment. you must adjust the combination steam oven to the boiling temperature of the ...
  • Page 34: Pre-Heating The Combination Steam Oven

    Before using for the first time Pre-heating the combination steam oven  Take all accessories out of the oven compartment if applicable.  To remove the grease from the ring heating element, heat the combina- tion steam oven up at 200 °C using Fan plus   operating mode for 30 minutes.
  • Page 35: Settings

    Settings Settings overview Menu option Available settings ... |  |  | ... Language  deutsch english Location Time Show * |  | Night dimming Clock format  | 12 h 24 h Date Lighting “On” for 15 seconds Display Brightness         QuickTouch  | Volume...
  • Page 36 Settings Menu option Available settings Automatic rinse Safety Sensor lock  | System lock   | Miele@home Activate  | Deactivate Connection status Set up again Reset Set up Remote control RemoteUpdate Software version Showroom programme Demo mode  | Factory default Appliance settings...
  • Page 37: Opening The "Settings" Menu

    Settings Opening the “Settings” menu Time In the Further   | Settings  menu, you Show can personalise your combination Select how you want the time of day to steam oven by adapting the factory de- show in the display when the combina- fault settings to suit your requirements.
  • Page 38: Date

    -           been connected to a WiFi network and Minimum brightness signed into the Miele app, the time will be synchronised based on the location QuickTouch setting in the Miele app.
  • Page 39: Volume

    Settings Keypad tone Volume The volume of the tone that sounds Buzzer tones each time you touch a sensor control is If buzzers are switched on, a buzzer will represented by a bar with seven seg- sound when the set temperature is ments.
  • Page 40: Keeping Warm

    Settings Keeping warm Steam reduction Using the Keeping warm  function, you Steam reduction  function stops ex- can keep food warm at the end of a cessive steam escaping when the door steam cooking programme. Food is is opened. kept warm at a pre-set temperature for a maximum of 15 minutes.
  • Page 41: Recommended Temperatures

    Settings Recommended temperatures Booster If you often cook with different temper- Booster  function is used to quickly atures, it makes sense to change the re- pre-heat the oven compartment. commended temperatures. After selecting this menu option, a list function is automatically Booster of operating modes will appear in the switched on during the heating-up...
  • Page 42: Water Hardness

    Settings Water hardness Water hardness Calcium con- Setting tent °dH mmol/l The combination steam oven must be mg/l Ca adjusted to the local water hardness ppm (mg Ca level to ensure that it works correctly and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the correct interval.
  • Page 43: Automatic Rinsing

    Settings System lock  Automatic rinsing The system lock prevents the combina- Following a cooking process with tion steam oven from being switched on steam, Appliance rinsing will appear on by mistake. the display after the combination steam oven has been switched off. The minute minder and the MobileStart function can still be used when the sys- This process flushes any remaining...
  • Page 44: Miele@Home

    This is the only oven to your WiFi network with the help way to ensure that all personal data of the Miele app or via WPS. has been removed and the previous Activate owner will no longer be able to ac- This setting is only visible if cess the combination steam oven.
  • Page 45: Remote Control

    Settings Remote control RemoteUpdate If you have installed the Miele app on  menu option is only RemoteUpdate your mobile device, have access to the displayed and can only be selected if Miele@home system and have activated the requirements for using...
  • Page 46: Software Version

    User programmes - Some software updates can only be All User programmes will be deleted. carried out by the Miele Customer Recommended temperatures Service Department. Any recommended temperatures that have been changed will be reset to Software version the factory default settings.
  • Page 47: Minute Minder

    Minute minder When the combination steam oven is Using the Minute minder func- switched off, the minute minder time tion counts down in the display and  ap- The  minute minder can be used to pears instead of the time of day. time other activities in the kitchen, If you are cooking at the same time, e.g. boiling eggs.
  • Page 48 Minute minder Deleting the minute minder duration  Select the  sensor control.  Select  Minute minder if a cooking pro- gramme is in progress at the same time.  Select  Delete  Confirm with OK. The minute minder duration is now de- leted.
  • Page 49: Main And Sub-Menus

