Operating and Installation Instructions Steam Oven DG 6500 DG 6600 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. en - US M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Guide to the Steam Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Start time / Finish time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sensor lock . . .
Contents Making Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Dissolving Gelatin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Melting Chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct usage WARNING- When using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following: ~ This steam oven is intended for use Read all instructions before installation or use of the steam oven to prevent injury and appliance damage. ~ This steam oven is not intended for Use the steam oven only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential cooking only. This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children ~ Activate the Child Safety Lock so that children cannot turn the steam oven on inadvertently. ~ Children must not clean the steam oven unless they are under supervision. ~ Always supervise any children in the vicinity of the steam oven. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. ~ Risk of suffocation! Children could wrap themselves in packaging materials (e.g. foil) or pull it over their heads during play and suffocate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Before installing the steam oven, check for externally visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous to your safety. ~ Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User safety ~ The steam oven should be installed at a safe height for users to safely access all cooking levels and pans. Otherwise spills could cause burns or scalding and children may be put at risk by the hot appliance door. ~ Protect your hands with oven mitts or potholders when using the appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and care ~ Never use a steam cleaner to clean the steam oven. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges or brushes or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the door glass. ~ The side 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.
Guide to the Steam Oven Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Automatic door opener for steam reduction d Door seal e Suction tube f Compartment for water container g Water container h Drip channel i Floor heater j Temperature sensor k Side runners l Steam inlets 10
Guide to the Steam Oven Included accessories All standard and additional accessories can be reordered if necessary (see "Optional accessories").
Guide to the Steam Oven Control panel Sensor buttons Lightly touch the sensor buttons to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a button is touched. Use the Settings menu to change the volume of the tone or to switch the tone off (see "Settings"). Function K C 12 For turning the appliance on and off For scrolling through the menu For selecting menu options or values in the adjacent display (The buttons are illuminated when a selection can be made.
Guide to the Steam Oven Display In addition to the text, the following symbols appear in the display: Symbol - Meaning Appears with a menu item or a prompt, e. g. "Continue", and is associated with a button. Select the desired option by touching the adjacent button. A maximum of 4 options can be shown in the display. This scroll bar indicates that more options are available. ---- A dotted line will appear under the last option. Then the beginning of the list will appear again.
Guide to the Steam Oven Drip tray When you are using perforated pans, place the drip tray on the lowest side runners to collect any dripping liquid and allow it to be removed easily. You can also use the drip tray as a cooking pan if necessary. Water container The maximum amount of water is approx. ½ gallon (2 liters), the minimum is approx. ½ pint ( 0.5 liters). These levels are indicated on the container. Never exceed the maximum level.
Guide to the Steam Oven Preheating phase While the oven is heating up to the set temperature, the display will show the rising temperature inside the oven together with "Preheating" (Exceptions: MasterChef programs and Menu Cooking). The preheating time depends on the quantity and the temperature of the food. It will be longer if you are preparing refrigerated or frozen food. Cooking phase The cooking phase begins when the set temperature is reached.
Guide to the Steam Oven Interior lighting The oven light has been factory-set to go out when cooking starts. If you want it to stay on all the time you can change the default setting (see "Settings"). If the door is left open at the end of cooking, the oven light will turn off automatically after 5 minutes. Please refer to "Steam Cooking" and "Special Modes" for more information and tips on how to use your steam oven.
Initial settings The steam oven will turn on automatically when it is connected to the power supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be asked to select some basic settings which are needed to set the appliance up for first use. Set language and country ^ Touch one of the buttons next to the bar until the language you want appears in the display. ^ Touch the button to the left of the desired language. A checkmark L will appear beside the selected language.
Initial settings Select the time display format You can choose from the following options: – On: The time of day is always displayed even when the oven is turned off. – Off: The time of day is not displayed when the oven is turned off. – Night Dimming: The time is only displayed between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. ^ Touch the button next to the desired time format. ^ Touch the button next to "OK" to confirm your selection.
Before using for the first time A functional test is carried out on the appliance at the factory, this may cause some water may drip from the lines into the oven cavity during transport. Cleaning for the first time ^ Remove any protective wrappings. Water container ^ Take the water and condensate containers out of the appliance wash in the dishwasher or by hand. Accessories / Oven interior ^ Take all accessories out of the oven and clean them by hand or in the dishwasher.
Before using for the first time Set the correct boiling point of water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point of the water, as this varies according to the altitude where the appliance is located. This procedure also flushes the waterlines. This procedure must be carried out to ensure trouble-free functioning of your appliance. ^ Run the Steam Cooking (212° F/100° C) program for 15 minutes. Proceed as described in "Quick guide".
