Related Manuals for Miele DGC 6800-1
Summarization of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use
Details the intended residential and domestic use of the steam oven and safety precautions for users.
Children
Provides safety guidelines for children, including system lock activation and supervision.
Technical safety
Covers safety aspects related to installation, repair, maintenance, and electrical connections.
Proper use
Explains correct usage of the steam oven, including handling hot surfaces and containers.
Cleaning and care
Offers guidance on cleaning the oven and accessories, stressing the use of appropriate agents.
Overview
Front view
Identifies and labels the key components visible on the front of the steam oven.
Included accessories
Lists and describes the accessories supplied with the steam oven.
Control panel
Sensor buttons
Details the function and operation of the touch-sensitive sensor buttons on the control panel.
M Touch display
Explains the structure and navigation of the touch-sensitive display interface.
Symbols
Provides a reference for symbols that may appear on the display and their meanings.
Operation
Guides the user on how to select menus, scroll, and exit screens on the control panel.
Description of functions
Control panel
Explains the location and operation of the control panel and its associated components.
Water container
Details the capacity, filling instructions, and usage of the water container.
Condensate container
Describes the function and capacity of the condensate container.
Grease filter
Explains where and when to insert or remove the grease filter for different cooking modes.
Roast probe
Describes the roast probe's function in measuring core temperature for precise cooking.
Temperature / Core temperature
Explains how to set and adjust temperatures and core temperatures for cooking programs.
Moisture content
Details how moisture levels are controlled and adjusted for different cooking modes.
Cooking duration
Explains how to set cooking durations and notes on program-specific timing.
Noises
Describes normal operating noises such as pumping sounds and fan noise.
Preheating phase
Explains the preheating phase and how its duration is indicated and affected by food.
Cooking phase
Describes when the cooking phase begins and how remaining time is displayed.
Steam reduction
Explains the steam reduction function that activates automatically at the end of cooking.
Oven interior lighting
Details how the oven interior lighting operates and how to adjust its settings.
Before using for the first time
General settings
Guides through initial setup including language, country, date, and clock settings.
Cleaning for the first time
Provides instructions for cleaning the water and condensate containers before first use.
Accessories / Oven interior
Details cleaning procedures for accessories and the oven interior.
Setting the water hardness level
Explains the importance of setting water hardness for optimal operation and descaling intervals.
Setting the correct boiling point for water
Describes the procedure to set the boiling point for efficient appliance functioning.
Heating up the steam oven
Provides instructions for the initial heating process to remove grease and notes on ventilation.
Modes / Programs / Menus
Operating Modes
Lists and describes various operating modes like Convection Bake, Surround, and Combi Steam.
MasterChef
Introduces the MasterChef feature for automatic cooking programs.
Special Modes
Lists and briefly describes special cooking modes such as Canning, Dehydrate, and Proofing.
MyMiele
Explains how to personalize the steam oven by saving frequently used processes.
Favorites
Guides on creating and saving custom cooking programs as favorites.
Operation: Steam cooking
Quck guide
Provides a step-by-step guide for basic steam cooking operation.
After use
Outlines the necessary steps after completing a steam cooking program.
Insufficient water
Explains the procedure when the steam oven runs out of water during operation.
Interrupting operation
Describes how to interrupt operation by opening the door and how it resumes.
Additional functions
Explains setting additional durations like Ready at and Start at for automatic operation.
Sequence of an automatic cooking process
Details the display sequence and notifications during an automatic cooking process.
Changing settings during a cooking process
Guides on modifying temperature, duration, or operating mode during an active cooking process.
Deleting a finish time
Explains how to delete a pre-set finish time from a program.
Changing the oven mode
Describes how to change the operating mode during an ongoing cooking process.
Canceling cooking
Provides instructions on how to cancel the current cooking process.
Operation: Combination cooking mode
Quick guide
Illustrates a cooking program with 3 stages using Combi Steam mode.
After use
Outlines procedures for cleaning and maintenance after using combination cooking mode.
