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Settings

Recommended temperatures

If you cook with different temperatures

a lot it makes sense to change the rec‐

ommended temperature.
After selecting this option a list of func‐

tions will appear in the display.

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Select the function you want.

The recommended temperature will ap‐

pear together with the range within

which it can be changed.

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Change the recommended tempera‐

ture.

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Touch the OK sensor.

System lock

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The system lock prevents the appliance

being switched on by mistake.
The minute minder can still be used

when the system lock is active.

The system lock will remain activated

even after a power failure.

–

The system lock is now active. If you

want to use the steam oven press

the OK sensor for at least 6 seconds.

–

Off

The system lock is not active. You

can use the steam oven as normal.

Summary of Contents for DG 6300

Page 1: ...nd 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 en GB M Nr 09 568 110 ...

Page 2: ...p phase 24 Cooking phase 24 Steam reduction 24 Oven interior lighting 24 Using for the first time 25 General settings 25 Cleaning for the first time 26 Setting the water hardness level 27 Set the correct boiling point for water 27 Main and sub menus 28 Operation 29 Simple operation 29 Interrupting operation 30 Using the oven Further functions 31 Switching on and off automatically 31 Sequence of an...

Page 3: ...te minder 41 To cancel the duration set for the minute minder 41 General notes 42 The advantages of cooking with steam 42 Suitable containers 42 Cooking containers 42 Your own containers 42 Condensate tray 42 Shelf level 43 Frozen food 43 Temperature 43 Duration 43 Cooking with liquid 43 Your own recipes 43 Steam cooking 44 Vegetables 44 Meat 47 Sausages 49 Fish 49 Shellfish 52 Mussels 53 Rice 54 ...

Page 4: ...ions 81 Cook bacon 82 Disinfect items 82 Heat damp flannels 83 Decrystallise honey 83 Making eierstich 83 Settings 84 Opening the Settings menu 84 Changing and saving settings 84 Settings overview 85 Language 86 Time of day 86 Display 86 Clock format 86 Setting the time 86 Date 87 Lighting 87 Display brightness 87 Acoustic information 87 Melody 87 Solo tone 87 Keypad tone 88 Units 88 Weight 88 Tem...

Page 5: ...7 Side runners 97 Descaling 98 Door 100 Problem solving guide 102 Optional accessories 104 Cooking containers 104 Cleaning and care products 106 Miscellaneous 106 Safety instructions for installation 107 Detailed dimensions of oven front 108 Building in dimensions 109 Installation in a tall unit 109 Installation in a base unit 110 Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven 111 Install...

Page 6: ...ents and 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 compli ance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents Pass them on to any future owner ...

Page 7: ...ded for domestic use only as described in these operating instructions Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced physi cal sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl edge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the c...

Page 8: ...dren in the vicinity of the steam oven and do not let them play with it Danger of suffocation Packaging e g plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and children Whilst playing children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate Danger of burning Children s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults Make sure that children...

Page 9: ...alified electrician Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply ensure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and frequency match the mains electricity supply This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the steam oven to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket adapter or an...

Page 10: ...ectrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a suit ably 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 If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture p...

Page 11: ...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 Plastic dishes which are not heat and steam resistant melt at high temperatures and can damage the appliance Use temperature to 100 C and steam resistant plastic dishes Fol low the manufacturer s instructions Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can d...

Page 12: ...ll electrical appliance e g a hand held blender near the steam oven care should be taken that the cable of the ap pliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard ...

Page 13: ...ide runners can be removed for cleaning purposes see Cleaning and care Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven without them fitted Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids containing salt If it does happen wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare ...

Page 14: ...aste in landfill sites Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances of ten contain valuable materials They al so contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be po tentially 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 it with your household ...

Page 15: ...a Controls b Ventilation outlet c Automatic door release for steam re duction d Door seal e Suction tube f Compartment for water container g Water container h Drip channel i Floor heater j Temperature sensor k Side runners l Steam inlet ...

Page 16: ...ntainer 325 x 430 x 40 mm W x D x H DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2 0 litres Usable ca pacity 1 7 litres 325 x 265 x 40 mm W x D x H DGGL 1 2 perforated cooking containers Gross capacity 1 5 litres Usable ca pacity 0 9 litres 325 x 175 x 40 mm W x D x H Rack 1 rack for placing your own cooking containers on Descaling tablets For descaling the appliance Miele steam oven cookb...