    Main and sub-menus Menu Recommen- Range ded value Oven functions Steam cooking   100 °C 40–100 °C Fan plus   160 °C 30–230 °C Combi mode   Combi Fan plus 170 °C 30–230 °C Combi Conventional 180 °C 30–230 °C Combi Grill Level 3 Level 1–3...
  • Page 50 Main and sub-menus Menu Recommen- Range ded value Further   Special applications Mix & Match Menu cooking – – – – Blanching Bottling 90 °C 80–100 °C Drying 50 °C 30–70 °C – – Prove dough – – Disinfect items Heat crockery 50 °C 50–80 °C...
  • Page 51: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips Fan grill  is the best operating mode for Cooking programmes grilled dishes. With this operating - If possible, use the automatic pro- mode, you can use lower temperat- grammes for cooking food. ures than in other grill operating modes which use the maximum tem- - Remove all accessories from the perature setting.
  • Page 52 Energy saving tips Customising settings  Select Display  | QuickTouch  | for the control elements to reduce energy consumption.  For the oven interior lighting, select Lighting  | “On” for 15 seconds . The oven interior lighting can be switched on again at any time by touching the  sensor control.
  • Page 53: Operation

    Operation  Change the moisture setting if neces- Malfunction due to missing floor fil- sary. ter. If the floor filter is missing, food de-  Confirm with OK. posits can get into the drain. The wa- The required and the actual temperature ter cannot be pumped away.
  • Page 54: Changing Values And Settings For A Cooking Programme

    Operation Cleaning the combination steam Changing values and settings oven after a cooking process for a cooking programme  Remove the water container and con- Depending on the function, as soon as densate container and empty them as a cooking programme is in progress, required.
  • Page 55: Changing The Temperature

    Operation Changing the temperature Setting cooking durations You can permanently reset the recom- Cooking results can be impaired if mended temperature to suit your there is a long delay between the cooking preferences by selecting food being placed in the oven and Fur- ther   |...
  • Page 56: Changing The Set Cooking Durations

    Operation  Select the  sensor control. Changing the set cooking durations  Select the  sensor.  Set the desired times.  Select the desired time.  Confirm with OK.  Confirm with OK.  Touch the  sensor control to return to the menu for the selected operat- ...
  • Page 57: Deleting The Set Cooking Durations

    Operation Deleting the set cooking durations Cancelling a cooking pro- gramme In functions and applications where it is always necessary to set a cooking dur- You can cancel a cooking programme ation, you can only delete the set times using the function sensor control that Finish at Start at lights up orange or using the  sensor...
  • Page 58: Interrupting A Cooking Process

    Operation When cooking with steam as well as for Interrupting a cooking process programmes and applications with pure A cooking process is interrupted as steam operation, the time left only con- soon as the door is opened. The oven tinues to elapse once the set temperat- heating switches off.
  • Page 59: Pre-Heating The Oven Compartment

    Operation Pre-heating the oven compart- Delicate items (e.g. sponge or bis- ment cuits) will brown too quickly on the top if the Booster  function is used. Booster  function is used to quickly Switch off the Booster  function for pre-heat the oven compartment in these items.
  • Page 60: Pre-Heat

    Operation Pre-heat Crisp function You can place most dishes in the cold Crisp function  function (moisture re- oven compartment to make use of the duction) allows moisture to be removed heat produced during the heating-up from the oven as required during the phase.
  • Page 61: Releasing Bursts Of Steam

    Operation Switching on Crisp function Releasing bursts of steam Crisp function  function has to be You can release bursts of steam during switched on separately for each cook- the cooking process in all oven func- ing programme. tions (except Eco Fan heat ).
  • Page 62: General Notes

    General notes This section contains general informa- Your own containers tion. You will find more detailed inform- You can also use your own containers. ation about particular foods and how to However, please note the following: cook them in the other sections. - Containers must be suitable for use in an oven and able to withstand The advantages of cooking...
  • Page 63: Shelf Level

    General notes Shelf level Cooking duration You can select any shelf level. You can During steam cooking, the cooking dur- also cook on several levels at the same ation does not begin until the set tem- time. This will not alter the cooking dur- perature is reached.
  • Page 64: 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 univer- sal tray between the rails of a shelf level...
  • Page 65: Steam Cooking

    Steam cooking Eco Steam cooking Notes on the cooking tables You can use the Eco Steam cooking func- Follow the instructions on cooking dur- tion to save energy during steam cook- ations, temperatures and cooking ing. This function is suitable mainly for notes.
  • Page 66: Vegetables

