Miele DGC 7470v Operating And Installation Instructions
Miele DGC 7470v Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele DGC 7470v Operating And Installation Instructions

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Combi-Steam Ovens
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before
setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 11 923 940

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Combi-Steam Ovens It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions before setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 923 940...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cooking phase ........................ 28 Steam reduction ......................28 Oven interior lighting...................... 28 Before first use ......................29 Miele@home ........................29 Basic settings........................30 Cleaning for the first time....................31 Setting the correct boiling point for water..............32 Heating up the steam oven................... 32 Settings ...........................
  • Page 3 Steam reduction ......................38 Recommended temperatures..................38 Booster ..........................38 Water hardness....................... 39 Automatic rinsing ......................41 Safety ..........................41 Miele@home ........................42 Performing Scan & Connect ................... 42 Remote control ....................... 43 Activating MobileStart ..................... 43 RemoteUpdate ....................... 43 Software version......................44 Demo Mode ........................
  • Page 4 Menu Cooking - Manual....................76 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking ..................77 Additional applications ....................83 Reheat ..........................83 Defrost ..........................85 Miele Mix & Match ......................88 Menu Cooking – automatic ..................99 Canning ..........................100 Canning cakes......................... 102 Dehydrate ........................103 Using Sabbath Program and Yom-Tov .................
  • Page 5 Contents Heating damp towels..................... 109 Dissolving Gelatine ......................109 Decrystalize honey ......................110 Melting Chocolate......................110 Rendering Fat ........................111 Sweating Onions ......................111 Preserving Apples ......................111 Preparing custard royale....................111 Fruit jam ........................... 112 Skinning Fruits and Vegetables ..................112 Making Yogurt .........................
  • Page 6 Contents Maintenance ........................132 Soak ..........................132 Drying ......................... 132 Rinsing........................132 Descaling the steam oven ..................132 Removing the door ......................134 Installing the door......................135 Frequently asked questions..................136 Optional accessories....................141 Containers ........................141 Other ..........................141 Cleaning and care products ..................
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    This prevents both personal injury and damage to the steam oven. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place...
  • Page 8: Appropriate Use

    (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special bulb must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement of bulbs may only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
  • Page 9: Safety With Children

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on  the steam oven inadvertently. Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do  not let them play with it. Risk of burns due to improper use.
  • Page 10: Technical Safety

    Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause  considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Miele may  void the user's authority to operate the steam oven.
  • Page 11 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be per-  formed by a Miele-authorized service technicians. Work by unquali- fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts ...
  • Page 12: Correct Use

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use Danger of burning. The heater elements may still be hot even if  they are not glowing red. The surfaces of the oven compartment can cause burns if they are touched. External parts of the steam oven such as the door glass, control panel, and the vent become quite hot.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING Never use the steam oven for storage purposes. This may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the steam oven.  WARNING Never cover slots, holes, or openings in the base of the steam oven or cover the entire wire rack with materials such as aluminum foil.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven can  melt at high temperatures and can even damage the steam oven or catch fire. Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in a steam oven.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Certain foods dry out quickly and may catch fire due to high broil-  ing temperatures. Never use broiling modes to finish baking par-cooked rolls or bread, or to dry flowers or herbs. Instead, use the Convection Bake  or Surround operating mode.
  • Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Damage caused by pests is not covered by the warranty. Accessories Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from  other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void. The perforated and solid cooking pans will be damaged by high ...
  • Page 17: Overview

    Overview Steam oven DGC 7440 a Controls b Vent c Browning/Broiling element d Oven interior lighting e Convection fan with heating element f Oven floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath it g Drip channel h Temperature sensor i Moisture sensor j Door seal k Side runners with 3 shelf levels l Steam inlet...
  • Page 18: Dgc 7370, Dgc 7470

    Overview DGC 7370, DGC 7470 a Controls b Vent c Browning/Broiling element d Oven interior lighting e Convection fan with heating element f Oven floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath it g Drip channel h Temperature sensor i Moisture sensor j Door seal k Side runners with 3 shelf levels l Steam inlet...
  • Page 19 Overview a Condensate container b Condensate container compartment c Data plate d Compartment for water container e Water container...
  • Page 20: Data Plate

    Useable capacity 0.48 gal (1.8 l) number. 17 11/16" x 7 1/2" x 1 9/16" (WxDxH) Have this information available if you 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) need to contact Miele so that any is- Universal tray sues can be rectified as quickly as pos- sible. Included accessories...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    For turning the steam oven on and buttons For scrolling through lists and for changing values b Optical interface h OK sensor button (for Miele Service only) For accessing functions and saving c  sensor button settings For controlling the steam oven via i  sensor button...
  • Page 22: On/Off Button

