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Operating and Installation instructions

Steam oven
DG 2351
DG 2551 / DG 2561
DG 2651 / DG 2661

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is

essential

to read these

instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.

GHirZ

M.-Nr. 06 159 490

Summary of Contents for DG 2351

Page 1: ...ructions Steam oven DG 2351 DG 2551 DG 2561 DG 2651 DG 2661 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time GHirZ M Nr 06 159 490 ...

Page 2: ...8 Operation 19 Before each use 19 Programming steps in brief 19 Function chart 20 Switching on and selecting a function 21 Recommended temperature 21 Altering the recommended temperature 22 Setting a cooking duration 23 Starting a programme 24 After starting a programme 25 Interrupting a programme 26 Changing the settings during operation 27 At the end of cooking duration 29 After use 30 Insuffici...

Page 3: ...rs 49 Shelf runners 49 Water container 50 Coupling seal 51 Descaling 52 Standard settings 54 Problem solving guide 55 After sales service data plate 57 Installation 58 Safety instructions for installation 58 Appliance dimensions DG 2351 59 Appliance and building in dimensions DG 2561 DG 2661 60 Appliance and building in dimensions DG 2551 DG 2651 64 Fitting the feet 69 Installing the appliance 70 ...

Page 4: ...ment for water container fWater container with insert gContact point hSide runners with 4 shelf levels iSteam inlet jDrip channel in the oven kFloor heater lTemperature sensor mOutlet for air from oven interior nDrip channel in the door oDoor release Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ok Meat Poultry P Reheat N Defrost k Descale C Standard settings qFunction selector and On Off rTime Temperature selector sTime Temperature display with symbols for p Insufficient water k Descale z Temperature g Duration h Start f Stop see Start section Safety lock Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...40 mm WxDxH 2 cooking containers DGGL 1 perforated gross capacity 1 5 litres usable capacity 0 9 litres For steaming Gastronorm size GN 1 3 325x175x40 mm WxDxH Rack For placing cooking containers on Miele steam oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal Please read the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care Descri...

Page 7: ...ooked in a sauce 4 0 3 1 65 325 x 265 DGGL 5 perforated GN 1 3 For cooking vegetables fish meat and potatoes 2 5 2 0 65 325 x 175 DGGL 6 perforated GN 1 3 For blanching or cooking vegetables 4 0 2 8 100 325 x 175 DGG 7 solid GN 1 3 For cooking a medium sized quantity of soup or a medium sized casserole 4 0 2 8 100 325 x 175 DGGL 8 perforated GN 1 2 as DGG 4 but shallower 2 0 1 7 40 325 x 265 DGD L...

Page 8: ...iscolouration on the floor heater caused by drops of liquid Microfibre E Cloth Miele UK only For cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Building under casing DGUG certain models only Counter top casing DGSG for freestanding installation certain models only Miele accessories are available from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Depart...

Page 9: ...be connected via a fused plug and switched socket If you wish to connect it to an isolator switch or if the appliance is supplied without a plug it must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection The el...

Page 10: ...in water or clean it in a dishwasher Connecting the water container into the appliance when wet could cause an electric shock For reasons of hygiene and to prevent the build up of moisture in the appliance the water container should be emptied after each use The drip channels should be wiped dry with a soft cloth after each programme Leave the door open until the cooking compartment is completely ...

Page 11: ...s posed by it They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen Warning Take care in the area around the door hinges Danger of injury Keep children well away Do not allow children to swing on the open oven door Packaging e g cling film polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Dispose of or recycle all packagi...

Page 12: ...ce see Optional accessories for reordering details or a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent to descale the appliance Follow the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components for w...

Page 13: ... in the drip channel For added protection it is advisable to use heat resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance Do not let them get damp or wet as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the oven or taking them out take care not to spill the contents Avoid...

Page 14: ...alidated Futher safety notes When using an electric socket near the appliance care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the appliance door The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated Some foods e g poultry may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by t...

