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Combi Steam Oven
DGC 6700
DGC 6800
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
en - US, CA
M.-Nr. 09 855 050

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Combi Steam Oven DGC 6700 DGC 6800 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 09 855 050...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 8 Guide to the appliance ..........14 Front view.
  • Page 4 Contents Setting the moisture level..........34 End of cooking time .
  • Page 5 Contents Using your own pans ..........51 Shelf level .
  • Page 6 Gourmet cooking programs ........119 Miele MasterChef Gourmet Recipes....... . . 120 Gourmet Chicken .
  • Page 7 Contents Water container and condensate container ......128 Oven interior ........... . 129 PerfectClean .

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intended use WARNING- When using your This Combi Steam Oven is intended appliance follow basic precautions, for use in households and similar including the following: residential environments. Read all instructions before This Combi Steam Oven is not installation or use of the Combi intended for outdoor use.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children Use the Child Safety Lock to prevent children from turning on the Combi Steam Oven. Close supervision is necessary when the Combi Steam Oven is used near children. Do not allow children to play with the Combi Steam Oven. Do not allow children to open the appliance door when in use.
  • Page 10 This Combi Steam Oven is not to be repair and maintenance work should be used in mobile locations such as ships. performed only by a Miele authorized service technician. Never open the outer casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User safety Do not leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or Danger of burns! grease. These items may ignite if The Combi Steam Oven becomes hot overheated. Danger of burns. during use. Once hot grease or oil have ignited, You can get burned by the heating do not use water to extinguish the fire! elements, oven interior, cooked food,...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always place oven racks and pans The door can support a maximum of in desired location while the oven is 22 lb (10 kg). cool. If they must be removed while the Do not stand or sit on the open door, oven is hot, do not let the potholders and do not place heavy items on it.

  • Page 13: Cleaning And Care

    Use only the special Miele roast probe. If the roast probe needs to be replaced, it should be by an original Miele roast probe. You can obtain it from your Miele dealer or from Miele Customer Service. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 14: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Front view...
  • Page 15 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Vent c Door gasket d Moisture sensor e Temperature sensor f Browning / Broiling element g Side runners with 3 shelf levels h Oven interior lighting i Drip channel j Drain with drain filter k Grease filter l Socket for Roast Probe m Slide-in compartment for condensate container...

  • Page 16: Included Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Included accessories All standard and additional accessories can be reordered if necessary (see "Optional accessories"). DGGL 20 1 perforated cooking pan 17 11/16" x 7 ½" x 1 9/16" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level - DGG 20 1 solid cooking pan...
  • Page 17 Guide to the appliance Roast probe To roast to the exact temperature Measures the temperature inside the meat (internal temperature) Grease filter See the "Functional description - Grease filter" section of this manual for more information.

  • Page 18: Functional Description

    Functional description Control panel Sensor buttons The sensors respond to finger contact. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. You can adjust the volume of the tone in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume"). Button Function On / Off For turning the appliance on and off...

  • Page 19: Touch Display

    Functional description Touch display The touch display is operated by a finger touch. If your fingers are cold, the touch display may not react to your finger contact . Do not use pointed or sharp objects, e.g. pens, to operate the touch display.
  • Page 20 Functional description Selecting, setting or calling up a menu. ^ Select the desired action, setting, or menu. Scrolling ^ Swipe the screen, i.e. place your finger on the touch display and swipe it in the desired direction. You can scroll to the right or the left. Some menu options allow you to scroll up and down too.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Functional description Control panel The water and condensate containers are located behind the lift-up control panel. The control panel is opened and closed by touching the "Lift Panel" sensor button and confirming the selection. The panel is equipped with a finger pinch protection. If the panel encounters resistance when opening/closing, the process is interrupted.

  • Page 22: Roast Probe

    Functional description Roast probe The roast probe measures the temperature in the interior of the food being cooked, the core temperature. The roast probe allows you to monitor cooking programs at the precise temperature. Temperature / Core Temperature Some functions have default temperatures and may have a core temperature set for the roast probe.

  • Page 23: Noise

    Functional description The humidity sensor determines the moisture content in the oven interior. The type of food has an influence on the moisture content and this will be taken into account by the appliance. Keep in mind that there are foods that give off moisture during a cooking program.