    Steam cooking Shelf level Vegetables To avoid any colour transfer when cook- Fresh ing vegetables with a distinctive colour Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual (e.g. beetroot) in a perforated container, way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. do not place other food underneath the perforated container.
  • Page 67 Steam cooking  [min] Vegetables Artichokes 32–38 Cauliflower, whole 27–28 Cauliflower, florets Beans, green 10–12 Broccoli, florets 3–4 Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8 Chantenay carrots, halved 6–7 Chantenay carrots, chopped Chicory, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, sliced 4–5 Kale, chopped 23–26...
  • Page 68 Steam cooking  [min] Vegetables Peppers, diced or sliced New potatoes, firm 30–32 Mushrooms Leeks, sliced 4–5 Leeks, halved lengthways Romanesco, whole 22–25 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Brussels sprouts 10–12 Beetroot, whole 53–57 Red cabbage, chopped 23–26 Black salsify, whole 9–10 Celeriac, cut into batons 6–7 Asparagus, green Asparagus, white, whole...
  • Page 69: 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 sole. clean, gut and fillet. 100 °C For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. Frozen food cod and salmon.
  • Page 70 Steam cooking Tips Settings   | | ... | - Adding herbs and spices, such as Automatic programmes Fish dill, will help bring out the full flavour of the fish.   Steam cooking - Cook large fish in swimming position. Temperature: see table To help maintain the shape of the Cooking duration: see table...
  • Page 71 Steam cooking  [°C]  [min] Fish 5–7 Perch fillet 8–10 Seabream fillet Trout, 250 g 10–13 Halibut fillet 4–6 Cod fillet Carp, 1.5 kg 18–25 Salmon fillet 6–8 Salmon steak 8–10 Salmon trout 14–17 Basa fillet Rosefish fillet 6–8 Haddock fillet 4–6 Plaice fillet 4–5...
  • Page 72: Meat

    Steam cooking Tips Meat - To retain the flavourings, use a per- Fresh forated cooking container. Place an Prepare the meat in the usual way. unperforated cooking container un- derneath in order to collect the con- Frozen food centrate. You can use the concentrate Meat should be thoroughly defrosted to enhance your sauces or freeze it before cooking in the steam oven (see...
  • Page 73 Steam cooking  [min] Meat Leg steak, covered with water 110–120 Pork knuckle 135–140 Chicken breast 8–10 Hock 105–115 Top rib, covered with water 110–120 Veal strips 3–4 Gammon slices 6–8 Lamb stew 12–16 Poularde 60–70 Turkey roulades 12–15 Turkey escalopes 4–6 Short rib, covered with water 130–140...
  • Page 74: Rice

    Steam cooking Settings Rice   | | ... | Automatic programmes Rice Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the Steam cooking   type of rice. Temperature: 100 °C The rice absorbs all the liquid during the Cooking duration: see table...
  • Page 75: Grain

    Steam cooking Grain Grains swell when cooked and need to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of grains to liquid depends on the type of grain. Grains can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings   | | ... | Automatic programmes Grain  ...
  • Page 76: Pasta

    Steam cooking Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx. ¹/₃. Fresh food Fresh pasta, such as the kind you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, does not need to absorb water.
  • Page 77: Dumplings

    Steam cooking Dumplings Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as oth- erwise they can fall apart. This is because even though they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings  ...
  • Page 78: 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 depending on variety.
  • Page 79 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 Pinto 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 split peas...
  • Page 80: Hen's Eggs

    Steam cooking Hen's eggs Use a perforated container to boil 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 81: 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 under- neath it to collect the juice.
  • Page 82: 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. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking dura- tions given in the chart.
  • Page 83: 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 84: Menu Cooking (Cooking Whole Meals) - Manually