    Control panel On/Off button Sensor buttons The  On/Off button is recessed and The sensor buttons react to touch. Ev- ery tap of a sensor button is confirmed reacts to touch. with an audible keypad tone. You can Use this button to turn the steam oven turn this keypad tone off using Addi- on and off.
  • Page 23 Sensor buttons under the display Sensor button Function If you want to control the steam oven from your mobile device,  you must have the Miele@home system, turn on the Remote con- setting, and tap this sensor button. The sensor button then trol lights up orange and the MobileStart function is available.
  • Page 24: Symbols

    Control panel Sensor button Function If no cooking program is in progress, you can use this sensor but-  ton to set a timer (e.g., when boiling eggs) at any point. If a cooking program is in progress at the same time, you can set a timer, the cooking duration, and a start or end time for the pro- gram.
  • Page 25: Using The Appliance

    Using the appliance Use the  and  arrow buttons or the Changing the setting with a            area between them in the navi- segment bar gation area to use the steam oven. Some settings are represented by a As soon as you reach a value, message,       ...
  • Page 26: Entering Numbers

    The  sensor button lights up. You can Tip: If you press and hold an arrow but- operate your steam oven remotely with ton, the numbers continue scrolling au- the Miele app. tomatically until you release the arrow Directly operating on the steam oven button.
  • Page 27: Description Of Functions

    Description of functions Control panel Temperature The water container and the condensate Some operating modes have a preset container are located behind the control recommended temperature. The recom- panel. The control panel is opened and mended temperature can be altered closed by pressing the  sensor con- within the given range for an individual trol.
  • Page 28: Cooking Duration

    Description of functions Cooking duration Cooking phase Depending on the operating mode, you The elapsing time left is shown in the can set a cooking duration of between display during the cooking phase. When 1 minute and 10 or 12 hours. cooking with steam, the cooking phase The cooking durations of the Mas- begins once the set temperature is terChef and maintenance programs are...
  • Page 29: Before First Use

    - a WiFi network Therefore, the availability of featured - the Miele app functions cannot be guaranteed. - a Miele user account You can create a Miele@home availability user account via the Miele app. The ability to use the Miele app de-...
  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    Before first use  To set up Miele@home immediately, Basic settings select the connection method you You must make the following settings want to use. before starting up for the first time. You You will then be guided by the display can change these settings again at a and the Miele app.
  • Page 31: Cleaning For The First Time

    Before first use Cleaning the accessories/oven com- Cleaning for the first time partment  Remove any protective wrapping and  Take all accessories out of the oven stickers from the steam oven and ac- compartment. cessories.  Wash the cooking containers by hand The appliance has undergone a func- or in the dishwasher.
  • Page 32: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Before first use Setting the correct boiling point Heating up the steam oven for water  Take all accessories out of the oven compartment if applicable. Before cooking food for the first time, you must adjust the steam oven to the ...
  • Page 33: 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 34 Settings Menu option Available settings Automatic rinse Safety Sensor lock  | System lock   |  | Miele@home Activate Deactivate Connection status Set up again Reset Set up Remote control RemoteUpdate Software version Demo Mode Demo Mode  | Factory default Appliance settings...
  • Page 35: Opening The "Settings" Menu

    The time of day is saved for approx. 150 hours. If the steam oven has been connected to a WiFi network and signed into the Miele@mobile app, the time will be synchronized based on the location setting in the Miele@mobile app.
  • Page 36: Date

    Settings Date Display Set the date. Brightness The display brightness is represented by Lighting a segment bar. -        The oven interior lighting is turned on Maximum brightness during the entire cooking period. -           “On”...
  • Page 37: Volume

    Settings Keypad tone Volume The volume of the tone that sounds Buzzer tones each time you tap a sensor button is If audible signals are turned on, an audi- represented by a segment bar. ble signal will sound when the set tem- - ...
  • Page 38: Keeping Warm

    Settings Keeping warm Recommended temperatures Using the  function, you can If you often cook with temperatures that Keep warm keep food warm at the end of a steam differ from the default, the recom- cooking program. Food is kept warm at mended temperatures can be changed.
  • Page 39: Water Hardness

    Settings Water hardness The steam oven must be adjusted to the local water hardness level to ensure that it works correctly and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the correct interval. The harder the water is, the more frequently the steam oven needs to be descaled. Your local water authority will be able to tell you the hardness of the drinking water in your area.
  • Page 40 Settings Water hardness Calcium content Calcium carbon- Setting on steam mg/l Ca ate content oven °dH mmol/l ppm (mg/l CaCO 3.04 3.22 3.40 3.58 3.76 3.94 4.12 4.30 4.47 4.65 4.83 5.01 5.19 5.37 5.55 5.73 5.91 6.09 6.27 6.44 37–45 39-47 6.62–8.06 264–321 661–804...
  • Page 41: Automatic Rinsing

    Settings System lock  Automatic rinsing The system lock prevents the steam Following a cooking program with oven being turned on by mistake. steam, will appear in the Appliance rinsing display after the steam oven has been You can still set a timer as well as use turned off.
  • Page 42: Miele@Home

