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Miele DG 6500 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation Instructions
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en - US
M.-Nr. 09 800 830

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Steam Oven To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. en - US M.-Nr. 09 800 830...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 5 Guide to the Steam Oven ......... . 10 Front view.
  • Page 3 Contents Additional functions ..........28 Start time / Finish time .
  • Page 4 Contents Making Yogurt ........... . 66 Proofing .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct usage WARNING- When using your This steam oven is intended for use appliance follow basic precautions, in households and similar residential including the following: environments. This steam oven is not intended for Read all instructions before outdoor use.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Activate the Child Safety Lock so that children cannot turn the steam oven on inadvertently. Children must not clean the steam oven unless they are under supervision. Always supervise any children in the vicinity of the steam oven. Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
  • Page 7 To ensure safe operation, use the steam oven only after it has been Installation, repair and maintenance properly installed. work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by This appliance is not to be used in unqualified persons could be mobile locations such as ships.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User safety Plastic dishes that are not heat- and steam resistant melt at high The steam oven should be installed temperatures and can damage the at a safe height for users to safely oven. Use temperature- (up to 212° access all cooking levels and pans.

  • Page 9: Cleaning And Care

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care Never use a steam cleaner to clean the steam oven. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges or brushes or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the door glass.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Steam Oven

    Guide to the Steam Oven Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Automatic door opener for steam reduction d Door seal e Suction tube f Compartment for water container g Water container h Drip channel i Floor heater j Temperature sensor k Side runners l Steam inlets...

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    Guide to the Steam Oven Included accessories All standard and additional accessories can be reordered if necessary (see "Optional accessories"). Drip tray DGG 21 To catch excess liquid 12 3/4" x 17" x 1 ½" (W x D x H) / 325 x 430 x 40 mm (W x D x H) DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking pan...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Guide to the Steam Oven Control panel Sensor buttons Lightly touch the sensor buttons to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a button is touched. Use the Settings menu to change the volume of the tone or to switch the tone off (see "Settings"). Function For turning the appliance on and off For scrolling through the menu...
  • Page 13 Guide to the Steam Oven Display In addition to the text, the following symbols appear in the display: Symbol Meaning Appears with a menu item or a prompt, e. g. "Continue", and is associated with a button. Select the desired option by touching the adjacent button. A maximum of 4 options can be shown in the display.

  • Page 14: Drip Tray

    Guide to the Steam Oven Drip tray When you are using perforated pans, place the drip tray on the lowest side runners to collect any dripping liquid and allow it to be removed easily. You can also use the drip tray as a cooking pan if necessary.

  • Page 15: Preheating Phase

    Guide to the Steam Oven Preheating phase While the oven is heating up to the set temperature, the display will show the rising temperature inside the oven together with "Preheating" (Exceptions: MasterChef programs and Menu Cooking). The preheating time depends on the quantity and the temperature of the food.

  • Page 16: Interior Lighting

    Guide to the Steam Oven Interior lighting The oven light has been factory-set to go out when cooking starts. If you want it to stay on all the time you can change the default setting (see "Settings"). If the door is left open at the end of cooking, the oven light will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial settings The steam oven will turn on automatically when it is connected to the power supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be asked to select some basic settings which are needed to set the appliance up for first use.
  • Page 18 Initial settings Select the time display format You can choose from the following options: – On: The time of day is always displayed even when the oven is turned off. – Off: The time of day is not displayed when the oven is turned off.

  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time A functional test is carried out on the appliance at the factory, this may cause some water may drip from the lines into the oven cavity during transport. Cleaning for the first time ^ Remove any protective wrappings. Water container ^ Take the water and condensate containers out of the appliance wash in the dishwasher or by hand.

  • Page 20: Set The Correct Boiling Point Of Water

    Before using for the first time Set the correct boiling point of water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point of the water, as this varies according to the altitude where the appliance is located. This procedure also flushes the waterlines.

  • Page 21: Modes / Programs / Menus

    Modes / Programs / Menus Main menu Recommended Temperature temperature range Steam Cooking 212° F / 105 - 212° F / 100° C 40 - 100° C Retains the flavor and nutrients of the food without added fats or oils. MasterChef The list of available MasterChef programs is displayed.

  • Page 22: Quick Guide

    Quick guide Preparation ^ Fill the water container to at least the "min" mark. Only use tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container as far as possible into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the oven. Select a mode ^ Turn the oven on s.