    Steam cooking Duration Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manually If you are increasing the recommended temperature, shorten the cooking dura- Before cooking meals with the tion by approx. ¹/₃. manual menu cooking function, switch off steam reduction (see “Set- Example tings –...
  • Page 85 Steam cooking Cooking a whole menu  Place the rice in the oven compart- ment first.  Set the 1st cooking duration: 18 minutes.  After the 18 minutes, place the fish into the appliance.  Set the 2nd cooking duration: 2 minutes. ...
  • Page 86: 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 refriger- With vacuum cooking, no moisture ator too long, e.g.
  • Page 87 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking - Temperatures and cooking durations Important usage notes from sous-vide recipes cannot al- For best cooking results, follow the in- ways be emulated exactly. Alter the structions below: settings to achieve the degree of cooking you want. - Use herbs and spices more sparingly than with conventional cooking meth- - With high temperatures and/or long...
  • Page 88 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Tips Using the Sous-vide function  Rinse the food with cold water and - In order to reduce cooking times, you can vacuum-seal food items 1–2 dry it. days before the cooking programme.  Place the food in a vacuum sealing Store the vacuum-sealed food in the bag and add spices or liquid if de- refrigerator at no more than 5 °C.
  • Page 89 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Possible reasons for unsatis- factory results The bag has opened: - The seal was not clean or strong enough and has opened. - The bag was damaged by a sharp bone. The food has an unpleasant or strange taste: - Incorrect storage of the food;...
  • Page 90 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking The cooking durations given in the tables are guidelines only. We recommend se- lecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached.  [°C] ...
  • Page 91 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Food Added in ad-  [°C]  [min] vance Sugar Salt Medium* Done* Meat Duck breast, whole Saddle of lamb Beef fillet steak, 4 cm thick Beef rump steak, 2.5 cm thick – Pork tenderloin, whole  Temperature  Duration * Degree of cooking The “well done”...
  • Page 92 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 col- our may develop. Food with a short cooking duration or which continues cooking during re- heating, such as fish, is not suitable for reheating.
  • Page 93 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating with the Sous-vide function The durations specified in the table are guidelines only. You can increase the dura- tion if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached. Food  [°C]  [min] Medium Done...
  • Page 94: Further Applications

    Further applications Moisture Reheat The more moist the food, the less mois- To reheat food which was cooked us- ture needs to be added. ing the sous-vide method, use the Sous-vide   function (see “Sous-vide Tips – Reheating”). - Do not reheat large items, such as a The combination steam oven is very ef- joint of roast meat, whole.
  • Page 95 Further 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 Potatoes, cut in half lengthways Dumplings...
  • Page 96: Defrost

    Further applications Cooking containers Defrost Use a perforated container with the uni- It is much quicker to defrost food in the versal tray underneath when defrosting combination steam oven than at room food which will drip, such as poultry. temperature. This way food will not be lying in de- ...
  • Page 97 Further applications The durations specified in the table are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter defrosting time initially. You can increase the defrosting time longer if necessary.  [°C]  [min]  [min] Frozen food Quantity Dairy products Sliced cheese 125 g Quark 250 g...
  • Page 98 Further applications Frozen food Quantity  [°C]  [min]  [min] 250 g 15–20 10–15 Minced meat 500 g 20–30 10–15 500 g 30–40 10–15 Goulash 1000 g 50–60 10–15 Liver 250 g 20–25 10–15 Saddle of hare 500 g 30–40 10–15 Saddle of venison 1000 g 40–50 10–15 Cutlets/chops/sausages...
  • Page 99: Mix & Match

    “Before using for the first time” – “Miele@home”. - Only reheat pasta mixed into a sauce. If you choose not to use the Miele app, - Droplets of water may have accumu- follow the instructions below and as- lated underneath the crockery.
  • Page 100 Further applications Tips for cooking plated meals Assembling a plated meal using vari- ous components - You can easily make a sauce from the meat and fish stock: add 1 tsp of For a good cooking result, you must put cornflour to the raw meat or fish be- together the individual components of fore cooking.
  • Page 101 Further applications Notes on the cooking charts Using the Mix & Match special ap- plication As well as information on portion sizes or the way the food needs to be pro- Food does not need to be covered cessed prior to cooking, the cooking while it is being cooked.
  • Page 102 Further applications Reheating food with the “Crispy reheating” special application Food Browning segment bar setting        Apple strudel, 4 cm thick, baked        Baked camembert, 75 g, baked        Baguette, baked ...
  • Page 103 Further applications Cooking food with the “Crispy cooking” special application Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Meat        Bratwurst, 100 g, boiled Slashed Meat patty, 60 g, 2.5 cm thick Ground meat, seasoned        ...
  • Page 104 Further applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Carrots, 2 cm slices, raw Salt, pepper, butter               Bell pepper, large chunks, raw Marinated Courgette, 2 cm slices, raw Marinated ...
  • Page 105 Further applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Desserts        Kaiserschmarrn pancake, cooked – Add 1 tsp cornflour to raw meat/fish. Food suitable for the “Gentle cooking” special application Food Cooking tip Meat Sausage (pork), 100 g, cooked –...
  • Page 106 Further applications Food Cooking tip Brussels sprouts, whole, raw Salt, pepper, nutmeg Asparagus, spears, whole, raw Salt, butter Sweet potato, 1.5 cm chunks/wedges, raw Salt Courgette, 2 cm slices, raw Marinated Pasta & rice Fresh pasta, tortellini, pre-cooked Sauce Macaroni, short, uncooked Salt, 1 : 3 (pasta : water) Rice, basmati rice, cooking duration 10 minutes, Salt, 1 : 2.5 (rice : liquid)
  • Page 107: Menu Cooking - Automatic