Page 17: ...and information for operation d Rotary selector For setting values and scrolling through options e OK sensor For confirming input f sensor To go back one step at a time g sensor For setting the minute minder h sensor For switching the oven interior lighting on and off i sensor For accessing settings j Optical interface for Miele service technician use only ...

Page 18: ...mes Further programmes Rotary selector The rotary selector is used for scrolling up or down through lists of options Each option is highligh ted as you scroll through them The option you want must be highlighted before you can select it is used for increasing values by turning it clockwise and decreasing values by turning it anti clockwise The rotary selector can be turned clockwise or anti clockw...

Page 19: ... For switching the oven interior light ing on and off If the time of day display is visible the oven interi or lighting can be switched on and off by touching the sensor for example when cleaning the oven If the display is dark the sensor will not react until the steam oven is switched on The oven interior lighting switches off after 15 sec onds during a cooking process or remains con stantly swit...

Page 20: ...ing func tions and saving settings Functions highlighted in the display can be selec ted by touching OK The selected function can then be changed Confirm with OK to save changes If information appears in the display select OK to confirm the message ...

Page 21: ...g the sensor After switching the steam oven on with the On Off sensor you will be prompted to Select function If you have not selected a function the list of options will appear in the display when you touch the sensor After selecting a function except for a list of options for that function will ap pear in the display when you touch the sensor To select an option scroll through the list with the ...

Page 22: ...ns are available a bar will appear on the right hand side of the display Use this to scroll through the list The end of a list is indicated by a dotted line By scrolling down further you reach the beginning of the list again A tick indicates the option which is currently selected This symbol indicates that there is additional information and ad vice about using the oven Select OK to access the inf...

Page 23: ...e tray When using perforated containers place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf level to collect any drops of liquid and allow them to be removed easily You can also use the condensate tray as a cooking container if necessary Temperature Some functions have a default recom mended temperature This temperature can be altered for the programme in use or for every time that programme is used see...

Page 24: ...pliance door will open a fraction just before the end of a cooking pro gramme to release some of the steam from the cabinet Steam reduction will appear in the display The door will then close automatically Steam reduction can be switched off if you wish see Settings Steam reduc tion If switched off there will be a lot of steam emitted from the cabinet when the door is opened Oven interior lighting...

Page 25: ...ttings which are needed before the appliance can be used Follow the instructions in the display Setting the language Scroll through the list until the lan guage you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Select the country Scroll through the list until the coun try you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Set the date Set the year month and then the day Confirm each with OK Set the time of day Set the...

Page 26: ...ng lan guage by mistake proceed as descri bed in Settings Language Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this doc umentation in the space provided in the After sales service data plate guarantee section of this booklet Remove any protective wrapping and stickers The appliance has undergone a func tion test in the factory Residual water from this testing may have trickle...

Page 27: ...ling point for water Before cooking food for the first time you must set the boiling point for water as this varies depending on the altitude the appliance is located at This proce dure also flushes out the waterways This process must be carried out to ensure efficient functioning of your appliance Run the Steam cooking pro gramme at 100 C for 15 minutes Proceed as described in Operation Set the c...

Page 28: ...efrosting of frozen food 60 C 50 60 C Automatic programmes This option will bring up a list of all Automatic programmes available on this oven User programmes You can save your own cooking processes with this option Further programmes Sous vide Cooking food in a vacuum bag 65 C 45 90 C Blanching Bottling 90 C 80 100 C Disinfect items Prove dough Cook vegetables 100 C 90 100 C Cook fish 85 C 75 100...

Page 29: ...am generator lighting and fan switch on If you are cooking at a temperature of approx 80 C Steam reduction will ap pear in the display shortly before the end of the cooking time and the door will automatically open a little At the end of the cooking duration Prog finished appears in the display the fan remains switched on a buzzer or melody will sound see Settings Acoustic information You have the...

Page 30: ...e switched off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory Danger of burning Steam can escape when the door is opened Step back and wait until the steam has dissipated Danger of burning You could burn yourself on the oven interior walls spilled food and hot steam Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc in a hot oven Operation will r...

Page 31: ...ven is too high e g just after another pro gramme you will not be able to use this function Ready at Start at will not appear in the display if this is the case Open the oven door until the ap pliance has cooled down Switching on and off automatically To switch a cooking programme on and off automatically you have a choice of how to enter the time parameters Duration and Ready at Duration and Star...

Page 32: ...approx 80 C At the end the steam generator and light switch off Prog finished appears and a buzzer or melody will sound see Settings Acoustic Information You have the option of saving the pro gramme as a User programme see User programmes or increasing the duration of the programme via Changing settings during a cooking process Touch The following will appear in the display Temperature Duration Re...

