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Sweating onions

Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with
the addition of a little fat if necessary.

Procedure

Cut the onions up into small pieces and place them in a
solid cooking container with a little butter.

Cover the container or the dish with temperature (up to
100°C) and steam resistant clingfilm or a lid.

Settings

Steam cooking

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 4 minutes

Rendering fat

The bacon does not brown.

Procedure

Place the bacon (diced or rashers) in a solid cooking
container.

Cover the container with temperature (up to 100 °C) and
steam resistant clingfilm or a lid.

Settings

Steam cooking

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 4 minutes

Special applications

Summary of Contents for DG 6100

Page 1: ... installation instructions Steam oven 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 M Nr 09 651 660 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...ing for the first time 19 Cleaning for the first time 19 Setting the water hardness level 19 Setting the correct boiling point for water 20 Operation principles 21 Preparing the appliance for use 21 Setting the temperature and duration 21 At the end of the duration 22 After use 22 Operation 23 During operation 23 Interrupting operation 23 Changing the temperature 23 Changing the duration 23 Insuff...

Page 3: ...42 Pasta Noodles 43 Dumplings 44 Grain 45 Dried pulses 46 Hen s eggs 48 Fruit 49 Menu cooking 50 Special applications 52 Reheating 52 Defrosting 54 Bottling 58 Extracting juice 61 Making yoghurt 62 Proving yeast dough 64 Melting gelatine 64 Melt chocolate 65 Skinning fruit and vegetables 66 Conserving apples 67 Blanching 67 Sweating onions 68 Rendering fat 68 Sterilising dishes 69 Heating damp tow...

Page 4: ...nce door 79 Problem solving guide 81 Optional accessories 84 Cooking containers 84 Cleaning and care products 86 Other accessories 87 Safety instructions for installation 88 Appliance and building in dimensions 89 Installation in a tall unit 89 Installation in a base unit 90 Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven 91 Steam oven front dimensions 92 Installing the appliance 93 Electr...

Page 5: ...d damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time They contain important notes on installation safety use and maintenance Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner Warning and Safety instructions 5 ...

Page 6: ...use This steam oven must only be used as described in these instructions Any other usage is at the owner s risk and could be dangerous This steam oven is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are supervised whilst using it or have been given instruction concerning its use by a person r...

Page 7: ... should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen Risk of suffocation Children may be able to wrap themselves in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffocation Keep children away from any packing material Risk of scalding due to hot steam Children s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults Make sure children do not open the door whi...

Page 8: ...e there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the ...

Page 9: ...itably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of type H 05 VV F pvc insulated available from Miele During installation maintenance and repair work the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when the mains fuse is disconnected or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable ...

Page 10: ...ing it out of the appliance Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed jars and tins Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing damage to the appliance as well as the risk of injury and scalding Do not leave the oven door open unnecessarily as someone may trip over it or be injured by it Plastic containers that cannot withstand high temperatures and hot stea...

Page 11: ...o clean this appliance Pressurised steam could 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 brushes or sharp metal tools to clean the door glass The shelf runners can be removed for cleaning purposes see Cleaning and care Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning and never oper...

Page 12: ...each of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Disposing of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials 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 Therefore please do not dispose of your old appliance with your ...

Page 13: ...tomatic door release for steam reduction dDoor seal eSuction tube fCompartment for water container gWater container hDrip channel in the steam oven iFloor heating element jTemperature sensor kShelf runners lSteam inlet Description of the appliance 13 ...

Page 14: ...GL 8 1 perforated cooking container gross capacity 2 0 litres useable capacity 1 7 litres 325 x 265 x 40 mm WxDxH DGGL 1 2 perforated cooking containers gross capacity 1 5 litres useable capacity 0 9 litre 325 x 175 x 40 mm WxDxH Rack For placing your own cooking containers on Descaling tablets For descaling the appliance Miele steam oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele tes...