  • Page 24: Preheating Phase

    Functional description Preheating phase While the appliance is heating up to the set temperature, the display will show the rising temperature inside the oven together with the words "Preheating phase" (Exceptions: MasterChef, Menu Cooking, Reheating, Maintenance). Steam cooking When cooking with steam, the duration of the preheating phase will depend on the quantity and the temperature of the food.

  • Page 25: Interior Lighting

    Functional description Interior lighting For energy saving reasons, the oven compartment lighting has been factory set to go out after the program has begun. If you would like the oven interior to be illuminated the whole time the oven is operating, the factory default setting must be changed (see "Settings - Lighting").

  • Page 26: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Basic settings The appliance 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 time use.
  • Page 27 Before using for the first time Time of day display You can choose between the following options: – On: The time of day is always displayed even when the appliance is turned off. – Off: The time of day is not displayed when the appliance is turned off.

  • Page 28: Cleaning For The First Time

    Before using for the first time A functional test is carried out on the appliance at the factory, making it possible that some water may drip from the lines into the oven compartment during transport. Cleaning for the first time ^ Remove any protective wrappings.

  • Page 29: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Before using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water Before you cook food for the first time, adjust the device to the boiling temperature of water, which varies depending on the altitude of the installation location. In this process, the water-carrying components are rinsed.

  • Page 30: Modes / Programs / Menus

    Modes / Programs / Menus Main Menu Default Temperature Temperature Range Operating Modes Convection Bake 320 °F / 85 - 435 °F / 160°C 30 - 225°C For baking on several levels at the same time. The fan distributes the heat evenly throughout the cavity for a consistent baking temperature.
  • Page 31 Modes / Programs / Menus Main Menu Default Temperature Temperature Range Operating Modes Browning 375 °F / 210 - 435 °F / 190°C 100 - 225°C For a perfectly browned topping, for example when making a gratin or browning the top of a casserole. Maxi Broil Level 3 Level 1 - 3...
  • Page 32 60 - 70°C Proof Sabbath Program 355 °F / 180°C 85 - 435 °F / 30 - 225°C My Miele You can personalize your steam oven with MyMiele by entering frequently used applications there. Favorites Create and save your favorite dishes...

  • Page 33: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Before each cooking process check that the drain filter is fitted correctly (with pin upwards), coarse food particles can clog the drain. Filling the water container Make sure you do not touch the appliance door handle while the panel is opening or closing. Danger of injury to fingers! ^ Select "Lift Panel"...

  • Page 34: Setting A Cooking Duration

    Quick Guide Setting a cooking duration ^ Swipe the display in the "Duration" field until the desired cooking duration appears. ^ Confirm with "OK". Setting the moisture level (with Combi Steam and Reheat) ^ Swipe the display in the "Moisture" field until the desired setting appears.

  • Page 35: After Use

    Quick Guide After use ^ Remove the water and condensate containers and empty them. Push the containers slightly upwards to remove. ^ Clean and dry the whole appliance after each use as described in "Cleaning and care". Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door.

  • Page 36: Operation

    Operation During operation Interrupting operation Operations are interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be turned off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory. Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the combi steam oven and wait until the steam has dissipated.

  • Page 37: Saving Settings

    Operation Saving settings You can save the settings for a cooking mode, so that you can call it up from the "Favorites" menu at a later date. At the end of a cooking mode the display shows "Save". ^ Touch "Save". A summary will appear in the display.

  • Page 38: Steam Cooking

    Operation Steam cooking ^ Turn the appliance on. ^ Fill the water container and push it into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the appliance. ^ Select the desired mode. ^ Select the desired temperature and cooking duration. ^ Confirm with "OK". If the Keep Warm function is activated, the appliance will not turn off at the end of the cooking duration.

  • Page 39: Combi Steam

    Operation Combi Steam Combi Steam works by combining dry heat and steam. You can combine up to ten cooking stages in a Combi Steam program. You can set the temperature, moisture level and duration or internal temperature for each cooking stage. The cooking program will be carried out in the order in which the individual stages are entered.
  • Page 40 Operation Broil ^ Set level, cooking duration and moisture level. ^ Confirm with OK. The display shows a message. ^ Select "Add". Cooking stage 2 ^ Select the desired heating mode. ^ Select the settings as described in stage one. The display shows a message.