    Further applications  When using perforated containers to Menu cooking – automatic cook foods that produce a lot of li- When cooking a menu automatically, quid or have a distinctive colour, be you can combine up to 3 different foods sure to place them over the universal in a single menu, e.g.
  • Page 108: Bottling

    Further applications Vegetables Bottling Rinse, clean and cut up vegetables. Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition for bottling. Vegetables should be blanched before bottling to help them retain their colour Glass jars (see “Special applications” – “Blanch- Use clean glass jars and accessories ing”).
  • Page 109 Further applications Tips - Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off. - Then cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx. 24 hours. Bottling food ...
  • Page 110 Further applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only.  [°C] * [min] Food to be bottled Berries Currants Gooseberries Cranberries Fruit with stones Cherries Mirabelle plums Plums Peaches Greengages Fruit with pips Apples Apple sauce Quinces Vegetables Beans Broad beans Gherkins...
  • Page 111: Bottling Cakes

    Further 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 112: Drying

    Further applications Settings Drying   | Further Special applications Drying Only use the Drying  special application Temperature: see chart or the Combi Fan plus  operating mode to Drying time: see chart dry food so that moisture can be dissip- ated. Bananas, pineapple and chanterelles  ...
  • Page 113: Extracting Juice With Steam

    Further applications Extracting juice from fruit Extracting juice with steam  Put the prepared fruit into a perfor- This combination steam oven is ideal ated cooking container. for extracting juice from soft and firm fruit.  Place a solid cooking container or the universal tray underneath in order to It is best to use overripe fruit, as the collect the juice.
  • Page 114: Blanching

    Further applications Blanching Disinfect items Blanch vegetables before freezing By the end of this programme, crockery them. Blanching helps maintain the and baby bottles disinfected in the quality of the produce when it is frozen. combination steam oven are as free from germs as they would have been Blanching vegetables also helps them had they been boiled.
  • Page 115: Heat Crockery

    Further applications Heat crockery Keeping warm If the crockery is pre-heated, 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 116: Prove Dough

    Further applications Prove dough Dissolve gelatine  Prepare the dough according to the  Soften gelatine leaves by leaving recipe. them in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. The gelatine leaves have  Place the dough in an uncovered to be fully covered with water.
  • Page 117: Decrystallise Honey

    Further applications Decrystallise honey Melt chocolate  Loosen the lid and place the jar of You can use the combination steam honey in a perforated cooking con- oven for melting any type of chocolate. tainer. When using a cake glaze, place it in a perforated cooking container, leaving it ...
  • Page 118: Cook Bacon

    Further applications Cook bacon Sweat onions The bacon does not 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 119: Apple Storage

    Further applications Apple storage Making eierstich  Mix 6 eggs with 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.  Season the egg and milk mixture and Once treated, the apples will keep for 5 pour into a solid cooking container to 6 months when stored in a dry, cool...
  • Page 120: Fruit Preserve

    Further applications Making fruit preserve Fruit preserve  Fill jars maximum 2/3 full. Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition.  Place the jars without their lids on in a perforated container or on the rack. Glass jars ...
  • Page 121: Skinning Vegetables And Fruit

    Further applications Settings Skinning vegetables and fruit Steam cooking    Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, Temperature: 100 °C nectarines etc. This will allow the skin Duration: see table to be removed more easily.  Place the fruit/vegetables in a perfor-  [min] Food ated cooking container if using steam...
  • Page 122: Make Yoghurt