Page 15: ...r in the display e Sensors Sensor s Function a s For switching the appliance on and off For calling up the descaling process b 2 Auto Change between Steam cooking Automatic programmes c For setting the temperature and cooking duration For scrolling through the programming settings d OK For confirming the temperature cooking duration selection s Calling up programming Description of the functions 1...

Page 16: ...aximum water level is 2 0 litres the minimum 0 5 litre There are level markers on the water container On no account exceed the upper or maximum level marker The water consumption depends on the food being cooked If the door is opened during cooking water consumption will increase Depending on the cooking process the water container may need to be refilled after cooking for 90 minutes The appliance...

Page 17: ... C A temperature of 100 C is set when the appliance is switched on The temperature can be altered in steps of 5 C Temperature recommendations 100 C For cooking all types of food Reheating Menu cooking whole meals Bottling Extracting juice with steam 85 C For cooking fish gently 60 C For defrosting 40 C Proving yeast Preparing yoghurt Cooking duration A duration of between 1 minute 0 01 and 9 hours...

Page 18: ... phase begins when the set temperature is reached During the cooking phase the duration remaining time left will be shown in the display Steam reduction Shortly before the end of the cooking duration the appliance door opens slightly so that steam can escape from the cooking compartment The door will close again automatically You can switch off the steam reduction function see Settings If steam re...

Page 19: ...f the steam oven was treated at the factory with a conditioning agent To remove this clean the oven interior with a mild solution of washing up liquid and warm water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Setting the water hardness level The water hardness of the steam oven is set to hard S03 at the factory For trouble free operation of the steam oven and to ensure that it is descaled at the ap...

Page 20: ...lso flushes out the water pipework To ensure trouble free operation of your appliance this procedure must be carried out Operate the appliance at 100 C for 15 minutes Proceed as described in Operation principles If you move house the appliance will need to be reset for a new altitude if this differs from the old one by more than 300 m To do this descale the appliance see Cleaning and care Descalin...

Page 21: ... duration 2 will appear in the display C and 100 will start flashing If you want to cook with 100 C confirm with OK If necessary you can reduce the temperature by touching the sensor Confirm with OK Once you have confirmed the temperature 3 zeros and h will appear in the display Set the cooking duration you want by touching from 0 00 upwards or from 9 59 downwards Confirm your selection by touchin...

Page 22: ... and trays so as not to burn yourself on the walls of the steam oven hot food shelf runners trays and hot steam Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam oven turning or removing it and when adjusting shelves etc in a hot steam oven After use Remove the condensate tray and empty it Remove the water container and empty it After each use clean and dry the whole appliance as described in Cleanin...

Page 23: ...the pressure has to equalise which can cause a whistling sound The oven will heat up again and the display will show the temperature in the cooking compartment as it rises Once the set temperature has been reached the display will change to show the cooking duration remaining as it counts down Changing the temperature You can alter the temperature at any time during operation Touch the OK sensor o...

Page 24: ...ater is indicated by the flashing symbol and an audible tone Remove the water container and fill it with fresh tap water Push the water container into the appliance until it connects Close the door Operation will continue Operation 24 ...

Page 25: ...vegetables and place them in a perforated cooking container Insert the condensate tray on the lowest shelf level The cooking containers containing vegetables can be placed on any shelf level Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into the appliance Switch on the appliance Touch the 2 Auto sensor Use or to select the required programme e g A12 Confirm with OK Information and tips...

Page 26: ...A6 Fennel Cut into strips A7 Kohlrabi Cut into batons A8 Pumpkin Diced A9 Corn Cobs A10 Carrots Diced Batons Sliced A11 Capsicum Cut into strips A12 New potatoes Firm medium A13 Leeks Rings A14 Romanesco Florets medium A15 Brussels sprouts A16 Boiled potatoes Firm quartered A17 Green asparagus Medium A18 White asparagus Medium A19 Spinach A20 Sugar snap peas Operation 26 ...

Page 27: ...f sizes both perforated and solid are available as optional extras see Optional accessories This enables you to choose the most suitable container for the food you are preparing It is best to use perforated containers if possible The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly Your own containers You can use your own containers if you wish Please note Make sure that the c...