  • Page 41: Convection Bake/ Surround / Browning / Bake / Broil / Convection Broil / Maxi Broil / Intensive / Humidity Plus

    Operation Convection Bake/ Surround / Browning / Bake / Broil / Convection Broil / Maxi Broil / Intensive / Humidity Plus The grease filter must be removed during baking. Exception: if you bake deep fresh fruit pies or pizza with lots of toppings, the grease filter must be used.

  • Page 42: Favorites

    Operation Favorites You can save up to 20 cooking programs that you use often, under names of your choice, in the "Favorites" menu. If you have not saved any programs yet, the display shows: Create program You can create your favorite program If you have already saved Favorites, the display shows: You can choose from the following options: Edit a program...

  • Page 43: Changing A Favorite

    Operation The cooking program can now be saved. The process can be stored under a name selected by you. ^ Touch "Save". ^ Type the desired name on the keyboard. ^ Touch "Save". A summary will appear in the display. ^ Confirm with "OK".

  • Page 44: Mymiele

    Operation MyMiele With MyMiele Š you can personalize your Combi Steam Oven by entering frequently used applications there. You will then no longer need to navigate all menu levels to start a program, especially with automatic programs. You can also set menu items entered in MyMiele as your home screen (see chapter "Settings - Start Screen").

  • Page 45: Editing Mymiele

    Operation Editing MyMiele After selecting "Edit", you can – Add entries if MyMiele contains less than 20 entries, – Delete entries, – Sort entries if MyMiele contains more than 4 entries. Deleting entries ^ Select "MyMiele Š". ^ Select "Edit". ^ Select "Delete Entry".

  • Page 46: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Start time / Finish time You can delay the start time. The appliance will turn on automatically at the selected time. For "Descaling" this is not possible. Using "Start at" you can enter the time when you would like the cooking program to start.

  • Page 47: Timer / Alarm

    Additional functions Delete ^ Touch "Change". ^ Select "Start at" or "Ready at". ^ Select — —. Timer / Alarm The timer can be used to manage kitchen activities or set an alarm. These functions can also be used during an ongoing cooking program.
  • Page 48 Additional functions Setting the Start time / Finish time If the time display is turned off (see "Settings - Time"), you will need to turn the appliance on to set the timer / alarm. ^ Touch the button "Timer". ^ Touch "New timer" / "New alarm". ^ Swipe across the display to set the desired timer / time (alarm).

  • Page 49: System Lock

    Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the oven from being turned on unintentionally. The factory setting for the system lock is deactivated. Before this feature can be activated, you will need to change the factory default (see "Settings - Safety"). If the system lock is switched on, the display shows the symbol $ as soon as you turn on the appliance.

  • Page 50: Sensor Lock

    Additional functions Sensor lock Your device is equipped with a sensor lock so that the settings of a running program cannot be changed unintentionally. When the sensor lock is turned on, all buttons except for the On/Off button are locked. An elapsed timer can be confirmed.

  • Page 51: General Notes When Cooking With Steam

    General notes when cooking with Steam Steam Cooking The advantages of cooking with steam Vitamins and minerals are better retained, 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 52: Shelf Level

    General notes when cooking with Steam – 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 53: Cooking Time (Duration)

    General notes when cooking with Steam Cooking time (duration) In general, the cooking times for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food on a cooktop. More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections of this manual.

  • Page 54: Steam Cooking

    Steam Cooking Vegetables Fresh vegetables Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and chop. Frozen vegetables Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand. Exception: Vegetables that have been frozen in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same cooking time can be cooked together.
  • Page 55 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Vegetables >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Cooking time: See chart The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with.
  • Page 56 Steam Cooking Duration in minutes Potatoes - moderately firm, 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 Pumpkin, diced Corn on the Cob 30-35 Swiss Chard, cut Peppers, diced/strips Mushrooms Baking Potatoes, firm-cooking...
  • Page 57 Steam Cooking Duration in minutes Carrots, minced Spinach Pointed Cabbage, cut 10-11 Celery, cut Turnip, cut White Cabbage, cut Savoy Cabbage, cut 10-11 Zucchini, slices Sugar Snap Peas...

