Imperial MDG 4.64-1 U Operating Instructions Manual

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Steam Combi Oven
MDG 4.64-1 U
MDG 5.64-1 U
The second digit of the model number represented here by the point (.) refers to the
colour of the appliance.
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 Steam Combi Oven MDG 4.64-1 U MDG 5.64-1 U The second digit of the model number represented here by the point (.) refers to the colour of the appliance. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Front view.
  • Page 3 Contents Bottling ............44 Yoghurt.
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view a Control panel h Door seal b Water nozzle for cooling down the i Door handle oven cavity j Door release button c Steam outlet k Pressure release d Steam inlet l Pressure regulator valve e Safety valve m Side runners with 7 shelf levels f Filter...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel n Temperature display q Timer button for setting the time and starting / interrupting a programme o Temperature selector r Timer display p Function selector...
  • Page 6: Accessories Supplied

    Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the relevant M. Nr. (Material number). Baking tray Grill pan / oven tray For small cakes and Acts as a drip tray, collects meat juices tray baking and useful for baking cakes with deep M.-Nr.
  • Page 7 Description of the appliance Shelf runners Silicone washers left right For pressure release M.-Nr. 89 262 M.-Nr. 89 261 M.-Nr. 73 246 Dispensing syringe for "CC" descaler M.-Nr. 19 263 Filter M.-Nr. 55 510 1 bottle of "CC" descaler M.-Nr. 72 812 Cook book...
  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    Description of the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Usable capacity Height in M.-Nr. Gastronorm size in litres Perforated containers 19 293 19 294 19 295 19 296 8 105 250 Solid containers 8 109 060 19 972 19 004 19 361 15 103 19 007...
  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an The appliance must be installed extension lead. Extension leads do not and connected by a suitably guarantee the required safety of the qualified and competent person in strict appliance (e.g.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage After use with steam, leave the door open until all the moisture in To avoid the risk of accidents and the cooking compartment has damage to the appliance, you dissipated and the interior is dry. should read these operating instructions carefully before using it for Make sure that the stopcock is...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Warning: Take care in the area around the hinges. Danger of The appliance must be installed at injury. Keep children well away. such a height that small children cannot reach the appliance door, which Do not allow children to lean gets hot during use.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam damage could reach electrical components and Do not store anything combustible cause a short circuit. Pressurised in the oven. This could be a fire steam could also cause permanent hazard if the appliance is switched on damage to the surface and to other...
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning Appliance faults The appliance, especially the In the event of damage or a defect, inside of the door and the outside switch off the appliance immedi- of the door at the top, becomes very ately.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Further safety notes Do not use plastic containers. These melt at high temperatures When using an electric socket near Fire hazard. the oven, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get In countries where there are areas trapped by the oven door.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your local waste has been selected from materials which collection centre or scrap merchant are environmentally friendly for disposal about available recycling schemes.
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time General notes Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this Before the appliance can be used you documentation in the space provided in must either set the time of day (see the "After Sales service"...
  • Page 17: Setting The Time Of Day Initially

    Before using for the first time Setting the time of day initially Storing the time of day in memory: The time of day is stored in memory Before using the appliance for the after a few seconds or if the middle of first time or after a power cut you the timer button is pressed briefly.
  • Page 18: Opening And Closing The Door

    Before using for the first time Opening and closing the door If the functions Steam 3, Steam with pressure 4, Roasting 5 and Steam To open the door: pressure roasting 6 have been ^ Holding the door handle in the used, steam will have built up inside middle, press in the button the appliance.
  • Page 19: Cleaning And Heating Up For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for At the end of the set duration the oven will beep 5 times. the first time ^ Turn the function selector to "0" and The appliance and accessories have open the door.
  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Before each use Programming steps in brief Follow the steps below: Check that A Select a function the stopcock is open. the filter at the bottom of the B If required, change the appliance is correctly recommended temperature positioned to prevent pieces C Activate the automatic pre-heating of food blocking the drain and function (only with Steam baking 8)
  • Page 21: Programme Chart

    Operation Programme chart Symbol Function Recommended Temp. range Suggested use temperature in °C Steam 30-120* For cooking foods which (without require gentle cooking such pressure) as cauliflower, fish, broccoli etc., as well as for defrosting, blanching, bottling and reheating. Steam with 30-120* For cooking food which can pressure...
  • Page 22: Selecting A Function