Modes / Programs / Menus Main menu Recommended temperature Temperature range 212° F / 100° C 105 - 212° F / 40 - 100° C - - - - Defrost For gentle thawing of frozen foods 140° F / 60° C 120 -140° F / 50 - 60° C Reheat To gently reheat already cooked foods 212° F / 100° C 175 - 212° F / 80 - 100° C - - 195° F / 90° C 175 - 212° F / 80 - 100° C Sanitize Cookware - - Proof - - Favorites Create and save your favorite dishes - - Settings J Changing the factory settings - - Descalin
Quick guide Preparation ^ Fill the water container to at least the "min" mark. Only use tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container as far as possible into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the oven. Select a mode ^ Turn the oven on s. ^ If the desired mode is not displayed, touch one of the illuminated buttons to the right of the display until the mode appears. ^ Select the mode by touching the button to the left of it.
Quick guide At the end of the cooking time At the end of the cooking time an audible tone sounds. "Steam Reduction" and "Program Finished" appear in the display. The door will open slightly during steam reduction. Wait until "Steam reduction" goes out in the display before opening the door and removing the food. ^ Turn the oven off. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven is turned off. Danger of burning! You could burn yourself on the oven interior, spilled food and the accessories.
Operation During operation Interrupting a program or cooking process Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating element is turned off and the remaining cooking time is stored in memory. Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated. Danger of burns! You could burn yourself on the oven interior, spilled food, accessories and hot steam.
Operation Saving a cooking program You can save a cooking program as one of the "Favorites". "Save" appears in the display at the end of a cooking program. ^ Select "Save". A summary of the program is displayed. ^ Select "Accept". You can save the program using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK". ^ Select the desired name. After entering the name, select "Save" and confirm with "OK". Information about the program is displayed. ^ Confirm with "OK".
Operation Favorites You can save up to 20 cooking programs under their own individual names in the "Favorites" menu. If you have not saved a program of your own yet, the display will show: Create program You can now create you own Favorite program. Already created and saved Favorites are displayed. You can choose from the following options: Edit programs Create programs Use this option to create a new Favorite. Change program Use this option to display and change an existing Favorite.
Operation You can save the program using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK". ^ Select "Save". ^ Select the name you want. After entering the name, select "Save". Information about the program is displayed. ^ Confirm with "OK". Changing a Favorite ^ Select "Favorites". ^ Select "Edit programs". ^ Select "Change program". ^ Select the desired program. Now you can change the cooking steps or the program name. Enter the settings in the usual way.
Additional functions Start time / Finish time You can delay the start time. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling program. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to start. Use "Ready at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to end. The difference between the start time and ready time is the entered cooking time plus the preheating time calculated by the steam oven. If the temperature in the oven is too high, e.g.
Additional functions Timer The timer can be used to time separate kitchen activities. You can also use the timer while a program is running. You can set a time between 1 second and 9 hours 59 minutes, 59 seconds. A time of up to 10 minutes will be shown in min:sec in the display, and a time of more than 10 minutes in h:min. The time must be entered in minutes and seconds or hours, minutes and seconds. Example: 8 minutes = 0:08:00. At the end of the time you will hear an audible tone.
Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the steam oven from being turned on inadvertently. The oven is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If you wish to use this function you have to change the default setting (see "Settings - Safety"). Unlocking ^ Touch the On/Off button K. A message is displayed. ^ Touch "OK" until the message disappears. Now you can use the oven as usual. The system lock will activate itself again automatically a few seconds after turning the oven off.
Additional functions Sensor lock The oven is equipped with a sensor lock to prevent settings from being changed inadvertently during cooking. When sensor lock is activated, with the exception of On/Off K, the sensor buttons will not respond. An elapsed timer can still be confirmed. The oven comes with the sensor lock deactivated. If you wish to use this function you have to change the default setting (see "Settings - Safety"). Unlocking ^ Touch any button. A message is displayed.
Important and useful information The advantages of cooking with steam Vitamins and minerals are retained better, as the food is not immersed in water. When cooked with steam, food retains its natural taste better than with conventional cooking. We therefore recommend not to season the food at all or only after it has been cooked. Food retains its fresh, natural color. Suitable cooking utensils Cooking pans Included with the steam oven are stainless steel cooking pans.
Important and useful information – Place the cooking pans on the inserted rack, not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the pan and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the pan. Drip tray Always place the drip tray on the lowest shelf runner when using perforated pans. The tray will collect any dripping liquid. You can also use the drip tray as a cooking pan.