  • Page 58: Meat

    Steam Cooking Meat Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way. Frozen Defrost frozen meats before cooking (see "Defrosting"). Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked. Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food.
  • Page 59 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Meat >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Duration: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with.

  • Page 60: Sausage

    Steam Cooking Sausage Settings MasterChef > Sausage >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 194°C (90°C) Duration: see table Sausage products Duration in minutes Boiled Sausage Pork Sausage Veal Sausage...

  • Page 61: Fish

    Steam Cooking Fish Fresh Prepare fresh fish as usual, i.e. clean, gut and filet. Frozen Fish should be thoroughly defrosted before steaming (see "Defrosting"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to salt fish when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavor.
  • Page 62 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. Use the cooking times given in the table. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently, cook it for only a few more minutes.
  • Page 63 Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Fish >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: see table Duration: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration to start with. You can cook it longer if necessary. Temperature Duration in in °F / °C...

  • Page 64: Shellfish

    Steam Cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and then wash the shellfish as usual. Cooking pans Use perforated pans to cook shellfish, grease them beforehand. Slide the universal tray onto the bottom shelf level. Cooking duration The longer shellfish is cooked, the tougher it becomes.

  • Page 65: Mussels

    Steam Cooking Mussels Fresh Only prepare closed mussels. Do not eat mussels that have not opened after being cooked. Danger of food poisoning. Soak fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly and remove beards.

  • Page 66: Rice

    Steam Cooking Rice Rice swells during cooking, therefore it must 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 67: Pasta

    Steam Cooking Pasta Dry pasta Pasta swells during cooking, therefore it must be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Fresh Fresh noodles and pasta, for example, from the store refrigerator, do not swell. Fresh pasta should be cooked in a perforated pan.

  • Page 68: Dumplings

    Steam Cooking Dumplings Fresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforated pan. Settings MasterChef > Pasta >... Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212°F / 100°C Duration: see table Duration in minutes Steamed Dumplings Yeast Dumplings Potato Dumplings in a cooking bag Bread Dumplings in a cooking bag 18-20...

  • Page 69: Grain

    Steam Cooking Grain Grain swells during cooking, therefore it must be cooked in liquid. The proportion of grain to liquid will vary depending on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings MasterChef > Grain >... Operating Mode >...

  • Page 70: Legumes

    Steam Cooking Legumes - Dried - Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the legumes more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. When not soaked, depending on the variety, legumes must have a certain ratio of legumes: liquid.
  • Page 71 Steam Cooking Operating Mode > Steam Cooking > ... Temperature: 212°F / 100°C Duration: see table Not pre-soaked Duration Ratio in minutes of legumes: liquid Beans Kidney Beans 130-140 1 : 3 Red Beans 95-105 1 : 3 Black Beans 100-120 1 : 3 Pinto Beans...

  • Page 72: Eggs

    Steam Cooking Eggs Use a perforated pan when you want to prepare boiled eggs. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking. They are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. Grease a non-perforated cooking pan, if you prepare egg dishes in it, e.g.

  • Page 73: 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 fruit tart.

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76: Special Modes

    Special Modes Reheating Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. The Combi Steam Oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process.
  • Page 77 Special Modes Food Temperature Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in minutes in % Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower Kohlrabi 250 / 120 8–10 Beans Side dishes Noodles Rice 250 / 120 8–10 Potatoes, halved lengthwise Dumplings 285 / 140 18-20 Mashed Potatoes Meat and poultry Roast, sliced, ½"...

  • Page 78: Defrost

    Special Modes Defrost Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Defrosting in the appliance is significantly shorter than defrosting at room temperature. Temperature The optimal defrosting temperature is 140°F / 60°C. Exceptions: Ground meat and game 122°F / 50°C Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting.
  • Page 79 Special Modes Tips When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g. berries or pieces of meat, separate these about half-way through the defrosting time. Do not refreeze food once it has thawed. Settings Special Modes> Defrost Operating Modes > Steam Cooking > Temperature: see table Duration: see table...
  • Page 80 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 Pieces 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10-15...
  • Page 81 Special Modes Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in oz / g in °F / °C 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 82: Canning

    Special Modes Canning Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Fruit and Vegetables Only use fresh produce that is ripe and in good condition for canning. 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 83 Special Modes Fill the jars with liquid. The canned produce must be completely covered. Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has turned off. Then let the jars covered with a cloth cool slowly for approximately 24 hours.