    Operation Selecting a function Altering the recommended temperature Proceed as follows: You can alter the recommended ^ Turn the function selector clockwise temperature for all functions in 1 °C to the required function. increments at any time, i.e. at the start as well as during a programme.
  • Page 23: Activating Automatic Pre-Heating

    Operation Activating automatic As soon as the target temperature is reached the { symbol in the pre-heating temperature display goes out and the (only with Steam baking 8) oven will beep 5 times. The timer Before you can use Steam baking 8 display changes from showing the four horizontal bars to showing two flashing you must pre-heat the cooking...
  • Page 24: Setting A Cooking Duration

    Operation Setting a cooking duration The cooking duration can be changed at any time even if a programme has Proceed as follows: already started. ^ Whilst the zeros are flashing in the timer display, use the + or - timer buttons to set the required duration, e.g.
  • Page 25: Starting The Programme

    Operation Exception: With Steam 3 and Steam Starting the programme with pressure 4 the temperature Proceed as follows: display does not change after the programme has started. The target ^ Press the middle of the timer button. temperature continues to be displayed. The digits in the timer display stop With these functions, the programme only starts when the { symbol has gone...
  • Page 26: Interrupting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting a programme The heating is switched off. If pressure has built up this will be released, the You can interrupt a programme which is oven compartment cooled down and in operation at any time. If you are the condensate pumped away. using Steam 3, Steam with pressure 4, Roasting 5 or Steam pressure After a while the oven will beep 5 times...
  • Page 27: Changing A Function

    Operation Changing a function At the end of the cooking duration If the function selector is turned to a different setting during operation , the With the functions Steam 3, Steam with word "Pro" will appear in the timer pressure 4 and Steam pressure display with the word "STOP"...
  • Page 28 Operation To continue: If the appliance was switched off before the end of the cooking ^ Carefully open the door and remove duration, "Pro" and "STOP" will appear the food. in the display. After a while the oven will ^ Then either select a new cooking beep 5 times.
  • Page 29: Practical Tips

    Practical tips Steaming Choosing the right container Some stainless steel cooking Advantages of cooking with steam containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, in a variety – Steam prevents food from drying out so it remains moist, and juices are of sizes, both perforated and solid, are not lost.
  • Page 30 Practical tips – More compact dishes such as You can also use your own containers casseroles or bakes, or food such as and dishes. However, please note the peas or asparagus spears, which following: have little or no space between them –...
  • Page 31 Practical tips Time (mins) Food to be cooked Al dente (softer) Steam cooking Steam with pressure Temperature Temperature in °C in °C Vegetables Asparagus Baby carrots (whole) Broad beans Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Carrots (batons) Cauliflower (florets) Courgettes (sliced) French beans Mangetout New potatoes (whole) Parsnips (halved)
  • Page 32 Practical tips Cooking time Food to be cooked in minutes Steam cooking Steam with pressure Temperature in °C Temperature in °C Rice, Pasta Rice (Basmati) Wild rice 25-30 Fresh pasta Pasta shapes (dried) Spaghetti (dried) Wholewheat pasta Fish, Shellfish Cod steaks Haddock fillet Prawns (raw Tiger) Salmon, fillet...
  • Page 33 Practical tips Cooking time in Food to be cooked minutes Steam cooking Steam with pressure Temperature in °C Temperature in °C Paté Chicken liver paté 60-70 Salmon paté 50-60 Eggs Boiled 4-10 Poached Fruit Apple sauce Blackberries Blackcurrants Blueberries Cooking apples (sliced) Gooseberries Peaches Pears (halved)
  • Page 34 Practical tips Tips on steaming – Only fill solid containers with liquid up to the lower rim. – We recommend using: Steam with pressure 4 for robust – Dried foods like pasta and rice must food, e.g. vegetables, pulses, stock be cooked in liquid.
  • Page 35: Roasting

    Practical tips Roasting Type of meat Runner Roasting time Roasting Steam pressure level in minutes roasting 1 kg 2 kg Temperature Temperature in °C in °C Pork Fillet Roast Beef Braised Beef Roast beef Veal Leg of veal Veal roast 7ß...
  • Page 36 Practical tips Tips on roasting – The runner levels quoted in the chart have been selected so that that the The times quoted in the chart are meat is centrally positioned in the suggestions only and may differ oven. Very tall roasts and large depending on personal taste.
  • Page 37: Baking