    ® Store or the Google Play Store™. IP address.  Install the Miele app and set up a user Set up again account. This setting is only visible if a WiFi  Scan the QR code again.
  • Page 43: Remote Control

    Settings Remote control RemoteUpdate If you have installed the Miele app on menu option is only RemoteUpdate your mobile device, have access to the displayed and can only be selected if Miele@home system, and have acti- the requirements for using...
  • Page 44: Software Version

    Recommended temperatures Any recommended temperatures that The software version menu option is for have been changed will be reset to the use by Miele Customer Service. You do factory default settings. not need this information for domestic use. Operating hours Select   |...
  • Page 45: Timer

    Timer At the end of the timer duration,  will Using the Timer function flash, the time will start counting up, The  timer can be used to time other and an audible signal will sound. activities in the kitchen, e.g., boiling  Select the  sensor button. eggs.
  • Page 46: Main And Submenus

    Main and submenus As different countries have different preferences when it comes to preparing food, the temperatures in °F and °C may not match. The temperatures are defined as they are specified in the table. Menu Recommended Range value Operating Modes  ...
  • Page 47 Main and submenus Menu Recommended Range value   Additional Special Modes Miele Mix & Match – – Blanch Canning 195°F (90°C) 175–212°F (80–100°C) Dehydrate 120°F (50°C) 85–160°F (30–70°C) – – Proof – – Sanitize Cookware Sabbath Program 355°F (180°C) 120–450°F (50–230°C) Warm-up Cookware 120°F (50°C)
  • Page 48: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving tips - Whenever possible you should cook Cooking programs several dishes at the same time. Place - Remove all accessories from the oven them next to each other in the oven or that are not required for a cooking on different shelf levels.
  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation The required and the actual temperature Malfunction due to missing floor fil- will appear and the heating-up phase ter. will begin. If the floor filter is missing, food de- You will see the temperature rising on posits can get into the drain. The wa- the display.
  • Page 50: Changing Values And Settings For A Cooking Program

    Operation Refilling the water Changing the temperature If water needs replenishing during the You can permanently reset the recom- cooking program, a tone will sound and mended temperature to suit your the display will prompt you to refill the cooking preferences by selecting Addi- container with fresh water.
  • Page 51: Setting Additional Durations

    Operation Setting additional durations  Select the  sensor control.  Set the required times. Cooking results can be adversely af- fected if there is a long delay be-  Confirm with OK. tween the food being placed in the  Touch the  sensor control to return oven and the start of cooking.
  • Page 52: Deleting The Set Cooking Durations

    Operation Deleting the set cooking durations Canceling a cooking program without a set cooking duration In operating modes and applications where it is always necessary to set a  Touch the sensor button for the se- cooking duration, you can only delete lected operating mode.
  • Page 53: Interrupting A Cooking Program

    Operation Interrupting a cooking program In programs using 100% moisture and temperatures up to 212°F (100°C): the A cooking program is interrupted as cooking program will finish early if the soon as the door is opened. The oven door is opened in the last minute of heating turns off.
  • Page 54: Booster

    Operation Booster function is turned off during Booster the heating-up phase. Only the heater  function is switched on as Booster elements for the selected operating the factory default setting for the follow- mode are used to preheat the oven ing operating modes (   | Additional compartment.
  • Page 55: Crisp Function

    Operation Crisp function Injecting bursts of steam  function (moisture re- You can release bursts of steam during Crisp function duction) allows moisture to be removed the cooking process in all oven operat- from the oven as required during the en- ing modes.
  • Page 56: General Notes

    General notes The “General Notes” section contains - Thick-sided dishware made from general information. You will find more porcelain, ceramic, or stoneware is detailed information about particular not very suitable for using with steam. foods and how to cook them in the Due to its thick sides, it does not con- other sections.
  • Page 57: Frozen Food

    General notes Frozen food Your own recipes - Steam cook- The heating up phase for frozen food is longer than for fresh food. The greater Food and recipes which are prepared in the quantity of frozen food, the longer pot or a pan can also be cooked in the the preheating phase.
  • Page 58: Steam Cooking

    Steam cooking Different types of vegetables which take Notes on the cooking charts the same length of time to cook can be Follow the instructions on cooking dura- cooked together in one steam oven pan. tions, temperatures, and cooking notes. Vegetables that need to be cooked in liquid, such as red cabbage, must be Selecting the  cooking duration...
  • Page 59 Steam cooking Vegetables  [min] Artichokes 32–38 Cauliflower, whole 27–28 Cauliflower, florets 3–8 Beans, green 3–10 Broccoli, florets 1–4 Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8 Chantenay carrots, halved 6–7 Chantenay carrots, chopped Endive, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, cut into strips 4–5 Kale, chopped 23–26...
  • Page 60 Steam cooking Vegetables  [min] New potatoes, firm 30–32 Mushrooms Leeks, sliced 2–3 Leeks, halved lengthways Romanesco, whole 22–25 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Brussels sprouts 10–12 Beets, whole 53–57 Red cabbage, chopped 23–26 Black salsify, whole 9–10 Celery root, cut into batons 6–7 Green asparagus 3–7...
  • Page 61: Fish