  • Page 84: Juicing

    Special Modes Juicing You can extract soft fruit juice in your appliance, e.g. berries and cherries. Overripe fruit is ideal for extracting juice; the more mature the fruit, the more juice will be productive and aromatic. Preparation Sort and wash the fruit to be juiced. Remove any damaged areas.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Dehydrate

    Special Modes Dehydrate Only use the Convection Bake function to dehydrate food so that moisture can be dissipated. Procedure ^ Cut the food into pieces of the same size. ^ Spread the pieces evenly on the rack lined with parchment paper.

  • Page 87: Pizza

    Special Modes Pizza Settings Special Modes > Pizza Temperature: 350 - 440°F / 180°C - 225°C Duration: 1-20 Minutes Operating Mode > Convection Bake Temperature: 350 - 440°F / 180°C - 225°C Duration: 1-20 Minutes...

  • Page 88: 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 89 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 90: Proofing

    Special Modes Proofing Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the open bowl of dough in a perforated cooking pan or on the rack. Settings Special Modes > Proof Duration: according to the recipe Operating Mode > Combi Steam Temperature: 85°F / 30°C Humidity: 100% Duration: according to the recipe...

  • Page 91: Melting Chocolate

    Special Modes Melting Chocolate You can melt any type of chocolate in the appliance. 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 resistant foil (up to 212°F / 100°C) and steam resistant plastic wrap or a lid.

  • Page 92: 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 food in a perforated pan if cooking with steam or a universal tray if using the rack.

  • Page 93: Preserving Apples

    Special Modes Preserving Apples Apples can be preserved in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them. 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.

  • Page 94: 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 resistant foil (up to 212°F / 100°C) and steam resistant plastic wrap or a lid.

  • Page 95: 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. Procedure ^ Dismantle the baby bottles into their individual components.

  • Page 96: Heating Damp Towels

    Special Modes Heating Damp Towels Procedure ^ Moisten hand towels and then roll them up tightly. ^ Place them beside one another in a perforated cooking pan. Settings MasterChef > Special > Heat Damp Towels Operating Mode > Steam Cooking Temperature: 160°F / 70°C Duration: 2 Minutes Decrystallize honey...

  • Page 97: Making Jam

    Special Modes Making Jam Only use fresh, ripe produce in good condition for canning. Glass jars Use only clean, glass jars with twist-off lids up to max. ½ pint (250 ml) capacity. After you have filled the jars, clean the glass rims with a clean cloth and hot water and then seal the jars.

  • Page 98: Sabbath Program

    Special Modes Sabbath Program For supporting religious customs, this program is ready to use for 72 hours. The program works with the "Surround" operating mode, it cannot be changed. If the Sabbath program is selected, there is no daytime indication on the display. The oven lighting does not turn on, even when the door is opened.

  • Page 99: Roast Probe

    Roast probe The probe inserted into the meat, measures the internal temperature of the meat. The internal temperature to be set depends on the desired cooking level and type of meat. It is selectable in the range from 86-210°F / 30-99°C. The cooking time depends on the oven temperature and thickness of the meat.
  • Page 100 Roast probe Application options The roast probe can be used in the following operating modes: Combi Steam with Convection Bake Combi Steam with Surround Convection Bake Convection Broil Surround Intensive Humidity Plus Steam Cooking Important notes on use The metal tip of the roast probe must be inserted completely into the cooked food and reach the core.
  • Page 101 Roast probe Procedure ^ Prepare the meat in the usual way. ^ Completely insert the metal tip of the roast probe into the food being cooked. ^ Place the meat in the oven. ^ Open the connection socket for the roast probe and plug it into the receptacle until it clicks.

  • Page 102: Roast

    Roast We recommend the Roast modes - Convection Bake and Combi Steam with Surround. Be sure that the grease filter is in place. Never roast meat in frozen state, it will dry out. Defrost it before cooking. Do not preheat the oven for roasting. The prepared meat will be placed into the cold oven.
  • Page 103 Roast Combi Steam The lower the oven temperature is, the longer the cooking process takes and the more tender the meat is. Roast meat on the rack with the universal tray placed underneath. You can then use the collected meat juices for sauces.