  • Page 23: At The End Of The Cooking Time

    Quick guide At the end of the cooking time At the end of the cooking time an audible tone sounds. "Steam Reduction" and "Program Finished" appear in the display. The door will open slightly during steam reduction. Wait until "Steam reduction" goes out in the display before opening the door and removing the food.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation During operation Interrupting a program or cooking process Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating element is turned off and the remaining cooking time is stored in memory. Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.

  • Page 25: Saving A Cooking Program

    Operation Saving a cooking program You can save a cooking program as one of the "Favorites". "Save" appears in the display at the end of a cooking program. ^ Select "Save". A summary of the program is displayed. ^ Select "Accept". You can save the program using a name of your choice.

  • Page 26: Favorites

    Operation Favorites You can save up to 20 cooking programs under their own individual names in the "Favorites" menu. If you have not saved a program of your own yet, the display will show: Create program You can now create you own Favorite program. Already created and saved Favorites are displayed.
  • Page 27 Operation You can save the program using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK". ^ Select "Save". ^ Select the name you want. After entering the name, select "Save". Information about the program is displayed. ^ Confirm with "OK".

  • Page 28: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Start time / Finish time You can delay the start time. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling program. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to start. Use "Ready at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to end.

  • Page 29: Timer

    Additional functions Timer The timer can be used to time separate kitchen activities. You can also use the timer while a program is running. You can set a time between 1 second and 9 hours 59 minutes, 59 seconds. A time of up to 10 minutes will be shown in min:sec in the display, and a time of more than 10 minutes in h:min.

  • Page 30: System Lock

    Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the steam oven from being turned on inadvertently. The oven is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If you wish to use this function you have to change the default setting (see "Settings - Safety"). Unlocking ^ Touch the On/Off button K.

  • Page 31: Sensor Lock

    Additional functions Sensor lock The oven is equipped with a sensor lock to prevent settings from being changed inadvertently during cooking. When sensor lock is activated, with the exception of On/Off K, the sensor buttons will not respond. An elapsed timer can still be confirmed.

  • Page 32: Important And Useful Information

    Important and useful information The advantages of cooking with steam Vitamins and minerals are retained better, as the food is not immersed in water. When cooked with steam, food retains its natural taste better than with conventional cooking. We therefore recommend not to season the food at all or only after it has been cooked.

  • Page 33: Drip Tray

    Important and useful information – Place the cooking pans on the inserted rack, not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the pan and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the pan.

  • Page 34: Temperature

    Important and useful information Temperature The maximum temperature in the steam oven is 212° F / 100° C. Most types of food can be cooked at this temperature. Some more delicate types of food, such as berries, must be cooked at lower temperatures, otherwise they will burst.

  • Page 35: Steam Cooking

    Steam Cooking Vegetables Fresh vegetables Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut into pieces. Frozen vegetables Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand. Exception: Vegetables that have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same cooking time can be cooked together.
  • Page 36 Steam Cooking Cooking duration When cooking vegetables with steam, the cooking duration will depend on the size and desired degree of doneness. Settings MasterChef > Vegetables > ... > Steam Cooking Steam Cooking Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh vegetables.
  • Page 37 Steam Cooking Cooking time in minutes Potatoes, Waxy, Peeled Whole 27–29 Halved 21–22 Quartered 16–18 Potatoes, Fairly waxy, Peeled Whole 25–27 Halved 19–21 Quartered 17–18 Potatoes, Floury, Peeled Whole 26–28 Halved 19–20 Quartered 15–16 Kohlrabi, Cut into Sticks 6–7 Pumpkin, Diced 2–4 Corn on the Cob 30–35...
  • Page 38 Steam Cooking Cooking time in minutes Green Asparagus White Asparagus, 3/4" Width 9–10 Carrots, Chopped Spinach 1–2 Pointed Cabbage, Chopped 10–11 Celery, Chopped 4–5 Rutabaga, Chopped 6–7 White Cabbage, Chopped Savoy Cabbage, Chopped 10–11 Zucchini, Sliced 2–3 Snap Peas 5–7...

  • Page 39: Meat

    Steam Cooking Meat Fresh meat Prepare the meat as usual. Frozen meat Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation For meat that needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. stewing meat, sear the meat in a pan on the cooktop. Cooking time The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food.
  • Page 40 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Meat > ... > Steam Cooking Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary.