Page 28: ...lf level and can even cook simultaneously on several different levels This won t change cooking durations When cooking with more than one deep cooking container at the same time offset them to allow steam to circulate properly If possible leave a shelf level between the containers To prevent the cooking containers and rack from tipping always insert them between the rails of the shelf runners Froz...

Page 29: ...e as for cooking food in a saucepan More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections Cooking duration is not determined by the quantity of food being cooked The cooking duration for 1 kg potatoes is the same as for 500 g potatoes The durations given in the charts are guidelines only We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted...

Page 30: ... result it is best to use a shallow container for these types of foods and only fill it 3 5 cm deep When cooking large quantities divide the food between 2 or 3 flat cooking containers rather than using one deep one Different types of vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together Use solid containers for vegetables which are cooked in liquid e g cabbage Shelf level W...

Page 31: ... C Duration see chart The durations given in the charts for fresh vegetables are guidelines only We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to start with If vegetables are not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time they can be put back in the steam oven and cooked some more Duration in minutes Artichokes 32 38 Cauliflower whole 27 28 Cauliflower florets 8 Green beans 6 8 Brocco...

Page 32: ...ed 25 30 20 25 15 20 Kohlrabi cut into batons 6 7 Pumpkin diced 4 8 Corn on the cob 10 15 Silverbeet chopped 2 3 Capsicum diced cut into strips 2 New potatoes firm 20 25 Leek chopped 2 4 Leek stalks halved 4 6 Romanesco whole 22 25 Romanesco florets 5 7 Brussels sprouts 10 12 Beetroot whole 50 60 Red cabbage chopped 15 20 Black salsify whole 9 10 Celeriac cut into batons 6 7 Steam cooking 32 ...

Page 33: ...White asparagus whole 5 10 Carrots chopped 6 Spinach 1 2 Spring cabbage chopped 10 11 Celery sticks chopped 2 5 Turnips chopped 6 7 White cabbage chopped 12 Savoy cabbage chopped 10 11 Zucchini sliced 2 3 Sugar snap peas 2 3 Steam cooking 33 ...

Page 34: ...ood the longer the cooking duration A 10 cm thick piece of meat weighing 500 g will take longer to cook than a 5 cm thick piece of meat weighing 500 g Useful tips Use a perforated container to retain the flavours when cooking meat Place a solid container underneath to catch the juices You can use these to make a gravy or freeze them for later use Boiling chicken pork rind meat ribs and meat bones ...

Page 35: ... can be put back in the oven and cooked some more Meat Duration in minutes Beef shin covered with water 110 120 Pork knuckle 135 145 Chicken breast fillet 8 10 Knuckle 105 115 Beef soup bones covered with water 110 120 Veal for stewing 3 4 Gammon steaks 6 8 Lamb ragout 12 16 Turkey roulade 12 15 Turkey escalope 4 6 Rib of beef covered with water 130 140 Beef stew 105 115 Boiling chicken covered wi...

Page 36: ...Sausages Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 90 C Duration see chart Sausages Duration in minutes Frankfurters 6 8 Sausages 6 8 White sausages 6 8 Steam cooking 36 ...

Page 37: ...give the fish its unique flavour Cooking containers If using a perforated container grease it first or line with baking paper Shelf level When cooking fish in a perforated container at the same time as cooking other types of food in other containers place the condensate tray directly underneath the container with the fish to catch any liquid and therefore avoid any transfer of flavours to other fo...

Page 38: ...and spices such as dill will help bring out the full flavour of the fish Cook large fish in the swimming position To help maintain the structure of the fish place a small cup or similar upside down in the cooking container and arrange the fish bellyside down over the cup You can use any fish scraps e g fish heads bones tails etc to make a fish stock Place the fish scraps together with some mixed v...

