Suitable Containers - Miele DG 2661 Operating And Installation Instructions

Suitable containers

Stainless steel cooking containers are
supplied with the appliance.
Other containers are available in a
variety of sizes, perforated or solid, as
optional accessories.
Please note when selecting
cookware:
– Use the perforated cooking
containers whenever possible,
e.g. for cooking vegetables. The
steam can reach the food from all
sides and cook evenly.
– For thicker items, e.g. potatoes, build
larger spaces between them. It is
best to space food as much as
possible so steam can surround
each piece. Larger and deeper
containers can be used for larger
items.
– Dense dishes such as casseroles or
food such as peas or asparagus
which have little space between
them will take longer to cook
because the steam has less space to
work in. The cooking time will be
longer the more of this kind of food is
filled in the container. It is best to use
2 or 3 shallow containers for these
foods. The recommended cooking
times are for shallow containers. For
larger fill heights the cooking time is
extended.
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– When cooking with several
containers at a time, use only one
large container for best results.
– The capacity of the steam oven is for
about 6 - 8 portions. Do not cook
more portions at a time.
– See "Cooking tips" for more
information.
You can also use your own containers
and dishes. However, please note the
following:
– The container must be heat resistant
to 212°F (100°C). Heat resistant
glass, ceramics, porcelain
(chinaware), plastics, stainless steel
or enamel dishes are all suitable.
– Food will take longer to cook in a
dish with thick sides.
– Place the dish on the supplied rack.
– Ensure that there is a gap of at least
1" (3 cm) between the upper rim of
the container and the top of the
cooking compartment to allow
sufficient steam to enter the
container.