  • Page 41: Sausage

    Steam Cooking Sausage Settings MasterChef > Sausage > ... Steam Cooking Steam Cooking Temperature: 195° F / 90° C Cooking time: see table Sausage Cooking time in minutes Boiled Sausage 6–8 Pork Sausage 6–8 Veal Sausage 6–8...

  • Page 42: Fish

    Steam Cooking Fish Fresh fish Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and filet. Frozen fish Frozen fish should be slightly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm.
  • Page 43 Steam Cooking Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Observe the cooking times specified in the charts. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently, cook it for only a few minutes more.
  • Page 44 Steam Cooking The cooking times specified in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary. Temperature in Cooking time in ° F / ° C minutes 212 / 100 5–7...

  • Page 45: Shellfish

    Steam Cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and wash the shellfish. Cooking pans Use greased, perforated pans to cook shellfish. Cooking time The longer shellfish are cooked, the firmer they become. Observe the cooking times given in the chart. When cooking shellfish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the specified cooking time by a few minutes.

  • Page 46: Mussels

    Steam Cooking Mussels Fresh mussels Prepare only mussels that are closed. Do not eat mussels that have not opened after being cooked. Risk of food poisoning! Soak fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to remove all fibers.

  • Page 47: Rice

    Steam Cooking Rice Rice swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid, so none of the nutrients are lost.

  • Page 48: Pasta

    Steam Cooking Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must completely cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Fresh pasta Fresh noodles and pasta, for example, from the store refrigerator, do not swell.

  • Page 49: Dumplings

    Steam Cooking Dumplings Fresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforated pan. Settings MasterChef > Dumplings > ... > Steam Cooking Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Cooking time in minutes Sweet Dumplings Yeast Dumplings Boil-in-the-Bag Potato Dumplings Boil-in-the-Bag Bread Dumplings...

  • Page 50: Grains

    Steam Cooking Grains Grain swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The grain to liquid ratio depends on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings MasterChef > Grains > ... > Steam Cooking Steam Cooking Temperature: 212°...

  • Page 51: Legumes

    Steam Cooking Legumes Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking time. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. With unsoaked legumes, a specific ratio of legumes to water is required.
  • Page 52 Steam Cooking Settings Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Not soaked Cooking time Ratio in minutes Legumes: Liquid Beans Kidney Beans 130–140 1 : 3 Black Beans 100–120 1 : 3 Pinto Beans 115–135 1 : 3 White Beans 80–90...

  • Page 53: Eggs

    Steam Cooking Eggs Use a perforated pan to boil eggs. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. Use a greased, solid pan for preparing egg dishes, e.g.

  • Page 54: Fruit

    Steam Cooking Fruit Cook fruit in a solid pan so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated pan, place a solid pan directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid pan to make a glaze for a tart.

  • Page 55: Menu Cooking - Manual

    Steam Cooking Menu Cooking - Manual Turn the steam reduction off when Menu Cooking (see "Settings"). With Menu Cooking you can cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking times, e.g. tilapia filet with rice and broccoli. The food is placed in the oven at the appropriate time so that the whole meal is ready at the same time.
  • Page 56 Steam Cooking Example Rice 20 minutes Tilapia Filets 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes minus 6 minutes = 14 minutes (first cooking duration: rice) 6 minutes minus 4 minutes = 2 minutes (second cooking duration: tilapia filet) remainder = 4 minutes (third cooking duration: broccoli) Cooking 20 min.

  • Page 57: Special Modes

    Special Modes Reheat Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently without drying it out or over-cooking it. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process.
  • Page 58 Special Modes Procedure ^ Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 212° F / 100° C and to steam. ^ Then place the plate on the rack in the oven. Settings Special Modes >...

  • Page 59: Defrost

    Special Modes Defrost Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 140° F / 60° C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exceptions: 122° F / 50° C for ground meat and game. Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting.
  • Page 60 Special Modes Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in oz / g in ° F / ° C time in minutes in minutes Fruit Apple Sauce 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 Apple Chunks 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15...
  • Page 61 Special Modes Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing defrosted in oz / g in ° F / ° C time time in minutes in minutes Meat Roast sliced 140 / 60 8–10 15–20 Ground Meat 8.8 / 250 122 / 50 15–20 10–15 Ground Meat...