  • Page 104: Roasting Table

    Roast Roasting table The times and temperatures given in the tables are recommendations only. Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. in Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Poultry Duck up to 4.5 lbs Combi Steam with 375 / 190...
  • Page 105 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. in Moisture Duration °F / °C Level in % in Minutes Poultry Turkey Breast Combi Steam with Convection 340 / 170 Bake Maxi Broil Level 3 Veal Tenderloin (Roast), rare Convection Broil 350 / 175 Tenderloin (Roast), medium...
  • Page 106 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Lamb Thighs Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 212 / 100 Loin/Crown, Maxi Broil Level 3 medium* Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 212 / 100...
  • Page 107 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Beef SIrloin Combi Steam with Broil Level 3 (Roast with Combi Steam with Broil Level 3 Moisture), rare* Combi Steam with Surround 140 / 60 Combi Steam with Surround 140 / 60...
  • Page 108 Roast Type of Meat Operating Mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in in °F / °C Level in % Minutes Game Venison Saddle, Maxi Broil Level 3 medium* Maxi Broil Level 3 Combi Steam with Surround 85 / 30 Combi Steam with Surround 165 / 75 Venison Saddle, Maxi Broil...

  • Page 109: Baking

    Baking Convection Bake For baking on multiple levels When using Convection Bake, reduce the temperatures given for Surround by about 20°F / 20°C. Surround For the baking of traditional recipes and preparing soufflé. Only bake on one level. Bake sheet cakes on the center shelf level. If using older cookbooks or recipes, set the temperature 10°F / 10°C lower then given in the recipe.
  • Page 110 Baking Combi Steam The shiny finish on bread, bread rolls and puff pastry is achieved by cooking it with steam (maximum moisture, low temperature) in cooking stage 1. Browning takes place with high moisture and high temperature. The baking will become dryer with low moisture and high temperature.
  • Page 111 Baking Frozen products When baking frozen products such as French fries, croquettes, cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the lowest temperature quoted by the manufacturer on the packaging. Bake frozen cakes, pizzas or baguettes on the rack covered with parchment paper. With frozen products, the baking or universal tray may warp so that they cannot be removed when hot.

  • Page 112: Baking Table

    Baking Baking table The times and temperatures given in the tables are recommendations only. Baked goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % minutes Sponge Baking Tray Convection Bake 300-355 / 150-180 Spring Form Pan Surround 320-340 / 160-170 25-35...
  • Page 113 Baking Baking goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Moisture Duration in °F / °C Level in % minutes Yeast dough Herb Rolls Combi Steam with 310 / 155 Convection Bake 395 / 200 15-25 Multi-grain Rolls Combi Steam with 310 / 155 Convection Bake 410 / 210 20-30...
  • Page 114 Baking Baking Goods Operating mode Stage Temp. Humidity Duration in °F / °C in % minutes Short Dough Pastry Small Pastry Combi Steam with 365 / 185 Convection Bake 365 / 185 10-15 Pan with dry topping Combi Steam with 395 / 200 Convection Bake Pan with moist...

  • Page 115: Broiling

    Broiling The appliance door must be closed when broiling. otherwise the control elements will become hot. Risk of burns! Do not use the roast probe in the Broil, Maxi Broil and Combi Steam with Broil operating modes. Use the mode: –...

  • Page 116: Broiling Chart

    Broiling Tips Marinate lean meat or brush it with oil. Other fats will easily burn or develop smoke. Make sure the pieces are approximately the same thickness so the broiling times are not too different. When turning the food, work quickly to avoid the oven cooling too much.

  • Page 117: Using The Masterchef Programs

    Using the MasterChef programs Your appliance has a number of MasterChef programs. The individual programs contain the operating modes, temperatures and times. Doneness and browning are represented by a bar with seven segments. Factory setting is a medium doneness and browning.
  • Page 118 Using the MasterChef programs To finish an automatic program early, turn off the appliance. If the food is not cooked to your preference after a MasterChef program is complete, select "Continue Cooking" or "Continue Baking". MasterChef programs can also be saved as "Favorites" and be placed on the main menu.