Page 39: ...nutes Eel 100 5 7 Perch fillet 100 3 5 Bream Snapper fillet 85 3 5 Trout 250 g 90 8 12 Halibut Trumpeter fillet 85 4 6 Blue eye trevalla Ling fillet 100 6 Carp 1 5 kg 100 18 25 Salmon fillet 100 4 8 Salmon steak 100 8 10 Ocean trout Rainbow trout 90 8 10 Basa fillet 85 3 Rosefish fillet 100 6 8 Jackass morwong Terakihi fillet 100 4 6 Flounder fillet 85 4 5 Stargazer Monkfish fillet 85 6 8 Sole fil...

Page 40: ... The longer shellfish are cooked the tougher they become Use the cooking durations given in the chart When cooking shellfish in sauce or stock we recommend that you increase the cooking duration quoted by a few minutes Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature see chart Duration see chart Temperature in C Duration in minutes Crevettes 90 3 Prawns 90 3 King prawns 90 4 5 Crab 90 3 Crayfish 95 10 15 Shri...

Page 41: ...rub the mussels thoroughly to clean them Frozen food Defrost frozen mussels before cooking Cooking duration The longer mussels are cooked the tougher they become Use the cooking durations given in the chart Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature see chart Duration see chart Temperature in C Duration in minutes Goose barnacles 100 2 Cockles 100 2 Scallops 85 3 Blue mussels 90 12 Razor clams 100 2 4 V...

Page 42: ...ce The rice absorbs all the liquid Therefore none of the nutrients are lost Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Ratio Rice Liquid Duration in minutes Basmati rice 1 1 15 Parboiled rice 1 1 5 23 25 Arborio rice Milk rice Risotto 1 2 5 1 2 30 18 19 Brown rice 1 1 5 25 30 Wild rice 1 1 5 25 30 Steam cooking 42 ...

Page 43: ...les such as you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter do not need to absorb water Cook fresh pasta and noodles in a perforated container Separate any pieces of pasta or noodles which have stuck together and spread them out in the cooking container Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Fresh pasta noodles Duration in minutes Gnocchi 3 Knöpfli 2 Ravioli 3 Spätzle 2 Tor...

Page 44: ...ill fall apart even if steeped in water prior to cooking Cook fresh dumplings in a greased perforated container Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Duration in minutes Steamed and fried dumplings 30 Yeast dumplings 20 Boil in the bag potato dumplings 20 Boil in the bag bread dumplings 18 20 Steam cooking 44 ...

Page 45: ...acked Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Ratio Grain Liquid Duration in minutes Amaranth 1 1 5 15 17 Bulgur 1 1 5 9 Green spelt cracked 1 1 7 Green spelt whole 1 1 18 20 Oats whole 1 1 18 Oats cracked 1 1 7 Millet 1 1 5 10 Polenta 1 3 10 Quinoa 1 1 5 15 Rye whole 1 1 35 Rye cracked 1 1 10 Wheat whole 1 1 30 Wheat cracked 1 1 8 Steam cooking 45 ...

Page 46: ...ked before cooking Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid when cooked Dried pulses must be cooked with a certain ratio of pulses to liquid Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Soaked Duration in minutes Beans Kidney beans 55 65 Azuki beans 20 25 Black beans 55 60 Borlotti beans 55 65 Haricot beans 34 36 Peas Yellow split peas 40 50 Green peas shelled 27 Steam cooking 46...

Page 47: ...Kidney beans 130 140 1 3 Azuki beans 95 105 1 3 Black beans 100 120 1 3 Borlotti beans 115 135 1 3 Haricot beans 80 90 1 3 Lentils Brown lentils 13 14 1 2 Red lentils 7 1 2 Peas Yellow split peas 110 130 1 3 Green peas shelled 60 70 1 3 Steam cooking 47 ...

Page 48: ... up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam When using a solid container for preparing egg dishes remember to grease it first Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Duration in minutes Small S soft medium hard 3 5 9 Medium M soft medium hard 4 6 10 Large L soft medium hard 5 7 12 Extra large XL soft medium hard 6 8 13 Steam cooking 48 ...