  • Page 62: Canning

    Special Modes Canning Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Only use unblemished, fresh produce that is in good condition. Glass jars Only use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist-off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable.
  • Page 63 Special Modes Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has turned off. Cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx. 24 hours. Procedure ^ Slide the rack into the lowest shelf level. ^ Place the equal size, open jars on the rack.

  • Page 64: Juicing

    Special Modes Juicing You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit such as berries and cherries. Overripe fruit is perfect, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced and the more intense the flavor. Preparation Sort and clean the fruit.

  • Page 65: Menu Cooking

    Special Modes Menu Cooking You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The various components can be selected in any order. The Steam Oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so that food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first.

  • Page 66: Making Yogurt

    Special Modes Making Yogurt Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. To make yogurt, you will need milk and either fresh live yogurt or a yogurt culture, obtainable from health food stores. Use natural yogurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yogurt is not suitable.
  • Page 67 Special Modes Tip: If you are using yogurt starter powder, you can prepare the yogurt from a mixture of milk and cream. Mix 3 cups (3/4 liter) milk with 1 cup (1/4 liter) of cream. Procedure ^ Mix ½ cup (100 g) yogurt with 4 cups (1 liter) of milk or make up the mixture with yogurt starter powder, following the instructions on the packaging.

  • Page 68: Proofing

    Special Modes Proofing Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack. Settings Special Modes > Proof Steam Cooking Temperature: 105° F / 40° C Duration: as per recipe Dissolving Gelatin Procedure ^ Soak gelatin sheets for five minutes in a bowl with cold...

  • Page 69: Melting Chocolate

    Special Modes Melting Chocolate You can melt any type of chocolate in the steam oven. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. ^ Place large quantities in a non-perforated pan and small quantities in a cup or a dish. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212°...

  • Page 70: Skinning Fruits And Vegetables

    Special Modes Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Procedure ^ Cut a cross at the stem end of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the fruit/vegetables in a perforated cooking pan ^ For almonds, it is important to plunge them into cold water as soon as they are taken out of the oven as otherwise the skin cannot be removed.

  • Page 71: Preserving Apples

    Special Modes Preserving Apples The storage life of untreated apples can be increased. The apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when optimally stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit. Settings Steam Cooking Temperature: 125°...

  • Page 72: Sweating Onions

    Special Modes Sweating Onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking pan with a little butter. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212°...

  • Page 73: Sanitizing Cookware

    Special Modes Sanitizing Cookware The steam oven will sanitize baby bottles and other cookware. Check beforehand that the manufacturer guarantees all components are to be heat resistant to 212° F / 100 °C and also steam resistant follow manufacturers instructions. All parts of baby bottles must be completely dry before they are reassembled.

  • Page 74: Decrystallizing Honey

    Special Modes Decrystallizing Honey Procedure ^ Loosen the lid and place the jar (glass only) of honey in a perforated cooking pan or on the rack. ^ Stir the honey once during the process. Settings MasterChef > Special > Decrystallize Honey Steam Cooking Temperature: 140°...

  • Page 75: Masterchef

    MasterChef Your appliance has numerous MasterChef programs. Operating modes, temperatures and times are saved for the individual programs. The degree of cooking is shown by a bar with seven segments. Factory setting is a medium doneness. Select the level of doneness by moving the slider to the left or right. The weights shown refer to the weight per piece.
  • Page 76 MasterChef ^ Select "MasterChef". ^ Select the respective submenu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the desired vegetable (e.g. Cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm the corresponding preset settings. ^ Select the cooking method and set the degree of cooking as required. Continue cooking If the food is not yet cooked the way you want after an auto- matic program has run, you can continue cooking.

  • Page 77: Settings

    Settings Your appliance has a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are highlighted. "Back" takes you back to the previous level. After confirming with "OK" or if you do not make a selection within approx.
  • Page 78 Settings The factory setting for the respective option is shown in bold. Menu item Available settings Language J German, English, other languages Country Display Time of Day On / Off / Night Dimming Clock format 24 h / 12 h Date Set the date Lighting...
  • Page 79 Settings Menu item Available settings Soft (< 8.7 gr/gal, < 8.4° dH, < 1.5 mmol/l) Water Hardness Medium ( < 8.7 - 14.6 gr/gal, 8.4 - 14° dH, 1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) Hard (> 14.6 gr/gal, > 14° dH, > 2.5 mmol/l) Showroom Demo mode Program...