Important and useful information Temperature The maximum temperature in the steam oven is 212° F / 100° C. Most types of food can be cooked at this temperature. Some more delicate types of food, such as berries, must be cooked at lower temperatures, otherwise they will burst. More information is provided in the relevant chapters. Cooking time In general, the cooking times for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food on a cooktop.
Steam Cooking Vegetables Fresh vegetables Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut into pieces. Frozen vegetables Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand. Exception: Vegetables that have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same cooking time can be cooked together. If vegetables have frozen together in clumps, break them up.
Steam Cooking Cooking duration When cooking vegetables with steam, the cooking duration will depend on the size and desired degree of doneness. Settings MasterChef > Vegetables > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212 ° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary.
Steam Cooking Cooking time in minutes Potatoes, Waxy, Peeled Whole Halved Quartered 27–29 21–22 16–18 Potatoes, Fairly waxy, Peeled Whole Halved Quartered 25–27 19–21 17–18 Potatoes, Floury, Peeled Whole Halved Quartered 26–28 19–20 15–16 Kohlrabi, Cut into Sticks 6–7 Pumpkin, Diced 2–4 Corn on the Cob 30–35 Swiss Chard, Chopped Peppers, Diced / Cut into Strips New Potatoes, Waxy Mushrooms Leeks, Sliced Leeks, Halved Lengthwise 2–3 2 30–32 2 4–5 6 Romanesco, Whole 22–25 Romanesco, Florets 5
Steam Cooking Cooking time in minutes Green Asparagus White Asparagus, 3/4" Width Carrots, Chopped Spinach Pointed Cabbage, Chopped 7 9–10 6 1–2 10–11 Celery, Chopped 4–5 Rutabaga, Chopped 6–7 White Cabbage, Chopped 12 Savoy Cabbage, Chopped 10–11 Zucchini, Sliced 2–3 Snap Peas 5–7 38
Steam Cooking Meat Fresh meat Prepare the meat as usual. Frozen meat Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation For meat that needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. stewing meat, sear the meat in a pan on the cooktop. Cooking time The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. The thicker the meat, the longer the cooking time. Tips Use a perforated pan to retain the flavor when cooking meat. Place a solid pan underneath to catch the juices.
Steam Cooking Settings MasterChef > Meat > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary.
Steam Cooking Sausage Settings MasterChef > Sausage > ...
Steam Cooking Fish Fresh fish Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and filet. Frozen fish Frozen fish should be slightly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to salt fish when cooking with steam, as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavor. Cooking pans Use greased, perforated pans to cook fish.
Steam Cooking Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Observe the cooking times specified in the charts. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently, cook it for only a few minutes more. When cooking fish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the specified cooking time by a few minutes. Tips Cook larger fish on its belly (swimming position).
Steam Cooking The cooking times specified in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary. 44 Temperature in °F/°C Cooking time in minutes Eel 212 / 100 5–7 Perch Filet 212 / 100 8–10 Mahi Mahi), Fileted 185 / 85 3 Trout, ½ lb (250 g) 195 / 90 10–13 Halibut Filet 185 / 85 4–6 Cod Filet 212 / 100 6 Carp, 3.3 lbs (1.
Steam Cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and wash the shellfish. Cooking pans Use greased, perforated pans to cook shellfish. Cooking time The longer shellfish are cooked, the firmer they become. Observe the cooking times given in the chart. When cooking shellfish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you increase the specified cooking time by a few minutes. Settings MasterChef > Shellfish > ...
Steam Cooking Mussels Fresh mussels ,Prepare only mussels that are closed. Do not eat mussels that have not opened after being cooked. Risk of food poisoning! Soak fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to remove all fibers. Frozen mussels Defrost frozen mussels before cooking. Cooking time The longer mussels are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking times given in the chart. Settings MasterChef > Mussels > ...
Steam Cooking Rice Rice swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid, so none of the nutrients are lost. Settings MasterChef > Rice > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Ratio Rice : Liquid Cooking time in minutes 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.
Steam Cooking Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must completely cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Fresh pasta Fresh noodles and pasta, for example, from the store refrigerator, do not swell. Fresh pasta should be cooked in a perforated pan. Separate any pieces of pasta that have stuck together and spread them out evenly in the cooking pan. Settings MasterChef > Pasta > ...
Steam Cooking Dumplings Fresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforated pan. Settings MasterChef > Dumplings > ...
Steam Cooking Grains Grain swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The grain to liquid ratio depends on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings MasterChef > Grains > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Ratio Grain: Liquid Cooking time in minutes 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 1 : 1.
Steam Cooking Legumes Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking time. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking. With unsoaked legumes, a specific ratio of legumes to water is required. Settings MasterChef > Legumes > ...