    Further applications  Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 l milk or Make yoghurt make up the mixture with yoghurt en- To make yoghurt, you will need either zyme, following the instructions on fresh live yoghurt or yoghurt culture, the packaging. obtainable from health food shops. ...
  • Page 123: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes The wide range of automatic pro- Usage notes grammes enables you to achieve excel- - After cooking, allow the oven com- lent results with ease. partment to cool down to room tem- perature again before starting an Categories automatic programme.
  • Page 124 Automatic programmes - The individual cooking stages of the automatic programme are listed un- der the Show cooking stages menu op- tion. The Display actions menu option is also available for some automatic programmes. You can call up re- quired actions, e.g. placing food in the oven or adding ingredients, via this menu option.
  • Page 125: User Programmes

    User programmes You can create and save up to 20 of Creating user programmes 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 re- You can now specify the settings for the cipes.
  • Page 126 User programmes  When you have finished setting all the Show cooking stages cooking stages, select  Save A summary of your settings will ap- pear on the display.  Enter the programme name. Display actions  Select . The required actions, e.g. placing the food in the oven, will appear on the A message will appear on the display display.
  • Page 127 User programmes Changing cooking stages Changing the name  Select User programmes  . Cooking stages in automatic pro- grammes that have been saved under  Select the programme you want to a different name cannot be changed. change.  Select  .
  • Page 128: Baking

    Baking Using baking parchment Handling food carefully will help pro- tect your health. Miele accessories, e.g. the universal Cakes, pizzas and french fries should tray, are treated with PerfectClean (see be cooked until golden, not dark “Cleaning and care”). Surfaces treated brown.
  • Page 129: Tips On Baking

    It is then dried with reduced moisture and a medium to high temperature. Tip: Recipes and comprehensive cook- ing charts with information on func- tions, temperatures, moisture and cook- ing durations can be found in the Miele combination steam oven cookbook.
  • Page 130 Baking Automatic programmes  Bottom heat Follow the instructions on the display. Use this function towards the end of cooking to brown the base of the food. Fan plus  Top heat Use this function if you are baking on multiple shelves at the same time. Use this function towards the end of cooking to brown the top of the food.
  • Page 131: Roasting

    Tip: Recipes and comprehensive cook- ing charts with information on func- tions, temperatures, moisture and cook- ing durations can be found in the Miele combination steam oven cookbook.
  • Page 132 Roasting Automatic programmes  Follow the instructions on 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, it allows you to use a lower tem- perature than you would with the Con-  function.
  • Page 133: Grilling

    Grilling Tips for grilling  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- faces. - Marinate lean meat or brush it with If you open the appliance door dur- oil. Do not use other types of fat as ing grilling, the control elements will they can burn and cause smoke.
  • Page 134: Notes On The Functions

    Grilling Notes on the functions You can find an overview of all the func- tions with their recommended values in “Main and sub-menus”. Combi Grill This function is suitable for grilling food that should be brown on the outside, but not dry, e.g. corn on the cob. Full grill Use this function to grill flat thin cuts in large quantities and for browning large...
  • Page 135: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Important information on Stubborn soiling could damage the cleaning and care combination steam oven in certain circumstances.  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- Once the oven has cooled, clean the faces. oven compartment, the inside of the The combination steam oven gets door and the door seal.
  • Page 136: Unsuitable Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaning the 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. - Cleaning agents containing soda, ...
  • Page 137: Perfectclean

    Cleaning and care To protect the non-stick effect of PerfectClean PerfectClean surfaces, please avoid: The surfaces of the universal tray and - Abrasive cleaning agents (e.g. the combi rack have been treated with powder cleaners, scouring milk, PerfectClean. This finish has an irides- scouring pads) cent appearance.
  • Page 138: Oven Compartment

    Cleaning and care Cleaning after a roasting, grilling or Oven compartment baking programme It is normal for the oven compartment Clean the oven compartment thor- to have a yellow tinge after prolonged oughly after roasting, grilling and use. This will not affect functionality in baking as otherwise soiling can burn any way.
  • Page 139: Cleaning The Water Container And Condensate Container

    If the door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked, the seal needs to be re- placed. Contact the Miele Customer Service Department. Do not cook with steam or clean us- ing the HydroClean  care programme...
  • Page 140: Accessories

    Cleaning and care Cleaning cooking containers Accessories The cooking containers are suitable Cleaning the universal tray and for cleaning in a dishwasher. combi rack  Wash and dry the cooking containers The surfaces of the universal tray after each use. and the combi rack have been treated with PerfectClean.
  • Page 141: Cleaning The Side Runners