    Practical tips Baking Type of food Runner Baking Baking Steam baking level time in Temperature Temperature minutes in °C in °C Yeast dough Croissants 11-12 Danish pastries 180-200 11-12 Rolls 14-18 Tray baked pizza 190-230 14-20 White bread central 20-22 Cake mixture Fruit cake 150-170...
  • Page 38 Practical tips Tips on baking – It is not possible to bake on more than one level at a time in this Handling and preparing food appliance. correctly is essential for maintaining – Before Steam baking 8 and before good health. Only bake cakes, Baking A check the recess pizza, chips etc.
  • Page 39 Practical tips – When baking deep frozen products Tips on saving energy such as cakes, pizza and baguettes, If baking times are longer than 30 use the lowest temperature quoted minutes, you can switch the oven off a on the manufacturer's packaging. little before the end of the cooking time Use the rack covered with baking to make use of the residual heat in the...
  • Page 40: Grilling

    Practical tips Grilling n Grill Food to be grilledt Temperature in °C Grilling time in minutes Cutlets 8*/8 Pork fillet 3*/3 Sausages 6*/6 Tomatoes Toast * Turn over after the first grill period has elapsed Tips on grilling – Pre-heat the grill n for 10-12 minutes –...
  • Page 41: Meal Planning

    Practical tips ^ Set the cooking duration for the Meal planning second dish, e.g. 15 minutes. It is very economical and practical to ^ Press the timer button. cook a whole meal at the same time in the steam combination oven. At the end of the cooking duration you In general, cooking durations will vary can remove all the dishes at the same...
  • Page 42: Blanching

    Practical tips ^ Set a time of 1-2 minutes and start Blanching the programme. You can use your steam oven to blanch ^ Once blanched, plunge the vegetables and fruit to prepare them for freezing using Steam 3. vegetables/fruit into ice-cold water to cool them down quickly and then Proceed as follows: drain them thoroughly.
  • Page 43: Defrost

    Practical tips Defrost – Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so Deep frozen food can also be defrosted that the surface is sufficiently thawed using steam in this appliance in much to take herbs and seasoning. less time than when defrosting at room temperature.
  • Page 44: Bottling

    Practical tips Bottling Proceed as follows: Select Steam 3 for bottling. This ^ Place the rack on runner level 2. function is particularly suitable because ^ Place the prepared jars (all the same it heats the food gently, preventing it size) on the rack, ensuring that they from rising up to the top of the jars.
  • Page 45: Yoghurt

    Practical tips ^ Select Baking A and lower the Yoghurt recommended temperature to Proceed as follows: between 40-60 °C. ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt (with live culture) ^ Select the maximum cooking time with 1 litre of full cream milk. The (4:59) and start the programme.
  • Page 46: Extracting Juice With Steam

    Practical tips Extracting juice with steam Reheat The Steam 3 function is very effective 4 Steam with pressure at reheating food which has been Food to be juiced Time in prepared previously. minutes Proceed as follows: Soft fruit, 20-35 ^ Place the food on a flat plate and e.g.
  • Page 47: Timer

    Timer Setting and altering the time Please read the following section It is sometimes necessary to adjust the once through completely before time, e.g. from Winter to Summer time. proceeding as described. There are only a few seconds available (while The time of day cannot be set if an the timer display is flashing) in which oven function has been selected.
  • Page 48: Setting The Minute Minder

    Timer Setting the minute minder Setting and altering the minute The minute minder works like a manual minder time is only possible while kitchen timer. It is not used for the bell symbol l is flashing. If the switching the appliance on or off. bell symbol l is no longer flashing then start again from the beginning.
  • Page 49: Safety Features

    Safety features Safety lock To activate the safety lock: ^ Press the temperature button briefly The oven is fitted with a safety lock to prevent it either being switched on, or five times in succession. the temperature increased, A long tone will sound and the L unintentionally, by children for example.
  • Page 50: Overheating Protection