Steam Cooking Settings Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Not soaked Cooking time in minutes Ratio Legumes: Liquid Kidney Beans 130–140 1:3 Black Beans 100–120 1:3 Pinto Beans 115–135 1:3 White Beans 80–90 1:3 13–14 1:2 7 1:2 Yellow Peas 110–130 1:3 Green Peas, Shelled 60–70 1:3 Beans Lentils Brown Lentils Red Lentils Peas 52
Steam Cooking Eggs Use a perforated pan to boil eggs. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. Use a greased, solid pan for preparing egg dishes, e.g. custard. Settings MasterChef > Eggs > ...
Steam Cooking Fruit Cook fruit in a solid pan so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated pan, place a solid pan directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid pan to make a glaze for a tart. Settings MasterChef > Fruit > ...
Steam Cooking Menu Cooking - Manual Turn the steam reduction off when Menu Cooking (see "Settings"). With Menu Cooking you can cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking times, e.g. tilapia filet with rice and broccoli. The food is placed in the oven at the appropriate time so that the whole meal is ready at the same time. Shelf level When cooking dripping food (e.g. fish) or food with a distinctive color (e.g.
Steam Cooking Example Rice Tilapia Filets Broccoli 20 minutes 6 minutes 4 minutes 20 minutes minus 6 minutes = 14 minutes (first cooking duration: rice) 6 minutes minus 4 minutes = 2 minutes (second cooking duration: tilapia filet) remainder = 4 minutes (third cooking duration: broccoli) Cooking Times 20 min. Rice 6 min. Tilapia Filet 4 min. Broccoli Setting 14 minutes 2 minutes 4 minutes ^ Check that steam reduction has been turned off. ^ Place the rice in the oven first.
Special Modes Reheat Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently without drying it out or over-cooking it. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have been prepared previously (e.g. meat, vegetables and potatoes). Suitable cooking utensils Small quantities can be reheated on a plate, larger quantities should be placed in a cooking pan.
Special Modes Procedure ^ Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 212° F / 100° C and to steam. ^ Then place the plate on the rack in the oven. Settings Special Modes > Reheat, or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Duration: see table Duration in minutes 58 Side Dishes (pasta, rice, etc.
Special Modes Defrost Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 140° F / 60° C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exceptions: 122° F / 50° C for ground meat and game. Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting. Exceptions: Leave bread and baked goods in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb moisture and become soft.
Special Modes Food to be defrosted Weight in oz / g Temperature Defrosting in ° F / ° C time in minutes Standing time in minutes Fruit Apple Sauce 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 Apple Chunks 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 Apricots 1.1 lb / 500 140 / 60 25–28 15–20 Strawberries 10.6 / 300 140 / 60 8–10 10–12 Raspberries/ Black Currants 10.6 / 300 140 / 60 8 10–12 Cherries 5.3 / 150 140 / 60 15 10–15 Peaches 1.1 lb / 500 140 / 60 25–28 15–20 Plums 8.
Special Modes Food to be defrosted Weight in oz / g Temperature in ° F / ° C Defrosting time in minutes Standing time in minutes sliced 140 / 60 8–10 15–20 Ground Meat 8.8 / 250 122 / 50 15–20 10–15 Ground Meat 1.1 lb / 500 122 / 50 20–30 10–15 Stew 1.1 lb / 500 140 / 60 30–40 10–15 Stew 2.2 lb / 1000 140 / 60 50–60 10–15 Liver 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 1.7 lb / 800 140 / 60 25–35 15–20 2.2 lb / 1000 140 / 60 40 15–20 Chicken Legs 5.
Special Modes Canning Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Only use unblemished, fresh produce that is in good condition. Glass jars Only use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist-off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable. Make sure that all the glass jars are the same size so that canning is carried out evenly. After you have filled the jars with the produce, clean the glass rims with a clean cloth and hot water and then seal the jars.
Special Modes Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has turned off. Cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx. 24 hours. Procedure ^ Slide the rack into the lowest shelf level. ^ Place the equal size, open jars on the rack. Make sure that they do not touch one another. Settings MasterChef > (Fruit / Vegetables) > ...
Special Modes Juicing You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit such as berries and cherries. Overripe fruit is perfect, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced and the more intense the flavor. Preparation Sort and clean the fruit. Cut out any blemishes. Remove the stems from grapes and cherries as these are bitter. The stalks do not need to be removed from berries. Tips Try mixing mild and tart fruit.
Special Modes Menu Cooking You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The various components can be selected in any order. The Steam Oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so that food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first. ^ Turn the oven on "On/Off". ^ Fill the water container and push it into the appliance. ^ Then place the drip tray in the oven. ^ Select "Special Modes > Menu Cooking". ^ Select the type of food.