Page 33: ...ed Deleting a finish time Scroll through the list until Ready at is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until Delete is highlighted Confirm with OK The cooking finish time is deleted The programme will start using the duration set Changing the function You can change the cooking function during operation Turn the function selector to the func tion you want The new function will app...

Page 34: ...les Fish Rice Hen s eggs Fruit Shellfish Special To use an Automatic pro gramme Select A list of food types will appear in the display Select the food category Confirm with OK The Automatic programmes available for the food type selected will then ap pear Select the Automatic programme that you want Confirm with OK Each step you need to take before starting the Automatic programme will appear in t...

Page 35: ...to matic programme When placing food in an already hot steam oven be very careful when opening the door Hot steam can es cape Step back from the steam oven and wait until the steam has dissipa ted When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the oven or taking them out take care not to spill the contents Avoid contact with hot steam and do not touch the hot oven interior walls Dange...

Page 36: ...a User pro gramme Create programme will appear in the display Confirm with OK If User programmes already exist the programme names will appear with Edit programme underneath them Scroll through the list until Edit pro gramme is highlighted Confirm with OK Create programme will be highlighted Confirm with OK You can now specify the settings for cooking stage 1 Follow the instructions in the display...

Page 37: ...is highlighted Confirm with OK The letter or number you have selected will appear in the top line of the display Select the rest of the letters or num bers for your programme name A maximum of 10 characters can be used You can delete the characters one at a time with Once you have entered the pro gramme name scroll through the list until is highlighted Confirm with OK A message will appear in the ...

Page 38: ...OK The programme will start according to the specified start or finish time To change User programmes Change cooking stages Cooking stages in an Automatic pro gramme that you have renamed as a User programme cannot be changed Select The programme names will appear in the display and Edit programme under neath Scroll through the list until the pro gramme you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Scro...

Page 39: ... programme under neath Scroll through the list until Edit pro gramme is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until Change programme is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until the pro gramme you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until Change name is highlighted Confirm with OK Change the name see To create a User programme After entering a ...

Page 40: ...Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until Delete pro gramme is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until the pro gramme you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Delete appears in the display Scroll through the list until Yes is highlighted Confirm with OK The programme will be deleted You can delete all User programmes at once see Settings Factory de fault User programmes ...

Page 41: ...se the rotary selector to enter 00 06 20 Confirm with OK The duration counts down in the dis play when the oven is switched off If a cooking programme is being run at the same time the minute minder dura tion will appear in the bottom of the dis play At the end of the minute minder du ration will flash in the display the display will show the time count ing upwards a buzzer or melody will sound se...

Page 42: ... steam cooking The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly Your own containers You can also use your own containers However please note the following Containers must be heat resistant to 100 C and able to withstand hot steam With plastic containers please check with the manufacturer that they are suitable for use in a steam oven Thick sided containers made from porcel...

Page 43: ... in use the oven cavity in the steam oven can get up to 40 C If in this case you set a temperature of 40 C no steam will be produced because the oven cavity is too warm Duration In general the cooking durations for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan More in formation about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections The quantit...

Page 44: ...ooking large quantities di vide the food between 2 or 3 shallow 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 Shelf level To avoid any colour transfer when cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour e g beetroot in a perforated container do no...

Page 45: ...r whole 27 28 Cauliflower florets 8 Beans green 10 12 Broccoli florets 3 4 Chantenay carrots whole 7 8 Chantenay carrots halved 6 7 Chantenay carrots chopped 4 Chicory halved 4 5 Chinese cabbage chopped 3 Peas 3 Fennel halved 10 12 Fennel cut into strips 4 5 Curly kale chopped 23 26 Firm potatoes peeled whole halved quartered 27 29 21 22 16 18 Fairly firm potatoes peeled whole halved quartered 25 ...

Page 46: ...co whole 22 25 Romanesco florets 5 7 Brussels sprouts 10 12 Beetroot whole 53 57 Red cabbage chopped 23 26 Black salsify whole 9 10 Celeriac cut into batons 6 7 Green asparagus 7 White asparagus 9 10 Main crop carrots chopped 6 Spinach 1 2 Spring cabbage chopped 10 11 Celery chopped 4 5 Swede chopped 6 7 White cabbage chopped 12 Savoy cabbage chopped 10 11 Courgettes sliced 2 3 Sugar snap peas 5 7...

Page 47: ...ooking duration A piece of meat weighing 500 g which is 10 cm thick will take lon ger to cook than a piece of meat weigh ing 500 g which is 5 cm thick Tips Use a perforated container to retain the juices 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 fowl back or top rib and meat bones can be used to m...