Page 49: ...to collect the juice Tip You can use the collected juice to prepare a glaze Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Duration in minutes Apples cut into pieces 1 3 Pears cut into pieces 1 3 Cherries 2 4 Mirabelle plums 1 2 Nectarines Peaches cut into pieces 1 2 Plums 1 3 Quinces diced 6 8 Rhubarb cut into pieces 1 2 Gooseberries 2 3 Steam cooking 49 ...

Page 50: ...ntainer to avoid any transfer of flavour or colour to other food Temperature Whole meals should be cooked at a temperature of 100 C as this is the temperature required to cook the majority of foods Do not cook a whole meal at the lowest temperature when different temperatures are required for different types of food e g 85 C for seabream and 100 C for potatoes If the recommended cooking temperatur...

Page 51: ...li Cooking durations 20 min rice 6 min perch fillet 4 min broccoli Setting 14 min 2 min 4 min Check whether steam reduction is switched off Place the rice in the steam combi oven first Set the first cooking duration 14 minutes After 14 minutes place the fish in the steam combi oven Set the second cooking duration 2 minutes After 2 minutes place the broccoli in the steam combi oven Set the third co...

Page 52: ...containers has no bearing on the cooking duration The cooking durations listed in the chart relate to an average portion per plate container Increase the cooking duration for larger quantities Useful tips Do not reheat large items such as a whole joint of roast meat Divide it into portions and reheat these as plated meals Compact items such as stuffed capsicum or roulades should be cut in half Ple...

Page 53: ...and to steam Place plates in a sufficiently large perforated cooking container Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Duration in minutes Side dishes pasta rice etc 8 10 Casseroles 8 10 Fish fillet 6 8 Meat 8 10 Poultry 8 10 Vegetables 8 10 Soup 8 10 Plated meals 8 10 Special applications 53 ...

Page 54: ...nd become soft Allow defrosted food to stand at room temperature after removing it from the oven The standing time is necessary to allow the even distribution of heat Cooking containers Use a perforated container with the condensate tray underneath it when defrosting food which will drip such as poultry This way food will not be lying in defrosted liquid Do not use any juices that appear as a resu...

Page 55: ...the fish 2 5 minutes should be enough When defrosting food which has frozen together e g berries chops fish fillets etc separate it about half way through the defrosting time Do not refreeze food once it has thawed Defrost frozen ready meals according to the instructions on the packaging Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature see chart Duration see chart Special applications 55 ...

Page 56: ...10 15 Apple pieces 250 60 20 25 10 15 Apricots 500 60 25 28 15 20 Strawberries 300 60 8 10 10 12 Raspberries Black currants 300 60 8 10 12 Cherries 150 60 15 10 15 Peaches 500 60 25 28 15 20 Plums 250 60 20 25 10 15 Gooseberries 250 60 20 22 10 15 Vegetables Frozen in a block e g curly kale spinach red cabbage 300 60 20 25 10 15 Fish Fish fillets 400 60 15 10 15 Trout 500 60 15 18 10 15 Lobster 30...

Page 57: ... 40 10 15 Saddle of venison 1000 50 40 50 10 15 Schnitzel Chops Sausages 800 60 25 35 15 20 Poultry Chicken 1000 60 40 15 20 Chicken drumsticks 150 60 20 25 10 15 Chicken schnitzel 500 60 25 30 10 15 Turkey drumsticks 500 60 40 45 10 15 Baked goods Puff pastries Yeast buns 60 10 12 10 15 Creamed mixture cakes biscuits 400 60 15 10 15 Bread Rolls Bread rolls 60 30 2 Rye bread sliced 250 60 40 15 Wh...

Page 58: ...emove any peel stalks cores or stones Cut up large fruit For example cut apples into slices If you are bottling fruit with stones e g plums apricots without removing the stones pierce the fruit several times with a fork or wooden skewer as otherwise it will burst Vegetables Rinse clean and cut up vegetables Vegetables should be blanched before bottling to help them retain their colour see Blanchin...