Interrupting operation
Explains how to interrupt a combination cooking process and its resumption.
Additional functions
Details setting additional durations like Ready at and Start at for automatic operation.
Sequence of an automatic cooking process
Describes the display sequence and notifications during automatic combination cooking.
Changing settings during a cooking process
Guides on modifying cooking stages or adding new ones during an active program.
Canceling cooking
Provides instructions on how to cancel the current combination cooking process.
Operation: Functions without steam
Quick guide
Provides a step-by-step guide for basic operation of functions without steam.
After the cooking program
Outlines necessary steps for cleaning and care after using functions without steam.
Interrupting operation
Explains how to interrupt operation and how it resumes when the door is closed.
Additional functions
Details options like Duration, Ready at, Start at, Rapid PreHeat, and Mode changes.
Switching off Rapid PreHeat
Explains how to switch the Rapid PreHeat function on or off for specific cooking processes.
Changing the operating mode
Guides on changing the operating mode during an active cooking process.
Changing settings during a cooking process
Details how to modify temperature, core temperature, or broil level during cooking.
Canceling cooking
Provides instructions on how to cancel the current cooking process without a set duration.
MyMiele
To add an entry
Explains how to add up to 20 frequently used processes to MyMiele.
Editing MyMiele
Covers adding, deleting, and sorting entries within the MyMiele feature.
Deleting entries
Provides steps to remove specific entries from the MyMiele list.
Sorting entries
Guides on changing the order of entries within the MyMiele list.
MasterChef
List of automatic programs
Lists the available automatic cooking programs categorized by food type.
Using the MasterChef programs
Provides guidance on selecting food categories and programs, and notes on usage.
Search
Explains how to search for MasterChef programs by food type or program name.
Favorites
Creating a Favorite
Details how to create and save custom cooking programs with multiple stages.
Starting a Favorite
Explains how to start a saved favorite program immediately or delay the start.
Changing Favorites
Guides on modifying cooking stages, names, or deleting saved favorite programs.
Alarm + Timer
Using the alarm
Explains how to set a specific time for an alarm buzzer to sound.
Setting the alarm
Provides steps to set a new alarm time, including when the oven is switched off.
Changing an alarm
Guides on how to modify the time for an existing alarm.
Deleting an alarm
Provides steps to remove or reset an alarm.
Using the Timer
Explains how to use the timer for kitchen activities or as a cooking reminder.
Setting the timer
Provides steps to set a new timer duration.
Resetting the timer
Guides on how to change or reset an existing timer duration.
Canceling the timer
Provides instructions on how to cancel the currently set timer.
General notes
The advantages of cooking with steam
Highlights the benefits of steam cooking, such as nutrient retention and flavor.
Suitable containers
Discusses the types of cooking pans and containers suitable for steam cooking.
Using your own cookware
Provides guidelines for using cookware not supplied with the appliance.
Shelf level
Explains how to select shelf levels for cooking and positioning containers.
Frozen food
Provides notes on cooking frozen food, including heating and preheating times.
Temperature
Discusses maximum temperatures reached during steam cooking and food types.
Cooking duration
Explains factors affecting cooking duration and the guideline nature of chart values.
Cooking with liquid
Provides instructions on filling cooking pans when cooking with liquid.
Your own recipes - Steam cooking
Suggests adapting recipes for steam oven use and notes on browning.
Wire oven rack / universal tray
Details the use of the wire oven rack and universal tray, including non-tip features.
Steam cooking
Vegetables
Provides guidance on preparing, cooking, and timing for various vegetables.
Meat
Offers preparation, cooking duration, and tips for various types of meat.
Sausage
Provides cooking settings and durations for different types of sausages.
Fish
Details preparation, cooking, and timing for fresh and frozen fish.
Shellfish
Provides preparation, cooking duration, and settings for various types of shellfish.
Mussels
Includes warnings, preparation, cooking duration, and settings for mussels.
Rice
Explains rice cooking, including liquid ratios and cooking durations for different types.