    Cleaning and care  Remove: Cleaning the side runners - Light soiling with a clean sponge and  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- a solution of washing-up liquid and faces. hot water The combination steam oven gets - Stubborn soiling with a clean dish- hot during operation.
  • Page 142: Lowering The Top Heat/Grill Element

    Cleaning and care Lowering the top heat/grill ele- ment If the ceiling of the oven is badly soiled, the top heat/grill element can be lowered by approx. 5 cm to make cleaning easier.  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- faces.
  • Page 143: Maintenance

    These have this maintenance programme. been specially developed for use with  Allow the oven compartment to cool Miele appliances to optimise the de- down. scaling process. Other descaling agents, which contain other acids be-  Take all accessories out of the oven sides citric acid and/or other undesir- compartment.
  • Page 144  Fill the water container with lukewarm water up to the level marker  and  Then dry the oven compartment. drop 2 Miele descaling tablets in it.  Leave the appliance door open until  Wait until the descaling tablets have the oven compartment is completely dissolved.
  • Page 145: Hydroclean

    Duration: approx. 3 hours 17 minutes - Degree of soiling 3 for heavy soiling 1 bottle of Miele HydroCleaner is sup- from various types of food that has plied with your combination steam been burnt on over a long period of oven.
  • Page 146 Cleaning and care Sequence of a cleaning process The cleaning process is cancelled if the combination steam oven is HydroClean takes place in several switched off. The combination steam phases: oven automatically performs the wash 1. Preparation and drying phase once it is switched back on to remove any cleaning agent 2.
  • Page 147 Cleaning and care Tip: You can use  Info to display the Never add HydroCleaner to the water approximate time for the next actions, container. e.g. filling with fresh water. Its residue could get into the steam The water container will need refilling generator.
  • Page 148  Once the oven compartment has cooled down, remove any cleaning agent residue from the inside of the If this happens, contact the Miele door, the drip tray and the door seal Customer Service Department. using a clean, damp microfibre cloth or sponge.
  • Page 149 Cleaning and care We recommend cleaning the con- densate container by hand or in the dishwasher before the next cooking process (see “Cleaning the water container and condensate con- tainer”). Then check that the exhaust duct is in the correct position and that the float is able to move freely:...
  • Page 150: 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 door hinges by retainers.
  • Page 151: Fitting The Door

    Cleaning and care If the locking clamps are not locked, the door could become loose, result- ing in damage. Always ensure that the locking clamps are locked after refitting the door.  Hold the door securely at both sides and lift it evenly upwards off the hinge retainers.
  • Page 152: Problem Solving Guide

     Descale the combination steam oven (see “Clean- ing and care” – “Care”).  If the fault message appears again, contact the Miele Customer Service Department. The door has not locked for cleaning with HydroClean  Switch the combination steam oven off and back on again.
  • Page 153 There is an electronic module fault. this table is appearing  Disconnect the power supply to the combination on the display. steam oven for approx. 1 minute.  If the problem persists after the power supply has been restored, please contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
  • Page 154: Unexpected Behaviour

    The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked.  Call the Miele Customer Service Department to re- place the door seal.  Do not cook with steam or clean using HydroClean until you replace the seal.
  • Page 155  Check that the oven plug is correctly inserted into the socket and switched on.  Check whether the fuse has tripped. Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Customer Service Department. There is a fault with the controls.  Touch and hold the  On/Off sensor control until the display switches off and the combination steam oven restarts.
  • Page 156: Noises

    Problem solving guide Noises Problem Cause and remedy A humming sound can This noise does not indicate incorrect operation or be heard during opera- an appliance fault. The noise is made by water be- tion and after switching ing pumped through the system. off the combination steam oven.
  • Page 157: General Problems Or Technical Faults

    The oven interior light- The lamp is defective. ing is not working.  Call Miele Service to have the lamp replaced. The control panel will Something is obstructing the control panel. not open or close auto-  Remove the obstruction.
  • Page 158 (see end of this chapter).  If the problem occurs again, call the Miele Cus- tomer Service Department. HydroCleaner (cleaning The instructions on the display were not followed.
  • Page 159 Problem solving guide To open the panel manually To close the panel manually  Carefully open the appliance door.  Take hold of the panel at the top and bottom.  Carefully push the panel downwards.  Take hold of the panel at the top and bottom.
  • Page 160 Problem solving guide Opening the door manually  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- faces and food.  Risk of injury caused by hot sur- The combination steam oven gets faces. hot during operation. You could burn The door glass can get hot. You can yourself on the heater elements, burn yourself on the door glass.
  • Page 161: Optional Accessories