    Steam cooking Temperature Fish 185–195°F (85–90°C) Fresh food For gently cooking delicate types of fish, Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. such as sole. clean, gut and filet. 212°F (100°C) For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. cod Frozen food and salmon.
  • Page 62 Steam cooking Tips Settings - Adding herbs and spices, such as dill,   | | ... | Automatic programs Fish will help bring out the full flavor of the fish.   Steam Cooking - Cook large fish in the swimming posi- Temperature: see chart tion.
  • Page 63 Steam cooking Fish  [°F (°C)]  [min] 212 (100) 5–7 Perch filet 212 (100) 8–10 Mahi mahi filet 185 (85) Trout, 1/2 lb (250 g) 195 (90) 10–13 Halibut filet 185 (85) 4–6 Cod filet 212 (100) Carp, 3 lbs (1.5 kg) 212 (100) 18–25 Salmon filet...
  • Page 64: Meat

    Steam cooking Tips Meat - To retain the flavor, use a perforated Fresh food cooking container. Place an unperfo- Prepare the meat as usual. rated cooking container underneath in order to collect the concentrate. You Frozen food can use the concentrate to enhance your sauces or freeze it for later use.
  • Page 65 Steam cooking Meat  [min] Beef flank, covered with water 110–120 Pork knuckle 135–140 Chicken breast filet 8–10 Ham hock 105–115 Prime rib, covered with water 110–120 Veal strips 3–4 Smoked pork slices 6–8 Lamb casserole 12–16 Poularde 60–70 Roulade of turkey 12–15 Turkey cutlet 4–6...
  • Page 66: Rice

    Steam cooking Settings Rice   | | ... | Automatic programs 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: 212°F (100°C) The rice absorbs all the liquid during the Duration: see chart cooking process so that none of the nu-...
  • Page 67: Grains

    Steam cooking Grains 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 programs Grains  ...
  • Page 68: Pasta/Noodles

    Steam cooking Pasta/noodles Dry pasta Dry pasta swell when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta by at least 1". Cook pasta according to package directions. Fresh food Fresh pasta and noodles, such as those you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, do not need to absorb water.
  • Page 69: Dumplings

    Steam cooking Dumplings Ready-made dumplings in wrappers need to be covered completely with water. Otherwise they will not absorb enough water and will fall apart, even if steeped in water prior to cooking. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings  ...
  • Page 70: Legumes

    Steam cooking Legumes Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the legumes more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. With unsoaked legumes, a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required depending on type.
  • Page 71 Steam cooking Unsoaked Ratio  [min] Legumes to liquid Beans Kidney beans 1 : 3 130–140 Azuki beans 1 : 3 95–105 Black beans 1 : 3 100–120 Pinto beans 1 : 3 115–135 White beans 1 : 3 80–90 Lentils Brown lentils 1 : 2 13–14 Red lentils 1 : 2 Peas Yellow peas 1 : 3 110–130 Green peas, shelled...
  • Page 72: Eggs

    Steam cooking Eggs Use a perforated container to prepare boiled eggs in the steam oven. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the preheating phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. When using a solid container for making egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, re- member to grease it first.
  • Page 73: Fruit

    Steam cooking Fruit Sausage Cook fruit in a solid container so that Settings none of the juice is lost. If you wish to   | Automatic programs Sausage cook fruit in a perforated container, | ... | place a solid container directly under- neath it to collect the juice.
  • Page 74: Shellfish

    Steam cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and wash the shellfish. Cooking pan If using a perforated pan, grease it first. Cooking duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking dura- tions given in the chart.
  • Page 75: 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 76: Menu Cooking - Manual

    Steam cooking Example Menu Cooking - Manual Food cooking durations Before cooking meals with the man- (see cooking charts in “Steam cooking”) ual menu cooking function, turn off steam reduction (see “Steam reduc- Parboiled rice 24 minutes tion” under “Settings”). Tilapia filet 6 minutes When cooking a menu, you can com- Broccoli...
  • Page 77: Important Usage Notes

    Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking - The food becomes firmer if acidic in- Always observe USDA/CFIA food gredients such as lemon or vinegar are safety guidelines. added. This gentle cooking method allows food - Do not use alcohol or garlic as this to be cooked slowly at a low, constant can cause an unpleasant taste.
  • Page 78 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Tips Using the Sous-vide operating mode - In order to save time, you can vac- uum-seal food items 1–2 days before  Rinse the food with cold water and the cooking process. Store the vac- dry it. uum-sealed food in the refrigerator at ...
  • Page 79 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking The cooking durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend se- lecting the shorter duration initially. You can cook for longer if necessary. The cook- ing duration only begins when the set temperature is reached. Food Added in advance ...
  • Page 80 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Food Added in advance  [°F (°C)]  [min] Sugar Salt Medium* Done* Meat Duck breast, whole 151 (66) 162 (72) Saddle of lamb (on the bone) 136 (58) 144 (62) Beef tenderloin, 1 1/2" (4 cm) 133 (56) 142 (61) thick Beef sirloin, 1"...
  • Page 81 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating Only reheat brassicas, such as kohlrabi and cauliflower, together with a sauce. Without sauce, an unpleasant cabbage- like taste and gray-brown color may de- velop. Food with a short cooking duration or which continues cooking during re- heating, such as fish, is not suitable for reheating.
  • Page 82 Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking Reheating in the Sous-vide operating mode The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. You can make the duration longer if necessary. The cooking duration only begins when the set temperature is reached. Food  [°F (°C)] ...
  • Page 83: Additional Applications

    Additional applications Moisture content Reheat The more moist the food, the less mois- Always observe USDA/CFIA food ture that needs to be added. safety guidelines. Tips To reheat food which was cooked us- - Do not reheat large items, such as a ing the sous-vide method, use the whole roast.
  • Page 84 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can make the duration longer if necessary. Food  [°F (°C)]  [%] * [min] Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower 250 (120) 8–10 Kohlrabi Beans Side dishes...
  • Page 85: Defrost

    Additional applications Cooking containers Defrost Use a perforated container with the uni- Always observe USDA/CFIA food versal tray underneath when defrosting safety guidelines. food which will drip, such as poultry. This way food will not be lying in de- It is much quicker to defrost items in the frosted liquid.
  • Page 86 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter defrosting duration initially. You can make the defrosting duration longer if necessary. Frozen food Quantity  [°F (°C)]  [min]  [min] Dairy products Sliced cheese 1/4 lb (125 g) 140 (60)
  • Page 87 Additional applications Frozen food Quantity  [°F (°C)]  [min]  [min] Meat Roast meat, sliced 1/4 -1/2 lb 140 (60) 8–10 15–20 (125–150 g) each 1/2 lb (250 g) 125 (50) 15–20 10–15 Ground meat 1 lb (500 g) 125 (50) 20–30 10–15 1 lb (500 g) 140 (60)
  • Page 88: Miele Mix & Match

    (e.g., roulades, bakes). in “Before first use – 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 dishware. Dry semble your meal using the cooking the droplets of water before serving.
  • Page 89 Additional 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 corn For a good cooking result, you must put starch to the raw meat or fish before together the individual components of cooking.
  • Page 90 Additional applications Notes on the cooking charts Using the Miele Mix & Match Special Mode 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 91 Additional applications Reheating food with the “Crisp Reheating” Special Mode Food Browning segment bar setting Apple strudel, 1 3/4" (4 cm) thick, baked        Baked camembert, 0.8 oz (25 g), baked        Baked camembert, 2.6 oz (75 g), baked ...
  • Page 92 Additional applications Food Browning segment bar setting Naan , cooked        Cheesy fresh pasta bake, 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) thick, precooked        Pasta bake , 3/4" (2 cm) thick, cooked ...
  • Page 93 Additional applications Cooking food with the “Crisp Cooking” Special Mode Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Meat Bratwurst, 0.8 oz (25 g), boiled –        Bratwurst, 3.5 oz (100 g), boiled Scored        Bratwurst, coarse, raw Scored, drizzled with a little oil ...
  • Page 94 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Fish Halibut cutlet, 1 1/4" (3 cm) thick, raw Marinated        Cod filet, 1 1/4" (3 cm) thick, raw With butter and breadcrumb crust        Cod filet, 1 1/2"...
  • Page 95 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Pasta and rice Fresh pasta bake with meat, 1 3/4" Raw vegetables, sauce, cheese        (4.5 cm) thick, uncooked Fresh pasta, tortellini, precooked –        Lasagna, 1 1/4"...
  • Page 96 Additional applications Food Cooking tips Browning segment bar setting Pizza, baked –        Rye bread roll, frozen Thawed        Rye bread roll, prebaked –        Hash browns, baked Butter, salt ...
  • Page 97 Additional applications Food suitable for the “Gentle Cooking” Special Mode Food Cooking tip Meat Large bockwurst/frankfurter sausage (pork), – 3.5 oz (100 g), cooked Beef filet skewer, 1.7 oz (50 g) chunks, raw Marinated, with bacon Pork skewer, 1.7 oz (50 g) chunks, raw Marinated, with bell pepper and onion Chicken breast, 1 1/4"...
  • Page 98 Additional applications Food Cooking tip Corn on the cob, raw Salt, butter Carrots, quartered/3/4" (2 cm) slices, raw Salt, pepper, butter Bell pepper, large chunks, raw Marinated Ratatouille, 3/4" (2 cm) chunks, raw Tomato purée, seasoning, corn starch Brussels sprouts, whole, raw Salt, pepper, nutmeg Bacon-wrapped string beans Wrapped in bacon slices, seasoned...
  • Page 99: Menu Cooking - Automatic