Page 59: ...ted cooking container Ensure that they do not touch one another Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature see chart Duration see chart Produce Temperature in C Duration in minutes Berries Black currants 80 50 Gooseberries 80 55 Cranberries 80 55 Fruit with stones Cherries 85 55 Mirabelle plums 85 55 Plums 85 55 Peaches 85 55 Greengage plums 85 55 The times quoted are for 1 0 litre jars If using 0 5 lit...

Page 60: ...nces 90 65 Vegetables Beans 100 120 Broad beans 100 120 Gherkins 90 55 Meat Pre cooked 90 90 Roasted 90 90 The times quoted are for 1 0 litre jars If using 0 5 litre jars reduce the duration by about 15 minutes If using 0 25 litre jars reduce the duration by about 20 minutes Special applications 60 ...

Page 61: ...x apples with elderberries Adding sugar will normally increase the quantity of juice produced and improve the flavour Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and leave to absorb for a few hours before extracting For sweet fruit add 50 100 g sugar and for more tart fruit 100 150 g sugar per kilo of fruit If you wish to bottle the juice rather than consume it straight away pour it whilst hot into hot sterilis...

Page 62: ...ve the same percentage fat Do not move or shake the jars while the yoghurt is fermenting After preparing the yoghurt it must be immediately placed in the refrigerator to cool down The firmness fat content and cultures used in the yoghurt starter all affect the consistency of homemade yoghurt Not all yoghurts are equally suitable as yoghurt starters Possible causes for poor results Yoghurt is not s...

Page 63: ... milk or follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer Pour the mixture into glass jars and seal the jars Place the jars in a cooking container Ensure that they do not touch one another Immediately after the yoghurt has been made place the jars in the refrigerator making sure not to shake them unnecessarily Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 40 C Duration 5 hours Special applications 63 ...

Page 64: ... bowl with cold water and leave to soak for 5 minutes The gelatine leaves have to be fully covered with water Remove the gelatine leaves from the bowl and squeeze them out Empty the bowl Place the squeezed gelatine leaves back in the bowl Place gelatine powder in a bowl and add water according to the instructions on the packaging Cover the bowl and place on the rack Settings Steam cooking 2 Temper...

Page 65: ...chet in a perforated cooking container Place large quantities of chocolate in a solid container and small quantites in a cup or a dish Cover the container or the dish with temperature up to 100 C and hot steam resistant clingfilm or a lid Stir large quantities once during melting Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 65 C Duration 20 minutes Special applications 65 ...

Page 66: ...ated container To blanch almonds it is important to plunge them into cold water as soon as they are taken out of the oven otherwise the skin cannot be removed Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature see chart Duration see chart Produce Temperature in C Duration in minutes Apricots 95 1 Almonds 100 1 Nectarines 100 1 Capsicum 100 4 Peaches 100 1 Tomatoes 95 1 Special applications 66 ...

Page 67: ...ngs Steam cooking 2 Temperature 50 C Duration 5 minutes Blanching Blanch vegetables before freezing them Blanching helps maintain the quality of the produce when it is frozen Blanching vegetables also helps them retain their original colour Procedure Put the prepared vegetables cleaned washed chopped etc into a perforated cooking container Once blanched plunge the vegetables into ice cold water to...

Page 68: ...e container or the dish with temperature up to 100 C and steam resistant clingfilm or a lid Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration 4 minutes Rendering fat The bacon does not brown Procedure Place the bacon diced or rashers in a solid cooking container Cover the container with temperature up to 100 C and steam resistant clingfilm or a lid Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Dura...

Page 69: ...assemble the bottles only after they have completely dried This prevents recontamination Procedure Place the individual parts on the rack ensuring that they do not touch one another on their sides or with the opening facing downwards This will allow the steam to reach the parts from all sides Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration 15 minutes Heating damp towels Procedure Moisten the t...

Page 70: ...team cooking 2 Temperature 60 C Duration 90 minutes depending on the size of jar or the amount of honey in the jar Preparing custard royale Procedure Stir 6 eggs into 375 ml milk do not beat into a foam Season the egg milk mixture and pour into a solid cooking container greased with butter Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature 100 C Duration 4 minutes Special applications 70 ...