Page 48: ...an be put back in the oven and cooked for longer Meat min Leg steak covered with water 110 120 Knuckle 135 140 Chicken breast 8 10 Shank 105 115 Top rib covered with water 110 120 Veal cutlets 3 4 Gammon slices 6 8 Lamb stew 12 16 Poularde 60 70 Turkey roulade 12 15 Turkey escalope 4 6 Brisket covered with water 130 140 Beef stew 105 115 Boiling fowl covered with water 80 90 Boiled topside 110 120...

Page 49: ...fish 2 5 minutes should be enough Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm It is not necessary to season fish with salt when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavour Cooking containers If using a perforated container grease it first Shelf level When cooking fish in a perforated con...

Page 50: ...ooking duration quoted by a few mi nutes Tips Adding herbs and spices such as dill will help bring out the full flavour of the fish Cook large fish in the swimming posi tion To help maintain the shape of the fish place a small cup or similar upside down in the cooking contain er 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 fi...

Page 51: ...for lon ger Fish C min Eel 100 5 7 Perch fillet 100 8 10 Seabream fillet 85 3 Trout 250 g 90 10 13 Halibut fillet 85 4 6 Atlantic cod fillet 100 6 Carp 1 5 kg 100 18 25 Salmon fillet 100 6 8 Salmon steak 100 8 10 Salmon trout 90 14 17 Coley fillet 85 3 Rose fish fillet 100 6 8 Haddock fillet 100 4 6 Plaice fillet 85 4 5 Monk fish fillet 85 8 10 Sole fillet 85 3 Turbot fillet 85 5 8 Tuna fillet 85 ...

Page 52: ...on The longer shellfish are cooked the tougher they become Use the cooking dura tions 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 Shellfish Steam cooking or Temperature see chart Duration see chart C min Crevettes 90 3 Prawns 90 3 King prawns 90 4 Small shrimps 90 3 Lobster 95 10 15 Large shrimps 9...

Page 53: ... to rinse out any sand Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to clean them Frozen food Defrost frozen mussels before cooking Duration The longer mussels are cooked the tougher they become Use the cooking dura tions given in the chart Settings Temperature see chart Duration see chart C min Barnacles 100 2 Cockles 100 2 Bearded mussels 90 12 Scallops 90 5 Razor clams 100 2 4 Venus mussels 90 4 Temperatu...

Page 54: ... type of rice The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients are lost Settings Rice Steam cooking or Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Ratio Rice Liquid min Basmati rice 1 1 5 15 Parboiled rice 1 1 5 23 25 Round grain rice Pudding rice Risotto rice 1 2 5 1 2 5 30 18 19 Brown rice 1 1 5 26 29 Wild rice 1 1 5 26 29 Duration ...

Page 55: ...ox Fresh Fresh pasta such as you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter does not need to absorb water Cook fresh pasta in a greased perforated container Separate any pieces of pasta which have stuck together and spread them out in the cooking container Settings Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Fresh min Gnocchi 2 Knöpfli 1 Ravioli 2 Spätzle 1 Tortellini 2 Dry pasta covered with water Tag...

Page 56: ... This is because even though they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture Cook fresh dumplings in a greased perforated container Settings Temperature 100 C Duration see chart min Sweet dumplings 30 Yeast dumplings 20 Boil in the bag potato dumplings 20 Boil in the bag bread dumplings 18 20 Duration ...

Page 57: ...an be cooked whole or cracked Settings Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Ratio Grain Liquid min Amaranth 1 1 5 15 17 Bulgur 1 1 5 9 Green spelt whole 1 1 18 20 Green spelt cracked 1 1 7 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 Duration ...

Page 58: ...ust be covered with liquid during cooking Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking With unsoaked pulses a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required depending on variety Settings Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Soaked min Beans Kidney beans 55 65 Adzuki beans 20 25 Black beans 55 60 Pinto beans 55 65 Haricot beans 34 36 Peas Yellow split peas 40 50 Green split peas 27 Duration ...

Page 59: ...n Beans Kidney beans 1 3 130 140 Adzuki beans 1 3 95 105 Black beans 1 3 100 120 Pinto beans 1 3 115 135 Haricot beans 1 3 80 90 Lentils Brown lentils 1 2 13 14 Red lentils 1 2 7 Peas Yellow split peas 1 3 110 130 Green split peas 1 3 60 70 Duration ...