  • Page 119: Miele Masterchef Gourmet

    Combine quality ingredients with proven Miele MasterChef Gourmet cooking methods to achieve gourmet meals. Flawless entertaining has never been easier. There is no need to monitor your food anymore - Miele MasterChef Gourmet offers stress free cooking with extraordinary results.

  • Page 120: Miele Masterchef Gourmet Recipes

    Miele MasterChef Gourmet Recipes Gourmet Chicken Gourmet Turkey Chicken Roaster Whole Turkey, up to 15 lbs 1/4 lb Unsalted butter, softened ½ lb Unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp.Fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 Tbsp.Fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 Tsp. Fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 Tbsp.Fresh tarragon, finely chopped...

  • Page 121: Gourmet Baby Back Ribs

    Miele MasterChef Gourmet Recipes Gourmet Baby Back Ribs Gourmet Beef Tenderloin 2 racks of baby back ribs - membrane 1 Beef tenderloin approx. 3.5 lbs - tail and removed chain removed Barbecue sauce, your favorite Garlic clove 1 Tbsp.Olive oil or canola oil...

  • Page 122: Settings

    Settings Your appliance has factory default settings. In the "Settings" menu, you can select and change various menu items and their sub-items. The current settings are marked with a colored frame. By tapping "Back" you will return to the previous level. After confirmation with "OK"...
  • Page 123 Settings The factory setting for each menu item is shown in bold. Menu item Available settings Language J German, other languages Country Display Time On / Off / Night Dimming Clock Type Analog / Digital Time format 12 h / 24 h Date Set the Date Lighting...
  • Page 124 Settings Menu item Available settings Start Screen The oven is facotry set to display the main menu when turned on. You can select the following items as your start menu: – Main Menu – Operating Modes – MasterChef – Special Modes –...

  • Page 125: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the Combi Steam Oven. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Clean and dry the appliance and accessories after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down. Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door.

  • Page 126: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and Care Appliance front It is best to clean the front of the appliance immediately following use. If spills are left for extended periods of time they may become impossible to remove and surfaces may become permanently stained or damaged. Clean the exterior with a solution of warm water and liquid soap applied with a soft sponge.

  • Page 127: Accessories

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

  • Page 128: Grease Filter

    Rinse and dry the drain filter after each use. Stains and limescale deposits can be removed with vinegar. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agents.

  • Page 129: Oven Interior

    Cleaning and Care Oven interior The oven interior is made from stainless steel which has been treated with a PerfectClean finish. See "Cleaning and Care -PerfectClean". For easy cleaning of the oven interior you can remove the door and the side runners. After a program using steam Remove: –...

  • Page 130: Perfectclean

    Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals are available from Miele. PerfectClean The surfaces of the oven interior, side runners have a PerfectClean finish.
  • Page 131 Cleaning and Care Remove cleaning residues. Cleaning residues reduce the non-stick effect. The following cause lasting damage to the PerfectClean surfaces and must not be used: – abrasive cleaning agents e.g. powder or cream cleansers, pumice stones, – cleaners for ceramics cooktops, –...

  • Page 132: Maintenance

    Cleaning and Care Maintenance Soak Soiling after roasting can be soaked using this program. ^ Allow the oven interior to cool down. ^ Remove all accessories and fill the water container. ^ Select "Maintenance". ^ Select "Soak" and follow the instructions in the display. The soaking process takes about 10 minutes.

  • Page 133: 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 134 Cleaning and Care After the final confirmation of "OK" the descaling starts. The descaling program can be canceled only during the first 6 minutes. Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling program, since then the program has to be restarted. After a period of about 25 minutes there is a rinse cycle.

  • Page 135: 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 136 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 137: Frequently Asked Questions