Page 71: ...old the sensor While you have your finger on the sensor touch the s sensor once briefly P1 will appear in the display Touch the or sensor until the programme you want appears highlighted in the display Confirm with OK Touch the or sensor until the status you want appears highlighted in the display Confirm with OK After you have altered the setting s required switch the appliance off Settings 71 ...

Page 72: ...l 8 4 14 dH Hard 2 5 mmol l 14 dH P2 Buzzer tone S1 S2 S3 S4 Very quiet Quiet Loud Very loud P3 Keypad tones S0 S1 Off On P4 Steam reduction S0 S1 Off On P5 Temperature units S1 S2 C F P6 Demonstration mode S0 S1 Off On Water hardness Your local water supplier will be able to advise you on the water hardness in your area Settings 72 ...

Page 73: ...ashing up liquids containing aliphatic hydrocarbons as these could cause the seals to swell The appliance should be cleaned regularly preferably after each use Allow the appliance to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time e g whilst on holiday it should be...

Page 74: ...es of this appliance are all susceptible to scratching Scratches on glass surfaces could even cause a breakage Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or discolour the external surfaces To avoid damaging the outer surfaces of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda alkalines ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents abrasive cleaning agents ...

Page 75: ...h to remove any cleaning agent residues The door seal is manufactured to last the life of the appliance If however the door seal needs to be replaced please contact Miele Automatic door release Ensure the door release is not clogged with food residues Remove any soiling using a solution of warm water and washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge Accessories Condensate tray rack and cooking cont...

Page 76: ... solution of washing up liquid and hot water Remove each runner by first pulling it to the side a and then out from the back b After cleaning ensure the shelf runners are fitted correctly see diagram Press the runners firmly in If the shelf runners are not fitted correctly the non tip safety notches will not work The temperature sensor may also become damaged when placing cooking containers in the...

Page 77: ...a 9 will appear after the next programme and so on Once the reminder has reached zero the appliance locks out We recommend descaling the appliance before it locks out Touch and hold the s sensor until the k symbol and the time 0 38 h appear in the display Fill the water container with 1 litre cold water and add 2 Miele descaling tablets Push the water container into the appliance until it connects...

Page 78: ...d the k symbol appears Confirm with OK The descaling process will be continued A buzzer sounds again and the symbol appears in the display when the time remaining is approx 11 minutes Repeat the process After descaling An audible tone will sound when the descaling process has been completed Switch off the appliance Remove empty and dry the water container Dry the steam oven interior Leave the oven...

Page 79: ...ed Open the door fully Release the locking clamps on the hinges by pushing them down Turn them as far as they will go in an angled position Danger of injury Never attempt to pull the door off the hinge guides from a horizontal position These can flip back and cause damage to the appliance Cleaning and care 79 ...

Page 80: ... evenly on both sides Refitting the door Slide the door onto the hinge guides again Make sure that the door goes back on straight Open the door fully Turn the locking clamps back up to the horizontal position It is essential that the clamps are locked after refitting the door Otherwise the hinges could work loose resulting in damage to the door Ensure that hinge guides do not flip back without the...

Page 81: ...orised work Problem Possible cause and remedy You cannot switch the appliance on The fuse is defective or has tripped Reset or replace the fuse Minimum fuse rating see data plate There may be a technical fault Disconnect the appliance from the mains connection for approx 1 minute switch off at the wall socket or switch off the safety fuse or switch off the fault current circuit breaker Reset the t...

Page 82: ...the boiling point of water If you move house the appliance will need to be reset for the new altitude if this differs from the old one by more than 300 m To do this descale the appliance see Cleaning and care Descaling During operation an unusually large amount of steam escapes or steam escapes from parts of the steam oven where it does not usually The door is not properly closed Close the door Th...