Page 60: ...ing up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam When using a solid container for making egg dishes such as scrambled eggs re member to grease it first Settings Hen s eggs Steam cooking or Temperature 100 C Duration see chart min Small soft medium hard 3 5 9 Medium soft medium hard 4 6 10 Large soft medium hard 5 6 7 12 Extra large soft medium hard 6 8 13 Duration ...

Page 61: ...underneath it to col lect the juice Tip You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a glaze for a fruit flan Settings Fruit Steam cooking or Temperature 100 C Duration see chart min Apple pieces 1 3 Pear chunks 1 3 Cherries 2 4 Mirabelle plums 1 2 Nectarine Peach pieces 1 2 Plums 1 3 Quince diced 6 8 Rhubarb pieces 1 2 Gooseberries 2 3 Duration ...

Page 62: ...Whole meals should be cooked at a temperature of 100 C as this is the temperature required to cook the major ity of foods Do not cook a whole meal at the lowest temperature when different tempera tures are required for different types of food e g 85 C for seabream and 100 C for potatoes If the recommended cooking tempera ture for the food is 85 C for example try cooking it at 100 C and testing the...

Page 63: ... the oven first Set the first cooking duration 14 mi nutes After 14 minutes place the fish in the steam oven Set the second cooking duration 2 minutes After 2 minutes place the broccoli in the steam oven Set the third cooking duration 4 mi nutes ...

Page 64: ... evenly Use only fresh food which is in a good condition Ensure hygienic conditions and that food has not been out of the refriger ator too long e g during transporta tion Use only heat stable boiling resist ant vacuum bags Do not cook food in the sales pack aging such as vacuum packed fro zen food as it is possible that the packaging used is not suitable for vacuum cooking Use the vacuum bag only...

Page 65: ... other The cooking durations depend on the thickness of the food With higher temperatures and or lon ger cooking durations a lack of wa ter may occur Check the display from time to time Keep the door closed during the cooking process Opening the door extends the cooking process and can change the cooking result Tips Freeze liquids such as marinades be fore vacuum sealing to prevent them from escap...

Page 66: ...OK Set the cooking duration Any time between 1 minute and 10 hours can be set Confirm with OK Possible reasons for unsatis factory results The vacuum bag has opened The weld seam was not clean or sta ble enough and come undone The bag was damaged by a sharp bone The food has an unpleasant or strange taste Incorrect storage of the food the food was kept out of the refrigerator for too long Your han...

Page 67: ...x 85 15 Kohlrabi sliced x 85 30 White asparagus whole x x 85 22 27 Sweet potato sliced x 85 18 Fruit Pineapple sliced x 85 75 Apples sliced x 80 20 Baby bananas whole 62 10 Peaches halved x 62 25 30 Rhubarb pieces 75 13 Plums halved x 70 10 12 Miscellaneous Beans white soaked at a 1 2 ratio beans to liquid x 90 240 Prawns peeled and deveined x 56 19 21 Hen s egg whole 65 66 60 Scallops removed fro...

Page 68: ...rside of veal whole x 57 61 360 Saddle of lamb 58 62 50 Beef fillet steak 4 cm thick 56 61 120 Beef rump steak 2 5 cm thick 56 120 Pork fillet whole x 63 67 60 Temperature Cooking duration Degree of doneness The Done degree of doneness has a higher core temperature than Medium but is not cooked through in the classical sense ...

Page 69: ...in er Increase the duration for larger quantities Tips Do not reheat large items such as a joint of roast meat whole Divide it into portions and reheat these as plated meals Compact items such as stuffed pep pers or roulades should be cut in half Please note that breaded items such as schnitzel will not retain their crisp ness when they are reheated Reheat sauces separately except for dishes such ...

Page 70: ... or poultry Pour it away and wash the container the sink and your hands Use a perforated container with a solid container underneath it when defrosting food which will drip such as poultry This way food will not be lying in de frosted liquid Food which does not drip can be de frosted in a solid container Tips Fish does not need to be fully defros ted before cooking Defrost so that the surface is s...

Page 71: ...es Blackcurrants 300 g 60 8 10 12 Cherries 150 g 60 15 10 15 Peaches 500 g 60 25 28 15 20 Plums 250 g 60 20 25 10 15 Gooseberries 250 g 60 20 22 10 15 Vegetables Frozen in a block 300 g 60 20 25 10 15 Fish Fish fillets 400 g 60 15 10 15 Trout 500 g 60 15 18 10 15 Lobster 300 g 60 25 30 10 15 Small shrimps 300 g 60 4 6 5 Ready meals Meat vegetables side dishes Stew Soup 480 g 60 20 25 10 15 Meat Ro...