  • Page 80: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Risk of injury! Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Risk of damage! Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the appliance. Only use cleaning agents designed for domestic use.

  • Page 81: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and care Appliance front Remove soiling on the appliance front right away. If soiling is left on, it may be impossible to remove and the surfaces can discolor or change. Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior. However do not allow them to sit or "puddle", this can cause damage to the surface.

  • Page 82: Oven Interior

    They are all dishwasher safe. Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discoloration from the cooking pans. You can also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse the pans thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning...

  • Page 83: Side Runners

    Cleaning and care Water container Remove and empty the water container after each use. Rinse it by hand and then dry it to prevent limescale deposits. Side runners The runners can be cleaned with water and liquid dish soap or in the dishwasher. ^ Pull the runners sideways first a, then forward b and out.

  • Page 84: Descaling

    Cleaning and care Descaling We recommend that you use Miele Descaling Tablets (see "Optional accessories") for descaling the appliance. They have been specifically designed for optimal descaling of Miele products. Other descaling agents, which - in addition to citric acid - may contain other acids and/or other undesirable substances such as chlorides, might damage the product.
  • Page 85 Cleaning and care It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first 6 minutes. Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling process. If it is turned off before the end, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again.

  • Page 86: Oven Door

    Cleaning and care Oven door Removing the door Before the door can be removed the release levers on both door hinges must be unlocked. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Unlock the release levers on both door hinges by pushing on them.
  • Page 87 Cleaning and care ^ Close the door until it stops. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up at a slant and off the hinges. Do not lift the door at the door handle. The handle and door panels could be damaged.

  • Page 88: Frequently Asked Questions

    ^ Disconnect the appliance from the electric power supply for approx. 1 minute. Reconnect the power and turn the appliance on. If it still does not heat, contact Miele Technical Service. ^ Turn the demo program off. Follow the instructions on The demo program is set and the device the display.
  • Page 89 F 44 Communication error ^ Turn the appliance off and then on again after a few minutes. If the error message is still there, contact Miele. F .. Technical defect. ^ Turn the appliance off and contact Miele. Other error...

  • Page 90: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances including Miele cleaning and conditioning products. These products can be easily ordered from the Miele website, Miele or your Miele dealer. Cooking pans There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking pans...
  • Page 91 Optional accessories DGGL 5 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 2 ½" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 4" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DGG 7 Solid cooking pan 12 3/4"...

  • Page 92: Cleaning And Conditioning Products

    Optional accessories DGD 1/2 Lid for 12 3/4" x 10 ½" (325 x 265 mm) cooking pans Drip tray DGG 21 To catch dripping liquids 12 3/4" x 17" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 325 x 430 x 40 mm (WxDxH) Wire Oven Rack For use with your own cooking pans Cleaning and conditioning products...

  • Page 93: After Sales Service

    Miele’s Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal is to prevent unauthorized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.

  • Page 95: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use.

  • Page 96: Important Installation Safety Instructions

    These ratings must match to prevent damaging the steam oven. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

  • Page 97: Appliance And Installation Dimensions

    Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in a tall cabinet * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommended location of the electrical outlet e Power cord...

  • Page 98: Installation Under A Countertop

    Appliance and installation dimensions Installation under a countertop If the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions for installation of the cooktop as well as its installation height. * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance...

  • Page 99: Installation In Combination With An Oven

    Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with an oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommended location of the electrical outlet e Power cord f Cut-out for ventilation when combined with a self-cleaning oven g Oven...

  • Page 100: Detailed Dimensions Of The Steam Oven Front

    Appliance and installation dimensions Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...

  • Page 101: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the installation niche and align it. The appliance must be level, so that the steam generator can operate properly. Deviation from the horizontal should not exceed 2°. ^ Secure the appliance to the left and right side of the cabinet with the two supplied 1/8"...

  • Page 102: Electrical Connection

    Only operate the appliance after it has been installed. If there is any question concerning the electrical connection of this appliance to your power supply, please consult a licensed electrician or contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. Installer: Please leave these instructions with the consumer.

  • Page 103: Caring For Our Environment

    Caring for our environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of an old appliance The transport and protective packing Old appliances may contain materials materials are environmentally friendly that can be recycled. Please contact for disposal and may be recyclable. your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.
  • Page 107 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive 800-843-7231 Phone: Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-9898 www.miele.ca 609-419-4298...
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