    Additional applications  When using perforated steam oven Menu Cooking – automatic pans to cook foods that produce a lot When cooking a menu automatically, of liquid or have a distinctive color, be you can combine up to 3 different foods sure to place them over the universal with different cooking durations, e.g., tray.
  • Page 100: Canning

    Additional applications Fill volume Canning Fill the glass jars with produce up to a Always observe USDA/CFIA food maximum of 1 1/4" (3 cm) below the safety guidelines. rim. Do not pack down as this would damage the cell walls of the produce. Only use unblemished, fresh produce Bang the jar gently on a cloth to help which is in good condition.
  • Page 101 Additional applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. Food to be canned  [°F (°C)] * [min] Berries Currants 175 (80) Gooseberries 175 (80) Cranberries 175 (80) Fruit with pits Cherries 185 (85) Mirabelle plums 185 (85) Plums 185 (85) Peaches...
  • Page 102: Canning Cakes

    Additional applications Canning cakes Batter, sponge, and yeast dough are suitable for canning. The cake has a shelf-life of 6 months. Cooked cakes containing fruit are not suitable for storage. They must be con- sumed within two days. Only use sterilized jars and accessories. The jars must be narrower at the bottom than at the top (mason jars).
  • Page 103: Dehydrate

    Additional applications Settings Dehydrate   | Additional Special Modes Dehydrate Only use the  Special Mode or Dehydrate Temperature: see chart  oper- Combi Steam + Convection Bake Drying time: see chart ating mode to dry food so that moisture can be dissipated.  ...
  • Page 104: Using Sabbath Program And Yom-Tov

    Additional applications Using Sabbath Program Using Sabbath Program and Yom-Tov This Special Mode is suitable for the weekly Sabbath (Shabbat). You can use Spe- Sabbath Program Yom-Tov it to keep food warm for up to 24 hours, cial Modes help to support religious ob- until you open the door of the oven for servance.
  • Page 105 Additional applications After the end of the Special Mode, the notification Sabbath - Do not open the disappears and the oven heating door turns off. The other messages will con- tinue to be shown on the display until the steam oven switches off automati- cally after 76 hours.
  • Page 106: Juicing

    Additional applications Extracting juice from fruit Juicing  Put the prepared fruit (cleaned, This appliance is ideal for extracting washed, chopped etc.) into a perfo- juice from soft, firm, and hard fruit. rated cooking container. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the riper the fruit, the greater the quantity of ...
  • Page 107: Blanching

    Additional applications Blanching Sanitizing Cookware Blanch fruit and vegetables before The steam oven will sanitize baby bot- freezing them. Blanching helps maintain tles and other cookware. Check before- the quality of the produce when it is hand that the manufacturer guarantees frozen.
  • Page 108: Warm-Up Cookware

    Additional applications Warm-up Cookware Keep warm Preheating the dishware means that You can keep food warm in the oven food does not cool down as quickly. compartment for up to 2 hours. Use heat-resistant dishware. In order to maintain the quality of food, select the shortest possible time.
  • Page 109: Proofing

    Additional applications Proofing Dissolving 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 to  Place the dough in an uncovered bowl be fully covered with water.
  • Page 110: Decrystalize Honey

    Additional applications Decrystalize honey Melting Chocolate  Loosen the lid and place the jar of You can use the steam oven for melting honey in a perforated steam oven any type of chocolate. pan. When using a cake glaze, place it in a perforated cooking container, leaving it ...
  • Page 111: Rendering Fat

    Additional applications Rendering Fat Preserving Apples The bacon will not become brown. You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of  Place the bacon (diced or rashers) in time for which you can store them. a solid cooking container.
  • Page 112: Fruit Jam

    Additional applications Fruit jam Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Only use unblemished, fresh produce  Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, which is in good condition. nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. Glass jars ...
  • Page 113: Making Yogurt

    Additional applications  Mix 3.5 oz (100 g) of yogurt with Making Yogurt 4 1/4 cups (1 l) of milk or make up the Always observe USDA/CFIA food mixture with yogurt starter, following safety guidelines. the instructions on the packaging.  Pour the mixture into glass jars and To prepare yogurt, you will need milk seal the jars.
  • Page 114: Automatic Programs

    Automatic programs With the wide range of automatic pro- - The degree of cooking and browning grams, you can achieve excellent results are represented by a bar with seven with ease. segments. You can set the desired de- gree of cooking or browning using the Categories navigation area.
  • Page 115: Favorites