Page 72: ...5 15 20 Poultry Chicken 1000 g 60 40 15 20 Chicken drumsticks 150 g 60 20 25 10 15 Chicken escalopes 500 g 60 25 30 10 15 Turkey drumsticks 500 g 60 40 45 10 15 Baked goods Puff pastries Yeast buns 60 10 12 10 15 Creamed mixture cakes bis cuits 400 g 60 15 10 15 Bread rolls Bread rolls 60 30 2 Rye bread sliced 250 g 60 40 15 Whole grain bread sliced 250 g 60 65 15 White bread sliced 150 g 60 30 20...

Page 73: ...rge 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 other wise it will burst Vegetables Rinse clean and cut up vegetables Vegetables should be blanched before bottling to help them retain their colour see Blanching Fill volume Fill the glass jars with produce...

Page 74: ...at they do not touch one another Settings Bottling or Temperature see chart Bottling duration see chart Produce C min Berries Red blackcurrants 80 50 Gooseberries 80 55 Cranberries 80 55 Fruit with stones Cherries 85 55 Mirabelle plums 85 55 Plums 85 55 Peaches 85 55 Greengages 85 55 Fruit with pips Apples 90 50 Apple sauce 90 65 ...

Page 75: ...es Beans 100 120 Broad beans 100 120 Gherkins 90 55 Beetroot 100 60 Temperature Duration The durations 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 ...

Page 76: ...e fruit the smaller the pieces should be Tips Try experimenting with mild and tart fruit Adding sugar will increase the quanti ty of juice produced and improve the flavour Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and leave to absorb for a few hours before juicing For 1 kg of sweet fruit add 50 100 g of sugar and for 1kg of tart fruit add 100 150 g of sugar If you wish to bottle the juice rather than consume ...

Page 77: ... or shake the jars whilst the yoghurt is thickening Immediately after preparation leave the yoghurt to cool in the fridge How well home prepared yoghurt sets will depend on the consistency fat con tent and the cultures used in the starter yogurt Not all yoghurts are suitable for use as starter yoghurt Possible reasons for unsatisfactory results Yoghurt has not set Incorrect storage of starter yogh...

Page 78: ...ack Ensure that they do not touch one another Immediately after the yoghurt has been made place the jars in the re frigerator taking care not to shake them unnecessarily Settings Special Make yoghurt or Temperature 40 C Duration 5 00 hours Prove dough Procedure Prepare the dough according to the recipe Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack Settings Prove dough Duration as per recipe instru...

Page 79: ...ings Special Dissolve gelatine or Temperature 90 C Duration 1 minute Melt chocolate You can use the steam oven for melting any type of chocolate Procedure Break the chocolate into small pieces Leave chocolate cake cover ing in its packaging and place in a perforated cooking container Place large quantities in a solid cook ing container and small quantities in a cup or a bowl Cover the container or...

Page 80: ...herwise the skin cannot be re moved Settings Temperature 100 C Duration see chart Food min Apricots 1 Almonds 1 Nectarines 1 Peppers 4 Peaches 1 Tomatoes 1 Duration Apple storage You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them for Once trea ted the apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when stored in a dry cool and well ventilated place This method i...

Page 81: ...nto ice cold water to cool them down quickly Drain them well Settings Blanching or Temperature 100 C Duration 1 minute Sweat 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 a lid or with foil ...

Page 82: ...n had they been boiled Check beforehand that all parts teats etc are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 C and also that they can withstand hot steam Dismantle clean and thoroughly rinse baby bottles All parts of the bottles must be completely dry before they are reassembled to keep them germ free Procedure Place the individual parts in a perfo rated container on their sides o...

Page 83: ...e lid and place the jar of honey in a perforated container Stir the honey once during the cook ing duration Settings Special Decrystallise honey or Temperature 60 C Duration 90 minutes irrespective of the size of jar or the amount of honey in the jar Making eierstich Procedure Mix 6 eggs with 375 ml milk do not beat until foamy Season the egg and milk mixture and pour into a greased solid cooking ...

Page 84: ... setting is active Changing and saving settings Touch Scroll through the list until the option you want is highlighted Confirm with OK Scroll through the list until the setting you want is highlighted Use the function selector to change settings with segment bars e g volume Confirm with OK The setting is now saved Touch to return to the previous menu or to return to function se lection ...