    These products can be ordered through - FlexiClip runners the Miele Webshop. - Holding rack for cooking containers They can also be ordered from Miele with a width of 325 mm (see end of this booklet for contact de- Cleaning and care products tails) or from your Miele dealer.
  • Page 162: Service

    In the event of any faults which you For information on the appliance war- cannot remedy yourself, please contact ranty specific to your country please your Miele dealer or the Miele Customer contact Miele. See back cover for ad- Service Department. dress.
  • Page 163: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety instructions for installation  Risk of damage from incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the combination steam oven. The combination steam oven must only be installed by a specialist.  The connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate of the combination steam oven must match the electrical supply in or- der to avoid the risk of damage to the oven.
  • Page 164: Building-In Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* 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 build- ing-in niche.
  • Page 165: Installation In A Base Unit

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation in a base unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the build- ing-in niche.
  • Page 166: Side View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side view...
  • Page 167: Swivel Range For Control Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Swivel range for control panel The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything that would hinder it from opening and shutting.
  • Page 168: Connection And Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connection and ventilation a Front view b Mains connection cable, L = 2.000 mm c Ventilation cut-out, min. 180 cm d No connections permitted in this area...
  • Page 169: Installing The Combination Steam Oven

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the combination steam oven  Connect the mains connection cable to the combination steam oven. Use the handle cut-outs on the side of the casing to lift the combination steam oven.  Secure the combination steam oven to the side walls of the cabinet using The steam generator may malfunc- the wood screws included...
  • Page 170: Electrical Connection

    Miele product must also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that The electrical installation must comply is not synchronised with the mains with BS 7671 requirements.
  • Page 171: Note For Test Institutes

    Note for test institutes Test food according to EN 60350-1 (steam cooking functions) Test food Cooking con- Quantity [g]    [min]  [°C] tainers Steam replenishment Broccoli (8.1) 1x DGGL 12 max.  Steam distribution  Broccoli (8.2) 1x DGGL 20 Appliance capacity  Peas (8.3) 2x DGGL 12 1500 each...
  • Page 172 Note for test institutes Test food according to EN 50304/EN 60350-1 (oven functions) Test food Accessories      Pre-heat-  [°C] [min] Shortbread biscuits 1 baking tray  34–36 (34) (7.5.2) 39–41 (40)  2 baking trays 36–38 (37)  1 baking tray 29–31 (28) Small cakes 1 baking tray...
  • Page 173: Energy Efficiency Class According To En 60350-1

    Note for test institutes Energy efficiency class according to EN 60350-1 The energy efficiency class is determined in accordance with EN 60350-1. Energy efficiency class: A+ Please observe the following when conducting testing: - Testing is undertaken using the   operating mode. Eco Fan heat - Select the Lighting  |...
  • Page 174 Note for test institutes Data sheet for household ovens In acc. with delegated regulation (EU) No. 65/2014 and regulation (EU) No. 66/2014 MIELE Model name/identifier DGC 7440 HCX Pro Energy efficiency index/cavity (EEI 81,6 cavity Energy efficiency class/cavity A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)
  • Page 175: Uk Conformity Declaration

    UK Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this steam combination oven complies with UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, as amended. The complete text of the UK declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.co.uk...
  • Page 176: Eu Conformity Declaration

    EU Conformity declaration Miele hereby declares that this steam combination oven complies with Direct- ive 2014/53/EU. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available from one of the following internet addresses: - Products, Download from www.miele.ie - For service, information, operating in- structions etc: go to www.miele.ie/...
  • Page 177: Copyrights And Licences

    Copyrights and licences For the purpose of operating and controlling the communication module, Miele uses proprietary or third-party software that is not covered by open source licens- ing terms. This software/these software components are protected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be respected.
  • Page 179 United Kingdom Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: info@miele.co.uk Australia Ireland Singapore Miele Australia Pty. Ltd. Miele Ireland Ltd. Miele Pte. Ltd. ACN 005 635 398 2024 Bianconi Avenue...
  • Page 180 DGC 7440 HCX Pro en-GB M.-Nr. 12 200 560 / 00...

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