    If this is not the case, disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 1 minute. Reconnect the power and turn the appliance on. If it still does not heat, contact Miele Technical Service. ^ Deactivate the demo program (see "Settings - The demo program is Showroom Program").
  • Page 138 The finger pinch protection is very sensitive, so it may repeatedly pressing the ? button. happen occasionally that the control panel does not open or close. ^ Open/close the panel manually (see end of "Frequently Asked Questions"). If the problem occurs very often, contact Miele.
  • Page 139 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and remedy The oven lighting A bulb has burned out. ^ Contact Miele to replace the lamp. does not work. The "Start time" These functions are not available when using "Menu function does not Cooking"...
  • Page 140 F 44 Communications failure ^ Turn the appliance off and after a few minutes on again. If the error message still appears, contact Miele. F 55 The maximum length of time for operating in a mode has been exceeded and the safety shutdown has turned the appliance off.
  • Page 141 ^ Turn off the appliance, seat the filter properly: and turn the appliance back on. If the error message shows again in spite of solving the problem(s), contact Miele. Technical fault ^ Turn the appliance off and contact Miele. Other fault messages...
  • Page 142 Frequently asked questions Manually opening the control panel Manually closing the control panel ^ Open the appliance door carefully. ^ Grasp the panel at top and bottom. ^ Grasp the panel at top and bottom. ^ Gently push the panel downwards. ^ First, pull the panel forward and out.

  • Page 143: Optional Accessories

    Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances including Miele-branded cleaning and conditioning products. These products can be easily ordered from the miele website and your Miele dealer. Cooking pans There are a number of perforated and soiled cooking pans in different sizes.
  • Page 144 Optional accessories DGGL 5 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 2 1/2" (WXDXH) 325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 4" (WXDXH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DGG 7 Solid cooking pan 12 3/4"...
  • Page 145 Optional accessories DGGL 20 Perforated cooking pan (included accessory) 17 11/16" x 7 ½" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) DGG 20 Solid cooking pan (included accessory) 17 11/16" x 15 3/8" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH) DGD 1/3 Lid for 12 13/16"...

  • Page 146: Other

    Optional accessories Other: DGA Rack for Cooking Pans PerfectClean finish, to hold 12 13/16" (325 mm) wide pans. - It is inserted into the runners between the rails of a shelf level - Universal tray 1 Universal tray - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level - Wire oven rack 1 Wire oven rack - It is inserted in the runners between the rails of a shelf level -...
  • Page 147 Optional accessories Gourmet Casserole Dish Die-cast aluminum dish with a non-stick finish and stainless steel lid. Fits directly into a side runner. Also suitable for ceramic cooktops. Not suitable for use on induction or gas cooktops. HUB 5000-XL Depth 13 3/4" (35 cm), maximum capacity approx. 17.6 lbs (8 kg) The dish cannot be placed in the appliance with the lid on.

  • Page 148: Cleaning And Care Products

    Optional accessories Cleaning and care products Descaling Tablets 6 tablets To descale the appliance Ceramic and Stainless Steel Cleaner 250 ml Removes discoloration from cooking pans...

  • Page 149: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE 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 150: Important Safety Instructions

    Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Installation, repair and maintenance Note to the installer: work should be performed by a Miele Please leave these instructions with the authorized service technician. Work by consumer of the appliance for the local unqualified persons could be building inspectors use.

  • Page 151: Installation Reference

    Installation reference Dimension details of the appliance front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 152 Installation reference Control panel swivel range The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such as a door handle) this would hinder the control panel from opening and closing.

  • Page 153: Appliance And Installation Dimensions

    Appliance and installation dimensions Wall cabinet installation a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 154 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.

  • Page 155: Undercounter Installation

    Appliance and installation dimensions Undercounter installation If the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions for installation of the cooktop and its installation height. a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord * Appliances with glass front...
  • Page 156 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the appliance support base b in the bottom of the cabinet space below The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.

  • Page 157: Installation In Combination With An Oven

    Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with an oven a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord f Oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 158 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.

  • Page 159: Installation In Combination With Esw 6X14

    Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with ESW 6x14 a Combi Steam Oven b Installation niche c Power supply to the appliance d Recommended location for electrical connection e Power cord f Warming drawer * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 160 Appliance and installation dimensions Cut-outs for venting the Combi Steam Oven To ensure that the Combi Steam Oven has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 19 11/16" x 1 9/16" (500 x 40 mm) must be made: a in the top of the cabinet b in the center shelf above the installation niche The cabinet housing must not have a back panel fitted behind the installation niche.

  • Page 161: 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 162: 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 163: 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 164: Copyrights And Licenses

    Miele submits the source code for all components under the GNU General Public License and similar Open Source Licenses licensed software. To obtain such a source code, please send an e-mail to info|miele.com.

  • Page 165: 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 167 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION.
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