Page 85: ...n for 15 seconds Display brightness Acoustic tones Melodies Solo tone Keypad tone Units Weight g lb lb oz Temperature C F Keeping warm On Off Steam reduction On Off Recommended tempera tures System lock On Off Water hardness Soft Medium Hard Showroom programme Demo mode On Off Factory default Settings User programmes Recommended temperatures Factory default setting ...

Page 86: ...elevant sensor Off The display is switched off to save energy The steam oven has to be switched on before you can use it This also applies to using the oven interior lighting and Minute mind er functions Night dimming To save energy the time is only shown in the display between 5 00 and 23 00 The rest of the time it is not visible Clock format You can select whether the time shows as a 24 h or 12 ...

Page 87: ... a bar with seven segments Select Darker or Brighter to change the brightness of the display Acoustic information Melody At the end of a process a melody will sound several times in intervals The volume of the melody is represen ted by a bar with seven segments Maximum volume is selected when all segments are filled If none of the seg ments are filled the volume is switched off Select Quieter or L...

Page 88: ...he seg ments are filled the volume is switched off Select Quieter or Louder to adjust the volume Units Weight g Weight in Automatic programmes is set using grammes lb Weight in Automatic programmes is set using pounds lb oz Weight in Automatic programmes is set using pounds and ounces Temperature C The temperature is displayed in de grees Celsius F The temperature is displayed in de grees Fahrenhe...

Page 89: ...nutes at a tempera ture of 70 C The warming function is cancelled when a sensor is touched or the door is opened Off The keeping warm function has been deactivated Steam reduction On If a temperature above approx 80 C was used for cooking shortly before the end of the cooking duration the door of the steam oven will automati cally open slightly This is to prevent a large amount of steam escaping w...

Page 90: ...with the range within which it can be changed Change the recommended tempera ture Touch the OK sensor System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being switched on by mistake The minute minder can still be used when the system lock is active The system lock will remain activated even after a power failure On The system lock is now active If you want to use the steam oven press the OK sensor...

Page 91: ... 5 mmol l Medium 8 4 14 dH 1 5 2 5 mmol l Hard 14 dH 2 5 mmol l Showroom programme This function enables the steam oven to be demonstrated in showrooms without heating up It should not be set for do mestic use Demo mode If demo mode is activated Demo mode active The appliance will not heat up will appear when the steam oven is switched on On Touch OK for at least 4 seconds to activate demo mode Of...

Page 92: ...ttings that you have altered will be reset to the factory default setting User programmes All user programmes will be deleted Recommended temperatures Recommended temperatures which have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings ...

Page 93: ...in Steam replenishment Broccoli 8 1 1x DGGL 8 max Any 100 3 Steam distribution Broccoli 8 2 1x DGGL 8 300 g Any 100 3 Performance at maximum capacity Peas 8 3 2x DGGL 1 750 g in each 2 43 100 4 2x DGGL 8 1000 g in each Shelf level s Temperature Duration 1 Always insert the condensate tray on the lowest shelf level 2 Place the test food in a cold oven before the heating up phase begins 3 Place 1x D...

Page 94: ...in cer tain circumstances Remove any residual cleaning agent immediately Do not use cleaning agents or wash ing up liquids containing aliphatic hydrocarbons e g methane pro pane hexane etc as these could cause the seals to swell Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning The appliance and accessories should be cleaned and dr...

Page 95: ...r glass cleaning agents cleaning agents for ceramic hobs hard abrasive brushes or sponges e g pot scourers brushes or spong es which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents melamine eraser blocks sharp metal scrapers or tools wire wool stainless steel spiral pads spot cleaning oven sprays Clean the front with a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a cl...

Page 96: ...hen dry the oven interior and the in side of the door with a cloth The door seal is designed to last the lifetime of the appliance Should it for any reason need replacing please contact Miele Service see the end of these operating instructions Automatic door release Ensure that the door opener does not become soiled with food resi dues Wipe away soiling immediately with a clean sponge and a soluti...

Page 97: ...to remove any deter gent residues Side runners Pull the side runners out first from the side then from the back of the steam oven The side runners can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand with a sol ution of warm water and a little wash ing up liquid applied with a clean sponge Push the side runners firmly back in after cleaning When putting them back in make sure they are correctly inserted se...

Page 98: ...he appli ance will lock out We recommend that you descale the appliance before it locks out The water container will need emptying rinsing and refilling with fresh tap water during descaling The Ready at and Start at functions are not available while the descaling is being carried out Switch the steam oven off and se lect Scroll through the list until Descale is highlighted Confirm with OK A messa...

Page 99: ...Cleaning and care 99 After descaling Switch the steam oven off Remove empty and dry the water container Dry the oven interior Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is completely dry ...