Page 15: ...als which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children ...

Page 16: ...ctor Press it to switch the appliance on A welcome will appear in the display The display will then change to show the language settings menu Turn the function selector in a clockwise or anti clockwise direction until the language you want appears in the display Press the function selector to confirm your selection The Start display will appear Before using for the first time 16 ...

Page 17: ...Hardness range I Soft 1 1 7 dH 0 2 1 3 mmol l II Medium 2 8 14 dH 1 4 2 5 mmol l III Hard 3 15 21 dH 2 7 3 8 mmol l IV Very hard 4 21 dH above 3 8 mmol l Proceed as follows Turn the function selector to the C symbol Confirm this selection by pressing the function selector Turn the function selector to the I symbol Press the function selector to confirm your selection Press the function selector to...

Page 18: ...ove The interior of the steam oven has been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory To remove this clean the cooking compartment with a mild solution of washing up liquid and hot water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Now fill the water container with mains tap water see Before each use and then run the Cook Universal 100 C for 15 minutes Proceed as described in Opera...

Page 19: ...e both hands to carry the water container Take care not to let any wa ter spill out Push the water container into the appliance until it connects If the water container is not positioned correctly the appliance will not heat up and after a while F20 will appear in the display see Problem solving guide Programming steps in brief To make a selection you turn the selector and to confirm your selectio...

Page 20: ...40 100 105 212 Q1 COOK VEG 100 212 90 100 195 212 Q_ COOK FISH 85 185 70 100 165 212 QG COOK MEAT POULTRY 100 212 90 100 195 212 P REHEAT 100 212 80 100 175 212 N DEFROST 60 145 50 60 125 145 k DESCALE C SETTINGS Increase the recommended temperature to 100 C or 212 F when cooking fish with liquid in a solid container Operation 20 ...

Page 21: ... selector to the required function e g Cook Fish COOK FISH and its symbol will be highlighted in the display Press the function selector to confirm your selection Recommended temperature After selecting the function a recommended temperature e g 85 C will appear in the time temperature display and the temperature symbol z will start flashing Press the time temperature selector to confirm the recom...

Page 22: ...hing in the time temperature display turn the time temperature selector until the required temperature appears e g 80 C Press the time temperature selector to confirm the temperature selected The z symbol will stop flashing The display will then change to the input screen for setting a cooking duration To change the recommended temperature permanently Proceed as described in Standard settings Oper...

Page 23: ...firmed and the g symbol will stop flashing The charts later in these operating instructions and the cookery book give suggested cooking durations for various types of food Remember that the cooking duration is not dependent on the amount of food but on the size of the food For example large potatoes will take longer to cook than smaller potatoes To achieve good results using the durations quoted p...

Page 24: ...nual see Standard settings Manual start After you have confirmed the cooking duration the Start symbol h will appear in the time temperature display Press the time temperature selector again to start the programme manually After the programme has started the h symbol in the time temperature display will go out The time temperature display will show the current temperature in the cooking compartmen...

Page 25: ...nt Please note that when preparing food which has been refrigerated or frozen the temperature in the cooking compartment will fall initially before starting to rise gradually As soon as the set temperature has been reached the Cooking phase begins and the duration starts counting down During the cooking phase the duration symbol g is highlighted and the display will show the time counting down Ple...

Page 26: ...have collected in the drip channel in the door does not overflow Also when putting cooking containers into the oven or taking them out take care not to spill the contents Do not come into contact with hot steam and do not touch the hot oven interior walls Danger of burning and scalding You can continue the programme by closing the door The oven will heat up again and the display will show the risi...

Page 27: ...The altered temperature is automatically stored in memory and after a few seconds the display will change to show the current temperature in the cooking compartment To change the temperature during the cooking phase Turn the time temperature selector until the temperature symbol z is highlighted in the display and the set temperature appears Press the time temperature selector The z symbol will fl...