Page 83: ...level must be between the two markers Fill the water container with water k and a number between 1 and 10 appear in the display 0 38 h and k are flashing The appliance needs to be descaled Proceed as described in Descaling F and a number appear in the display F 44 F 195 Communication fault Switch off the appliance and after a few minutes back on again If the display still shows the fault call Miel...

Page 84: ...forated cooking containers in different sizes DGGL 1 Perforated cooking container gross capacity 1 5 litres useable capacity 0 9 litre 325 x 175 x 40 mm WxDxH DGG 2 Solid cooking container gross capacity 2 5 litres useable capacity 2 0 litres 325 x 175 x 65 mm WxDxH DGG 3 Solid cooking container gross capacity 4 0 litres useable capacity 3 1 litres 325 x 265 x 65 mm WxDxH DGGL 4 Perforated cooking...

Page 85: ...0 mm WxDxH DGG 7 Solid cooking container gross capacity 4 0 litres useable capacity 2 8 litres 325 x 175 x 100 mm WxDxH DGGL 8 Perforated cooking container gross capacity 2 0 litres useable capacity 1 7 litres 325 x 265 x 40 mm WxDxH DGGL 13 Perforated cooking container gross capacity 3 3 litres useable capacity 2 0 litres 325 x 350 x 40 mm WxDxH DGD 1 3 Lid for cooking containers 325 x 175 mm Opt...

Page 86: ...own cooking containers on Cleaning and care products Original Miele descaling tablets 6 tablets For descaling the appliance Original Miele ceramic and stainless steel cooktop cleaner 250 ml Removes discolouration from the floor heating element caused by drops of liquid Removes discolouration from cooking containers Optional accessories 86 ...

Page 87: ...ies Multi purpose casserole dish KMB 5000 S Cast aluminium casserole dish non stick coating with stainless steel lid Suitable for the casserole zone of an induction cooktop and all ovens Not suitable for gas cooktops Maximum capacity 2 5 kg Dimensions 325 x 260 x 65 mm WxDxH Optional accessories 87 ...

Page 88: ...ains electricity supply by a multi socket unit or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The electrical socket must be easily accessible after installation The steam oven must be positioned so that you can see the contents of a cooking container placed on the top shelf runner Otherwise you may risk scalding or burning yourself with h...

Page 89: ... a glass front Appliances with a metal front aBuilt in steam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket eMains connection cable Appliance and building in dimensions 89 ...

Page 90: ...of the cooktop as well as the installation height of the cooktop Appliances with a glass front Appliances with a metal front aBuilt in steam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket eMains connection cable Appliance and building in dimensions 90 ...

Page 91: ... a metal front aBuilt in steam oven bBuilding in recess cInlet for mains connection cable to the appliance dRecommended position for electrical socket eMains connection cable fVent cut out for when appliance is installed in combination with a pyrolytic oven gOven Appliance and building in dimensions 91 ...

Page 92: ...Steam oven front dimensions Appliances with a glass front Appliances with a metal front Appliance and building in dimensions 92 ...

Page 93: ... that the steam generator can work properly There must be no more than a 2 deviation from the horizontal Secure the appliance by screwing the two wood screws 3 5 x 25 mm supplied into the vertical strips on either side of the appliance see illustration Installing the appliance 93 ...

Page 94: ... switched off there must be an all pole contact gap of 3 mm in the switch including switch fuses and relays If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of type H 05 VV F pvc insulated available from Miele The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate Please ensure these match the household mains supply Miele...

Page 95: ...Disconnecting from the mains If the appliance s electric circuit is disconnected from the mains supply conduct the allocation as follows depending on the installation Safety fuses Completely remove fuse plugs or Screw out fuse Press the test button red until the middle button black pops out or Built in circuit breaker at least type B or C Switch the lever from 1 on to 0 off or Residual current dev...

Page 96: ... model and serial number of your appliance These can be found on the data plate 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 back of these instructions Warranty The warranty for this appliance is 2 years For further information please refer to your warranty booklet After sales service data plate warranty 96 ...

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