Page 100: ...he hinge retainers for the door The hinge retainers retract to the steam oven Do not attempt to take the door off when it is in a horizontal position Raise the door up till it rests open Risk of damage to the door The door handle could break off and the glass could be damaged The door should be gripped firmly at the sides and not by the handle when being removed Make sure that the door goes back o...

Page 101: ...both sides and carefully fit it back into the hinge retainers Risk of damage to the door If the locking clamps are not locked the door could work loose resulting in damage Ensure that the locking clamps are locked after refitting the door Open the door fully Turn both locking clamps up as far as they will go into a horizontal position ...

Page 102: ...inimum fuse rating see data plate There may be a technical fault Disconnect the appliance from the mains connec tion for approx 1 minute switch off at the isolator or disconnect the mains fuse If after resetting the trip switch in the mains fuse box and switching the appliance back on the ap pliance will still not heat up contact a qualified electrician or Miele The steam oven does not heat up Dem...

Page 103: ... door to make sure it is fitted evenly The door seal is damaged e g cracks can be seen Call Miele Service A whistling sound is heard when the appli ance is switched on again When the door is closed the pressure has to equal ise which can cause a whistling sound This is not a fault The Start at and Ready at functions have not worked The temperature in the oven is too high e g after a programme has ...

Page 104: ...ng containers There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking containers available in different sizes DGGL 1 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 1 5 litres Usable ca pacity 0 9 litres 325 x 175 x 40 mm W x D x H DGG 2 Solid cooking container Gross capacity 2 5 litres Usable ca pacity 2 0 litres 325 x 175 x 65 mm W x D x H DGG 3 Solid cooking container Gross capacity 4 0 litres Usable...

Page 105: ...ble ca pacity 2 8 litres 325 x 175 x 100 mm W x D x H DGG 7 Solid cooking container Gross capacity 4 0 litres Usable ca pacity 2 8 litres 325 x 175 x 100 mm W x D x H DGGL 8 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2 0 litres Usable ca pacity 1 7 litres 325 x 265 x 40 mm W x D x H DGGL 13 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 3 3 litres Usable ca pacity 2 0 litres 325 x 350 x 40 mm W x D ...

Page 106: ...s DGG 21 Condensate tray for catching excess moisture can also be used as a cook ing container 325 x 430 x 40 mm W x D x H Rack For placing your own cooking contain ers on Multi purpose casserole dish Die cast aluminium casserole dish with non stick surface and stainless steel lid Also suitable for use on an extended zone of induction hobs and in all Miele ovens Not suitable for use on gas hobs KM...

Page 107: ...ified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the steam oven to the mains electricity supply by a multi socket adapter or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance fire hazard The socket and on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been installed The appliance must be positioned so that you can see the con tents of a cooking container...

Page 108: ...Detailed dimensions of oven front 108 PureLine front ContourLine front Glass front metal front ...

Page 109: ...n in a tall unit a Steam oven b Niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket Important do not position behind the appliance e Mains connection cable L 2000 mm Glass front metal front ...

Page 110: ...on instructions for the hob as well as the building in depth re quired for the hob see installation instruction manual for the hob a Steam oven b Niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket Important do not position behind the appliance e Mains connection cable L 2000 mm Glass front metal front ...

Page 111: ...b Niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket Important do not position behind the appliance e Mains connection cable L 2000 mm f Cut out for ventilation only necessary when installing above a pyrolitic oven g Oven Glass front metal front ...

Page 112: ...horizontally level The maximum deviation tolerated is 2 Push the appliance into position in the niche and align it Make sure that the mains connection cable does not get trapped or damaged when doing so Secure the appliance left and right using the wood screws supplied 3 5 mm x 25 mm to the sides of the unit Check the appliance for correct func tion in accordance with the operating instructions ...

Page 113: ...nnected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electri cian If the switched socket is not accessi ble after installation or if the appli ance is to be hard wired an addi tional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles When switched off there must be an all pole contact gap of at least 3 mm in the switch including switch fuses and relays Connection data is shown on the data p...

Page 114: ...ses Automatic circuit breakers Press the red button until the middle black button springs out Built in circuit breakers Circuit breakers type B or C Switch the on off switch from 1 on to 0 off Residual current device RCD Switch the main switch from 1 on to 0 off or press the test button Replacing the mains connec tion cable If the mains cable needs to be replaced it must be replaced with a special...

Page 115: ...ealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance 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 page of these instruc tions Guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase In the UK you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registe...

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