    Safety features Overheating protection Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the function selector to "0" and The appliance has a safety feature which prevents it overheating. If the wait until the appliance has cooled temperature in the steam generating down. unit becomes too high the appliance ^ Remove the cap covering the switches off automatically.
  • Page 51: Pressure Release

    Safety features Pressure release Draining manually In the event of too much pressure In the event of condensed water not building up during cooking, the silicone being automatically drained out of the washer in the pressure release appliance after cooking you will need to run the Drain 0 programme to mechanism in the appliance door will be forced out, allowing the steam to...
  • Page 52: Cleaning And Care

    Do not use a steam cleaner to clean A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from this appliance. The steam could the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, reach electrical components and which is suitable for cleaning surfaces cause a short circuit. Pressurised...
  • Page 53: Oven Interior

    Cleaning and care Oven interior Proceed as follows: ^ Select Steam 3 and lower the The walls and door should be cleaned after each use. The walls are made recommended temperature to from an easy to clean chrome nickel between 50-60 °C. steel.
  • Page 54: Drain Filter And Side Runners

    Cleaning and care Drain filter and side runners To remove the runners: The drain filter f on the floor of the ^ Loosen the fixing screws t and the oven collects coarse soiling from runners can then be removed quite cooking.
  • Page 55: Door Seal

    Cleaning and care ^ Clean and dry the goove in the door. Door seal Then drop a little cooking oil into the The door seal consists of a rubber seal groove and use some kitchen paper a and a metal frame b. These need to towel to distribute it evenly.
  • Page 56: Water Nozzle

    Cleaning and care ^ Now pull the water nozzle out of its Water nozzle socket c at the rear of the cooking The water nozzle b, located in the compartment. If it is difficult to cooking compartment between the top remove you may need to use the heater elements has several spray pliers again.
  • Page 57: Descaling

    Cleaning and care Descaling The heater elements and steam generator should be descaled as soon Descaling must only be carried out as possible when on a cold appliance. Otherwise – the symbol k appears in the harmful vapours can build up. temperature display, Do not interrupt the descaling programme once it has started or...
  • Page 58 Cleaning and care ^ Use the connecting piece b (which Proceed as follows: is located in the piston of the syringe) ^ Wait until the appliance has cooled to connect the dispensing syringe down. supplied a to the filling tube c. ^ Select Descale 9 .
  • Page 59 Cleaning and care ^ Inject the contents of 2 full syringes ^ At the end of the descaling of descaling agent into the steam programme, the appliance will beep inlet d, in the top right-hand side of 5 times. Set the function selector the cooking compartment wall.
  • Page 60: Filter System

    Cleaning and care Filter system Replacing the filter cartridge Only use a sponge and a solution of hot The filter cartridge must be replaced water and a little washing up liquid to every 6 months to ensure efficiency. It is clean the outside of the filter system.
  • Page 61: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide ... steam suddenly escapes from the Installation work and repairs to appliance door. electrical components of this Check whether, appliance must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and – the pressure release has blown. competent person in accordance Proceed as described in "Pressure with local and national safety release".
  • Page 62 Problem solving guide ... cakes or biscuits are unevenly F04 is constantly lit up at first and then later starts to flash alternately with 00: browned. The power supply was interrupted while A small difference in browning is not a programme was running. unusual.
  • Page 63 Problem solving guide F51 The pump is using too much STOP The cooking duration has electricity. finished or the procedure was interrupted. Switch the appliance off and call the Service Department. Proceed as described in "At the end of the cooking duration" or "Interrupting a programme".
  • Page 64: Services

    Services Electrical connection U.K. See the installation booklet for full instructions before installing, plumbing All electrical work should be in and connecting this appliance to the undertaken by a suitably qualified and mains supply. competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety Plumbing regulations.
  • Page 65: Technical Data

    Services When switched off there must be an Energy Efficiency Rating according all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the to EN 50304: isolator switch (including switch, fuses This appliance is rated energy and relays according to EN 60 335). efficiency class C in accordance with EN 50304.
  • Page 66: After Sales Service, Data Plate

    After sales service, data plate The address of the nearest Service Department is given on the back page. When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model number and serial number of your appliance. These are on the data plate. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
  • Page 68 M.-Nr. 08 511 220 / 00 - 1904 en / GB Alteration rights reserved This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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