Pasta
Provides guidance on cooking dry and fresh pasta, including durations.
Dumplings
Offers instructions and cooking durations for various types of dumplings.
Grains
Explains grain cooking, including liquid ratios and cooking durations for different types.
Legumes
Provides guidance on soaking, cooking durations, and ratios for beans, lentils, and peas.
Eggs
Details how to prepare boiled and other egg dishes using the steam oven.
Fruit
Provides instructions and cooking durations for preparing various types of fruit.
Menu Cooking - Manual
Guides on cooking multiple dishes simultaneously with different cooking durations.
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking
Important information on use
Provides crucial information for optimal sous-vide cooking results and safety.
Tips
Offers practical tips for preparation, storage, and serving sous-vide cooked food.
Method
Details the step-by-step process for preparing and cooking food using sous-vide.
Possible causes for poor results
Identifies common issues and their causes for unsatisfactory sous-vide cooking outcomes.
Reheating
Explains the process of reheating sous-vide cooked food, including preparation and settings.
Special modes
Reheat
Guides on reheating various foods gently using steam without drying them out.
Defrost
Provides instructions and tips for defrosting food quickly and safely in the steam oven.
Canning
Details the process of canning fruits and vegetables, including jar preparation and filling.
Juicing
Explains how to extract juice from fruits using the steam oven.
Menu Cooking
Guides on cooking multiple dishes simultaneously with different cooking durations.
Dehydrate
Explains how to dry food using special applications or Combi Steam modes.
Making Yogurt
Provides a guide on making yogurt using live culture and the correct temperature settings.
Proofing
Details the method and settings for proofing dough in the steam oven.
Dissolving Gelatine
Explains the process for dissolving gelatine sheets or powder using steam.
Melting Chocolate
Guides on melting chocolate using the steam oven, including container and stirring instructions.
Skinning Fruits and Vegetables
Provides methods for skinning fruits and vegetables using steam or grilling.
Preserving Apples
Explains how to treat apples in the steam oven to increase storage time.
Blanching
Details the method and settings for blanching fruits and vegetables before freezing.
Sweating Onions
Explains the method and settings for sweating onions in their own juices.
Rendering Fat
Provides the method for rendering fat from bacon using the steam oven.
Sanitizing Cookware
Guides on sanitizing baby bottles and cookware using steam.
Heating damp towels
Explains the method and settings for heating damp towels in the steam oven.
Decrystalize honey
Provides the method and settings for decrystallizing honey in the steam oven.
Pizza
Details the settings for baking pizza in the steam oven.
Making jam
Provides instructions and settings for making jam, including jar preparation.
Sabbath Program
Explains the Sabbath Program, its operation, and limitations.
Roast probe
How it works
Explains the function of the roast probe in measuring food's core temperature.
When to use the roast probe
Lists the operating modes compatible with the roast probe.
Important notes regarding the roast probe
Provides critical usage notes, risks of breakage, and insertion guidelines.
Method
Details the steps for preparing and using the roast probe during cooking.
After the cooking process
Guides on safely removing the roast probe after the cooking process is complete.
Tips
Offers tips on probe insertion for multiple meat pieces and temperature adjustments.
Roast
Roasting tips
Provides essential tips for roasting, including grease filter use and meat preparation.
Combi Steam
Explains the use of Combi Steam modes for roasting, focusing on temperature and tenderness.
Lean meat
Details roasting stages for lean meat, emphasizing steam use to prevent drying.
Fatty meat with crispy skin
Describes the cooking stages for fatty meats to render fat and achieve crispy skin.
Braised dishes
Outlines the cooking stages for braised dishes, including preheating and moisture settings.
Poultry
Details the cooking stages for poultry, focusing on rendering fat and crisping skin.
Roasting chart
Provides a comprehensive chart with roasting times and temperatures for various meats.
Bake
Convection Bake
Describes the Convection Bake mode for even baking on multiple levels.
Surround
Explains the Surround mode for optimal baking results using upper and lower elements.
Browning
Details the Browning function for achieving a perfectly browned topping.