Page 28: ... duration The altered cooking duration is automatically stored in memory and after a few seconds the display will change to show the current temperature of the cooking compartment To change the cooking duration during the cooking phase Press the time temperature selector The g symbol will flash for a short time Whilst the symbol is flashing turn the time temperature selector to the required cookin...

Page 29: ... appliance has been switched off If you want to reduce the run on time you can do so by switching the appliance off and removing the water container If the oven is still hot steam will escape when the door is opened Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated When opening the appliance take great care that hot water which may have collected in the drip channel in the door ...

Page 30: ...will always be a little residual water left in the water container after use If there is no residual water in the container there is something wrong Call the Service Department Insufficient water Insufficient water is indicated in the time temperature display by the flashing p symbol An audible tone will also sound during operation Proceed as follows Check the water level and add water if necessar...

Page 31: ...the time temperature selector only the lock can only be activated or deactivated whilst the lock symbol is flashing To activate the lock when the appliance is switched off Turn the time temperature selector and press it The symbol will flash and a 0 will appear Whilst the is flashing turn the time temperature selector to 1 Press the time temperature selector to confirm your selection The display w...

Page 32: ...after a few seconds the display will change to show the current temperature of the cooking compartment or the cooking duration The cooking duration and temperature cannot be altered The oven can be switched off and back on again but not operated To deactivate the lock when the appliance is switched on Turn the time temperature selector until the lock symbol is highlighted in the display and press ...

Page 33: ... can be used Where possible space the food out to allow the steam more room More compact dishes such as casseroles or bakes or food such as peas or asparagus spears which have little or no space between them will take longer to cook because the steam has less space to work in The fuller the container the longer it will take to cook It is best to use 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than one deep o...

Page 34: ...at resistant to 100 C and able to withstand hot steam Food will take considerably longer to cook than the time quoted if the dish has thick sides Place the container on the rack supplied Ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 cm between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container Practical tips 34 ...

Page 35: ...d 100 4 6 8 10 Carrots stick 100 1 2 3 4 Cauliflower florets 100 2 3 5 7 Courgettes sliced 100 2 3 Fennel quartered 100 6 8 10 14 Leeks sliced 100 2 3 Mangetout 100 2 4 Mushrooms whole 100 3 4 Parsnips halved 100 2 4 6 8 Peas 100 2 4 Peppers strips 100 2 3 4 5 Potatoes halved 100 5 6 14 20 Potatoes new baby whole 100 14 18 Spinach fresh 100 3 4 Sugar snap peas 100 2 3 4 5 Swede diced 100 1 4 6 Swe...

Page 36: ...eal escalope 100 3 4 Fish fresh Cod steaks COOK UNIVERSAL 100 5 6 Salmon fillets 100 6 8 Trout fillets 100 3 6 Tuna steak 100 6 8 Mussels COOK FISH 90 10 12 Plaice fillet 85 5 7 Monk fish 85 8 10 Trout 250 g 90 10 12 Miscellaneous Blanching vegetables COOK VEG 90 1 2 Disinfecting baby bottles COOK UNIVERSAL 100 15 Melting chocolate use a cover COOK VEG 90 4 10 This temperature is not the same as t...

Page 37: ... Yellow split lentils pre soaked 100 40 Rice White basmati COOK UNIVERSAL 100 8 10 Brown basmati 100 15 20 Long grain 100 10 12 Brown 100 12 16 Wild 100 50 60 Thai fragrant Jasmine 100 10 12 Risotto Arborio 100 16 20 Mixed basmati and wild rice 100 20 Eggs Soft boiled COOK UNIVERSAL 100 3 4 Medium boiled 100 5 6 Hard boiled 100 8 10 Fruit Cooking apples sliced COOK UNIVERSAL 100 1 2 Apples sauce 1...

Page 38: ...he same length of time to cook can be cooked together Frozen fish should be partially defrosted before cooking We recommend using the Defrost programme see Defrost for more information Cooking with steam retains the true taste of the food better than conventional cooking Therefore food should not be seasoned until after it has been cooked Only fill solid containers 3 4 full with liquid Dried foods...