    Favorites You can create and save up to 20 of More cooking stages can be added, for your own programs. example, if you would like to add an- other operating mode to follow the first. - You can combine up to 9 cooking stages to accurately program your fa- ...
  • Page 116 Favorites A message will appear on the display Start at You can set the time at which the confirming that the name has been cooking program should start. The saved. oven will turn on automatically at the  Confirm with OK. time you have set.
  • Page 117: Baking

    Baking Using parchment paper Handling and cooking food correctly is essential for maintaining good Miele accessories, e.g., the universal health. tray, are treated with PerfectClean Cakes, pizzas, and French fries (see “Cleaning and care for the steam should be cooked until golden, not oven”).
  • Page 118: Tips For Baking

    Browning takes place in the next cook- ing stage with high moisture and a high temperature. This is followed by a drying stage with reduced moisture and a medium to high temperature. Tip: Recipes and additional information can be found in the Miele app.
  • Page 119 Baking Automatic programs  Intensive This operating mode is suitable for bak- Follow the instructions on the display. ing cakes with moist toppings, pizza, Convection Bake  quiche, etc. Place the food on shelf level 1. Use this operating mode if you are bak- ing on multiple shelf levels at the same Bake time.
  • Page 120: Roasting

    The meat cooks evenly and the muscle utes before carving meat. This resting protein is broken down, making the time ensures the meat juices are dis- meat particularly tender. tributed evenly. Tip: Recipes and additional information can be found in the Miele app.
  • Page 121 Roasting Automatic programs  Follow the instructions on the display. Convection Roast This operating mode is suitable for roasting meat and poultry that needs to be well browned. Because the blower distributes the heat around the oven compartment straight away, you can use a lower temperature than you would with the  oper- Surround...
  • Page 122: Broiling

    Broiling Tips for broiling  Danger of injury caused by hot surfaces. - Marinate lean meat or brush it with oil. Do not use other types of fat as If you open the appliance door when they can burn and cause smoke. broiling, the controls will get very hot.
  • Page 123: Notes On The Operating Modes

    Broiling Notes on the operating modes You can find an overview of all the oper- ating modes with their recommended values in “Main and submenus”. Combi Steam + Maxi Broil This operating mode is suitable for broil- ing food that should be brown on the outside, but not dry, e.g., corn on the cob.
  • Page 124: Cleaning And Care For The Steam Oven

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Important information on clean- Do not use commercial cleaning ing and care agents. Only use agents designed for domestic use.  Danger of injury caused by hot Do not use cleaning agents or liquid surfaces.
  • Page 125: Unsuitable Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaning the front To avoid damaging the surfaces of your  Clean the front of the oven with a soft appliance, do not use: sponge and a solution of warm water and liquid dish soap.
  • Page 126: Perfectclean

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven To protect the non-stick effect of Per- PerfectClean fectClean surfaces, please avoid: The oven compartment, side racks, uni- - abrasive cleaning agents (e.g., powder versal tray, and wire rack surfaces are cleaners and cream cleaners) treated with PerfectClean.
  • Page 127: Oven Compartment

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Cleaning after a roasting, broiling, or Oven compartment baking program The surface of the oven compart- Clean the oven compartment thor- ment has been treated with Perfect- oughly after roasting, broiling, and Clean. baking as otherwise soiling can burn See “PerfectClean”...
  • Page 128: Cleaning The Water Container And Condensate Container

     After cleaning, dry the seal with a soft prevent limescale. cloth.  Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele webshop (see the end of these operating instructions for contact de- tails).
  • Page 129: Accessories

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Cleaning cooking containers Accessories The cooking containers are suitable for Cleaning the universal tray and wire cleaning in the dishwasher. rack  Wash and dry the cooking containers The surfaces of the universal tray and after each use.
  • Page 130: Cleaning The Side Racks

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven  Remove: Cleaning the side racks - light soiling with a soft clean sponge The surfaces of the side racks have and a mild solution of warm water and been treated with PerfectClean. liquid dish soap See “PerfectClean”...
  • Page 131: Lowering The Browning/Broiling Element

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Lowering the browning/broiling element If the ceiling of the oven is badly soiled, the browning/broiling element can be lowered by approx. 2" (5 cm) to make cleaning easier.  Danger of injury caused by hot surfaces.
  • Page 132: Maintenance

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Descaling the steam oven Maintenance We recommend using Miele Descaling functions are Finish at Start at Tablets (see “Optional accessories”) to not available in maintenance programs. descale the appliance. These have been specially developed for use with...
  • Page 133 Ready water up to the level marker  and display. A signal sounds. drop 2 Miele Descaling Tablets in it.  Wait until goes out in Steam reduction  Wait until the descaling tablets have the display.
  • Page 134: Removing The Door

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven Removing the door  Prepare a suitable underlay for the door, such as a soft cloth.  Open the door slightly.  Open the door fully.  Using two hands placed on the upper edge of the door, push the door downward briefly.
  • Page 135: Installing The Door