Bake
Describes the Bake function used at the end of baking to brown the bottom of food.
Humidity Plus
Specifies the Humidity Plus program for pastries and baked goods.
Intensive Bake
Details the Intensive Bake mode for cakes with moist toppings and pizzas.
Combi Steam
Explains Combi Steam usage for bread, rolls, and pastry, focusing on browning and drying.
Baking tips
Offers general tips for baking, including grease filter use and bakeware selection.
Shelf level
Provides guidance on shelf level usage for baking, especially for moist-topped cakes.
Parchment paper
Specifies when parchment paper is necessary during baking.
Frozen food
Gives instructions for baking frozen products like chips, cakes, and pizzas.
Notes regarding the baking chart
Provides general rules and advice for using the baking chart effectively.
Baking chart
Presents a detailed baking chart with settings for various baked goods.
Broil
Maxi Broil
Describes the Maxi Broil function for excellent browning and searing of large dishes.
Broil
Explains the Broil function for searing small quantities of meat and browning small dishes.
Convection Broil
Details the Convection Broil function for thicker items like poultry and roulades.
Broiling tips
Offers tips for broiling, including food placement, preheating, and turning food.
Tips
Provides additional tips for broiling, such as marinating lean meat and cutting sausage.
Broiling table
Presents a table with broiling times and temperatures for fish, meat, and miscellaneous items.
Settings
Accessing the "Settings" menu
Guides on how to access and navigate the main settings menu from the main screen.
Changing and saving settings
Explains the procedure for selecting and saving changes to various settings.
Settings overview
Provides a comprehensive table summarizing available settings and their options.
Language
Details how to set the country and language for the appliance display.
Time of day
Explains options for displaying the time, including On, Off, and Night Dimming.
Date
Provides instructions on how to set the current date.
Lighting
Details how to control the oven interior lighting and its duration.
Start screen
Explains how to change the default start screen display.
Brightness
Guides on adjusting the display brightness using a bar chart.
Volume
Explains how to adjust volume for buzzer tones, keypad tone, and welcome melody.
Units of measurement
Details how to set units for weight and temperature display (g/lb, °C/°F).
Keeping Warm
Explains the Keeping Warm function, its activation, duration, and cancellation.
Automatic rinsing
Describes how to activate or deactivate the automatic rinsing process.
Steam reduction
Explains the steam reduction function and its effect on steam release.
Recommended temperatures
Guides on changing default recommended temperatures for modes or special applications.
Safety
Covers safety features like System Lock and Sensor Lock.
Sensor lock
Explains how the sensor lock prevents accidental changes during cooking.
Water hardness
Details how to set water hardness based on local supply for proper operation.
Showroom program
Describes the Showroom program and Demo mode, not for domestic use.
Factory default settings
Explains how to reset all settings, favorites, and MyMiele entries to factory defaults.
Cleaning and care
Important information on cleaning and care
Provides essential warnings about cleaning agents and methods to avoid damage.
To better maintain your appliance avoid the following:
Lists cleaning agents and tools that should not be used to prevent surface damage.
Appliance front
Details how to clean the appliance front, emphasizing prompt removal of soiling.
PerfectClean
Explains the care and cleaning of PerfectClean surfaces to maintain non-stick properties.
Oven interior
Provides instructions for cleaning the oven interior after various cooking programs.
After a program using steam
Outlines steps for removing condensate and cleaning after steam cooking.
After a roasting, grilling or baking program
Details cleaning the oven compartment after roasting, grilling, or baking programs.
Drain filter
Provides instructions for cleaning the drain filter, including using vinegar for deposits.
Door gasket
Explains how to clean the door seal and when to replace it.
Grease filter
Details how to clean the grease filter, including dishwasher compatibility.
Water container and condensate container
Provides instructions for cleaning the water and condensate containers.
Accessories
Covers cleaning instructions for cooking pans, universal trays, wire racks, and the roast probe.
Shelf runners
Details how to remove, clean, and refit the shelf runners.