Page 39: ...king fish or food with a distinctive colour e g spinach in a perforated container place the container directly above the condensate tray to avoid any transfer of tastes or colour to other food Yeast dough can be put in the oven to prove Select Cook Universal and reduce the recommended temperature to 40 C Cover the dough Practical tips 39 ...

Page 40: ...hicken fricassee with rice 3 5 Roast pork with potatoes and vegetables 3 4 Spaghetti with tomato sauce 2 3 Soups casseroles Casseroles 4 5 Soup 2 3 Your steamer is very effective at reheating dishes which have been prepared previously Proceed as follows Place the food on a flat plate and cover it with a deeper plate or some heat resistant foil Select the Reheat function and confirm your selection ...

Page 41: ...0 25 30 10 15 Fish seafood Fish fillets 400 60 15 10 15 Prawns 300 60 4 6 5 Vegetables Frozen in a block 300 60 20 25 10 15 Frozen in small portions 350 60 15 8 10 Fruit Apple sauce stewed apples 250 60 20 25 10 15 Berries 300 60 8 10 10 12 Dairy products Cheese 100 60 15 10 15 Cream 250 60 20 25 10 15 Baking Puff pastries 60 10 12 10 15 Yeast buns 60 10 12 10 15 COOK UNIVERSAL function Bread 250 ...

Page 42: ...osted poultry Pour it away and wash the tray the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Food which does not drip can be placed on the rack or in a dish once the wrapping has been removed Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning Depending on the thickness of the fish 2 5 minutes at 60 C should ...

Page 43: ... about 20 minutes Proceed as follows Place the condensate tray on the first runner level and place the rack above it Place a maximum of 4 prepared jars all the same size on the rack ensuring that they do not touch one another This allows the hot steam to surround the jars on all sides Select the Cook Universal function and confirm your selection Change the recommended temperature if necessary see ...

Page 44: ...sh fillet 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes First place the dish with the longest cooking duration e g the rice in the oven To calculate the cooking duration subtract the shorter cooking time from the longer time i e 14 minutes and confirm your selection After 14 minutes place the second dish in the oven e g the fish fillet To calculate the next cooking duration subtract the time for the broccoli from ...

Page 45: ...oghurt Proceed as follows Mix 100 g yoghurt with live culture with 1 litre of fresh milk The yoghurt and milk should have the same percentage fat content If using unpasteurised milk you will need to heat it up to 90 C do not boil and then leave it to cool Otherwise the yoghurt will not set Pour this milk mixture into 6 or 7 portion sized glass dishes and cover with heat resistant cling film Specia...

Page 46: ...n and thoroughly rinse the bottles and space the individual parts out on the rack ensuring that they do not touch one another This allows the hot steam to reach them from all sides Select the Cook Universal function and confirm your selection Confirm the recommended temperature of 100 C Set a time of 15 minutes and confirm your selection Dry thoroughly using a fresh clean tea towel after disinfect...

Page 47: ...ermanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability Do not use cleaners containing alkalines soda acids or chlorides oven sprays dishwasher cleaner or abrasive cleaning agents hard brushes scouring pads and cloths or steel wool You should also avoid using sponges etc which have previously been used with abrasive cleaning agents as these would damage ...

Page 48: ...on abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel To help prevent resoiling a conditioning agent for stainless steel can also be used Follow the manufacturer s instructions See Optional accessories for details of accessories for cleaning and care Aluminium Parts of the appliance front made from aluminium and the metal coloured lacquered controls are susceptible to damage ...

Page 49: ... residues The door seal can become porous and brittle over time If this is the case it should be replaced with a new seal Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department See back page for contact details Condensate tray rack and cooking containers The condensate tray rack and cooking containers should be washed and dried each time they are used They are all dishwasher safe Shelf ru...