    Cleaning and care for the steam oven If the locking clamps are not locked, the door could become loose, result- ing in damage. Ensure that the locking clamps are locked after reinstalling the door.  Hold the door on either side and evenly pull diagonally upward from the hinge retainers.
  • Page 136: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or fault and resolve it.
  • Page 137 The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked.  Replace the door seal. This can be ordered from Miele Service (see the end of this booklet for contact details). The oven lighting does The bulb needs to be replaced.
  • Page 138  Open/close the control panel manually (see end of this section).  If the problem occurs frequently, contact Miele Ser- vice. Start at Finish at The temperature in the oven compartment is too functions are not avail- high, e.g., after a program has finished.
  • Page 139 The drain filter is not inserted correctly.  Turn the steam oven off.  Insert the filter correctly:  Turn the steam oven back on again.  If the same message appears again, contact Miele Customer Service. and other fault codes Technical fault...
  • Page 140 Frequently asked questions Opening the control panel man- Closing the control panel manu- ually ally  Carefully open the door.  Take hold of the control panel at the top and bottom.  Carefully push the control panel downward.  Take hold of the control panel at the top and bottom.
  • Page 141: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful acces- Other sories, as well as cleaning and condi- - Baking trays tioning products for your appliance. - Round baking pan These products can be easily ordered - FlexiClip telescopic runners HFC 71 from the Miele webshop.
  • Page 142: Customer Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call on- line at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
  • Page 143: Disposal Of The Packing Material

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
  • Page 144: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION  Risk of damage caused by incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the steam oven. The steam oven must only be installed by a qualified specialist. The connection data (frequency and voltage) on the steam oven’s ...
  • Page 145: Installation Dimensions Dgc 7440

    Installation in a tall cabinet Observe the required minimum installation height of 36" (914 mm). Miele Steam Ovens can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your requirements with your architect, kitchen designer, and installer. More installation drawings are available on the Miele website.
  • Page 146: Side View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side view DGC 74xx: 1 7/8" (47 mm)
  • Page 147: Swivel Range For Control Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Swivel range for control panel The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) that would hinder it from opening and closing.
  • Page 148: Connections And Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation Cutout (min. 28 sq in/18,000 mm²) for power cord and ventilation  No electrical connection in this area. The socket for the electrical connection must be accessible, e.g., in an adjacent kitchen cabinet. Electrical connection...
  • Page 149: Installation Dimensions Dgc 7370, Dgc 7470

    Installation in a tall cabinet Observe the required minimum installation height of 36" (914 mm). Miele Steam Ovens can be installed flush or proud. Discuss your requirements with your architect, kitchen designer, and installer. More installation drawings are available on the Miele website.
  • Page 150: Side View

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Side view DGC 73xx: 2 1/2" (64 mm) DGC 74xx: 1 7/8" (47 mm)
  • Page 151: Swivel Range For Control Panel

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Swivel range for control panel The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) that would hinder it from opening and closing.
  • Page 152: Connections And Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connections and ventilation Cutout (min. 28 sq in/18,000 mm²) for power cord and ventilation  No electrical connection in this area. The socket for the electrical connection must be accessible, e.g., in an adjacent kitchen cabinet. Electrical connection...
  • Page 153: Installing And Removing The Steam Oven

    *INSTALLATION* Installation  Push the steam oven into the housing Installing and removing the unit and align it in the center of the steam oven housing unit. When doing so, make sure that the For safety reasons, the steam oven power cord does not get trapped or may only be used when it has been damaged.
  • Page 154 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Insert the bolt into the mounting aid  Screw the knurled nut onto the bolt and tighten it in the housing unit. Do by hand to fix the steam oven in the not use a cordless screwdriver. housing unit.
  • Page 155 *INSTALLATION* Installation Taking the steam oven out of the housing unit  Open the door.  Unscrew the knurled nuts and bolts from the front frame (see “Securing the steam oven in the housing unit”). Keep these parts in case the oven needs to be installed again in the fu- ture.
  • Page 156: Electrical Connection

    The connection data (frequency and this Miele product must also be main- voltage) on the steam oven’s data tained in isolated operation or in opera- plate must correspond with those of...
  • Page 157: Radio Module

    Declaration of conformity Radio Module This device contains the following WiFi module: FCC ID 2AC7Z-EK057 IC ID 21098-EK057 Frequency band 2.412  GHz – 2.462 GHz Maximum trans- < 0.2 W mitting power Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic...
  • Page 158: Copyrights And Licenses For The Communication Module

    This software/ these software components are pro- tected by copyright. The copyrights held by Miele and third parties must be re- spected. This communication module contains software components which are distrib- uted under open source license condi- tions.
  • Page 159 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters Headquarters and Miele Centre 9 Independence Way 161 Four Valley Drive Princeton, NJ 08540 www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
  • Page 160 DGC 7440, DGC 7370, DGC 7470 en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 923 940 / 04...

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