Soak
Explains the Soak program for heavy soiling after a roasting program.
Drying
Describes the Drying program for removing residual moisture from the oven compartment.
Rinsing
Explains the Rinse program for flushing out the water-carrying system.
Descaling
Recommends Miele Descaling Tablets and provides the descaling process instructions.
After descaling
Outlines the steps to follow after the descaling process is complete.
Door
Provides detailed instructions and illustrations for removing and refitting the oven door.
Frequently asked questions
You cannot turn the appliance on.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the appliance not turning on.
The oven does not heat up.
Troubleshooting steps for when the oven does not heat up, including Demo mode.
The fan can still be heard after the appliance has been turned off.
Explains that the fan running after shutdown is normal operation.
A humming sound can be heard...
Explains that humming sounds are normal and related to water pumping.
After moving house the appliance no longer turns...
Addresses issues after moving house related to altitude and boiling temperature.
During operation, an unusually large amount of steam escapes...
Troubleshooting steps for excessive steam escape, possibly due to door seal issues.
The oven lighting does not come on.
Troubleshooting steps for when the oven lighting fails to turn on.
The control panel will not open or close automatically...
Troubleshooting steps for control panel issues, possibly due to obstructions.
The Start at and Ready at functions have not worked.
Troubleshooting steps for when automatic start/ready functions do not work.
Cakes and pastry are not cooked properly...
Troubleshooting steps for undercooked cakes and pastry, checking temperature and duration.
Cakes or pastry are unevenly browned.
Troubleshooting steps for uneven browning, checking temperature and grease filter.
F and other fault codes
Provides guidance for handling specific error codes like F55, F196, and F44.
Opening the control panel manually
Details the procedure for manually opening the control panel.
Closing the control panel manually
Details the procedure for manually closing the control panel.
Optional accessories
Cooking pan
Describes the range of perforated and solid cooking pans available in different sizes.
Lid for cooking pans
Lists available lids for cooking pans and their corresponding sizes.
Cleaning and care products
Lists specialized cleaning agents and descaling tablets for appliance maintenance.
Additional accessories
Lists other accessories like universal tray, wire rack, roast probe, and runners.
Rack for cooking pans
Describes the rack for holding cooking pans and its placement in the appliance.
Round baking form
Details the suitability of the round baking form for various baked goods.
Gourmet casserole dish
Describes the gourmet casserole dish, its material, and compatibility with cooktops.
Miele@home
Explains the Miele@home System and its installation requirements.
Detailed dimensions of oven front
PureLine front
Provides detailed dimensional drawings for the PureLine front model.
ContourLine front
Provides detailed dimensional drawings for the ContourLine front model.
Control panel swivel range
Illustrates the swivel range of the control panel and clearance requirements.
Installation dimensions
Installation into a tall cabinet
Provides dimensional requirements for installing the steam oven into a tall cabinet.
Ventilation cut-outs
Shows the required ventilation cut-outs for installation in a cabinet unit.
Undercounter installation
Provides dimensional requirements for installing the steam oven under a counter.
Ventilation cut-outs
Shows the required ventilation cut-outs for undercounter installation.
Installation in combination with an oven
Provides dimensional requirements for installing the steam oven alongside another oven.
Ventilation cut-outs
Shows ventilation cut-outs for installation in combination with an oven.
Installation
Installing the steam oven
Details the steps for correctly positioning, aligning, and securing the steam oven.
Electrical connection
Connection
Ensures connection data matches electrical supply and socket accessibility.
Power Supply
Specifies the appliance's power supply requirements and plug type.
Replacing the power cord
Provides safety warnings and instructions for replacing the power cord.
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
Information on the biodegradability and recyclability of packing materials.
Disposal of your old appliance
Guidance on the proper disposal of old appliances according to regulations.
Technical service, data plate, warranty
After sales service
Provides contact information for faults and service inquiries.
Data plate
Instructs to adhere the extra data plate and ensure model number consistency.
Warranty
Directs the user to the warranty booklet for further information.
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