Page 50: ...ts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container When replacing the insert see illustration guide it in at an angle a and push the side with the opening downwards b Do not immerse the water container in water or clean it in a dishwasher It is important to empty the water container after each use for hygiene reasons and also to prevent condensate building up in the appliance D...

Page 51: ...our skin either by wiping it off or by washing it off If the grease gets into the eyes it must be rinsed out with plenty of clean water If it is swallowed seek medical advice The coupling seal should be replaced with a new one if it becomes brittle or porous over time or if an unusually large amount of water collects on the floor of the water container compartment Coupling seals can be ordered fro...

Page 52: ...ay The number indicates that the appliance can be used a further 10 times before it locks out If the appliance is not descaled immediately a 9 will appear in the display the next time the appliance is switched on and so on The appliance will lock when it has been used 10 times DESCALE will appear in the display and the appliance must be descaled before it can be used again Proceed as follows Fill ...

Page 53: ... be started from the beginning again When 10 minutes remain an audible tone will sound and Rinse out water container will appear in the display Remove the water container and empty it Remove the insert Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly Replace the insert and fill the water container with 1 litre of water Push the water container into the appliance until it connects Press the time...

Page 54: ... can be permanently altered within the range available for that function see Function chart Z FACTORY DEFAULT X no yes reinstate all standard factory default settings Use I PROGRAMMING for T WATER HARDNESS soft 1 medium 2 hard 3 very hard 4 U DISPLAY CONTRAST 17 settings V AUDIBLE TONE Constant tone Intermittent W BUZZER VOLUME 11 settings IN OPERATION lock permitted not permitted h START manual a...

Page 55: ...Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on If it still will not start contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department when the appliance is switched on only the symbol appears The safety lock is activated Deactivate the lock as described in System lock the appliance does not heat up Check whether you set the demo mode setting by mistake see Standard settings the wate...

Page 56: ...s there is sufficient water in the water container The water level must be between the two markings when the appliance is switched on the k symbol and a number between 1 and 10 appear in the time temperature display or the k symbol is highlighted in the function display The appliance needs to be descaled Proceed as described in Descaling in Cleaning and care the fault message F05 or F06 appears in...

Page 57: ...vice Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance These are on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating instructions After sales service data plate 57 ...

Page 58: ...be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer The appliance must be installed in a such a position that you can see the contents of a cooking container placed on the top runner Otherwise you may risk ...

Page 59: ...Appliance dimensions DG 2351 Freestanding appliance cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance Installation 59 ...

Page 60: ...G 2661 Installation in a tall unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 60 ...

Page 61: ...in a dresser unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 61 ...

Page 62: ... in a wall unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 62 ...

Page 63: ...ess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable N B Undercounter installation is not recommended if there are young children in the home Installation 63 ...

Page 64: ...G 2651 Installation in a tall unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 64 ...

Page 65: ...in a dresser unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 65 ...

Page 66: ... in a wall unit aSteam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Installation 66 ...

Page 67: ...ess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable N B Undercounter installation is not recommended if there are young children in the home Installation 67 ...

Page 68: ...der casing available as an optional accessory cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket Important Do not position behind the appliance eMains connection cable Dimension including connection socket Installation 68 ...

Page 69: ...ilding in recess is 360 mm high the feet need to be screwed into the appliance before installing it in the recess If the appliance is being installed in a counter top casing DGSG or in a building under casing DGUG the feet must not be fitted Carefully lay the appliance on its back and screw the four feet into the holes provided see illustration Installation 69 ...

Page 70: ...ush the appliance into the recess After aligning the appliance it must be secured against slippage Do this by screwing the two wood screws i 3 5 x 25 mm supplied into the vertical strip on the right hand side and the two wood screws j 3 0 x 20 mm supplied into the vertical strip on the left hand side see illustration Please note that you will need to mark and pre drill the two left hand fixing hol...

Page 71: ...ta plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable isolator or a double pole fused spur connection unit or fused plug and switched socket which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in If the switch is not accessible after installation depending on country an additiona...

Page 72: ...uses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier Important The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household ...

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