Special Modes Making Yogurt Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. To make yogurt, you will need milk and either fresh live yogurt or a yogurt culture, obtainable from health food stores. Use natural yogurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yogurt is not suitable. The yogurt must be fresh (short storage time). You can use either pasteurized or fresh whole milk. Pasteurized milk can be used without any further treatment.
Special Modes Tip: If you are using yogurt starter powder, you can prepare the yogurt from a mixture of milk and cream. Mix 3 cups (3/4 liter) milk with 1 cup (1/4 liter) of cream. Procedure ^ Mix ½ cup (100 g) yogurt with 4 cups (1 liter) of milk or make up the mixture with yogurt starter powder, following the instructions on the packaging. ^ Pour the mixture into glass jars and seal them. ^ Place the sealed jars in a cooking pan or on the rack. Make sure that they do not touch one another.
Special Modes Proofing Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack. Settings Special Modes > Proof or Steam Cooking Temperature: 105° F / 40° C Duration: as per recipe Dissolving Gelatin Procedure ^ Soak gelatin sheets for five minutes in a bowl with cold water. The gelatin sheets must be completely covered with water. Remove the gelatin sheets from the bowl and squeeze them out. Empty the bowl. Place the squeezed gelatin sheets back in the bowl.
Special Modes Melting Chocolate You can melt any type of chocolate in the steam oven. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. ^ Place large quantities in a non-perforated pan and small quantities in a cup or a dish. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212° F / 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic wrap or a lid. ^ Stir large quantities once during cooking.
Special Modes Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Procedure ^ Cut a cross at the stem end of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the fruit/vegetables in a perforated cooking pan ^ For almonds, it is important to plunge them into cold water as soon as they are taken out of the oven as otherwise the skin cannot be removed.
Special Modes Preserving Apples The storage life of untreated apples can be increased. The apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when optimally stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit. Settings Steam Cooking Temperature: 125° F / 50° C Duration: 5 minutes Blanching Blanch fruit and vegetables before freezing them. Blanching helps maintain the quality of the produce when it is frozen.
Special Modes Sweating Onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking pan with a little butter. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212° F / 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic wrap or a lid. Settings MasterChef > Special > Sweating Onions or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100 °C Duration: 4 minutes Rendering Fat Bacon will not brown.
Special Modes Sanitizing Cookware The steam oven will sanitize baby bottles and other cookware. Check beforehand that the manufacturer guarantees all components are to be heat resistant to 212° F / 100 °C and also steam resistant follow manufacturers instructions. All parts of baby bottles must be completely dry before they are reassembled. This will ensure the bottles stay germ-free. Procedure ^ Dismantle the baby bottles into their individual components.
Special Modes Decrystallizing Honey Procedure ^ Loosen the lid and place the jar (glass only) of honey in a perforated cooking pan or on the rack. ^ Stir the honey once during the process.
MasterChef Your appliance has numerous MasterChef programs. Operating modes, temperatures and times are saved for the individual programs. The degree of cooking is shown by a bar with seven segments. Factory setting is a medium doneness. Select the level of doneness by moving the slider to the left or right. The weights shown refer to the weight per piece. You can cook a piece of salmon with a weight of ½ lb (250 g) or 10 pieces of salmon with a weight of ½ lb (250 g) at the same time.
MasterChef ^ Select "MasterChef". ^ Select the respective submenu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the desired vegetable (e.g. Cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm the corresponding preset settings. ^ Select the cooking method and set the degree of cooking as required. Continue cooking If the food is not yet cooked the way you want after an automatic program has run, you can continue cooking. ^ Select "Continue cooking". ^ Select how well cooked you want the food to be and confirm with "OK".
Settings Your appliance has a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are highlighted. "Back" takes you back to the previous level. After confirming with "OK" or if you do not make a selection within approx. 15 seconds, the display will go back to the previous level. There are a number of language choices available for the display.
Settings The factory setting for the respective option is shown in bold.
Settings Menu item Available settings Water Hardness Soft (< 8.7 gr/gal, < 8.4° dH, < 1.5 mmol/l) Medium ( < 8.7 - 14.6 gr/gal, 8.4 - 14° dH, 1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) Hard (> 14.6 gr/gal, > 14° dH, > 2.
Cleaning and care ,Risk of injury! Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Risk of damage! Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the appliance. Only use cleaning agents designed for domestic use. Do not use cleaning agents or dishwashing liquids containing aliphatic hydrocarbons. These could cause the seals to swell. Clean and dry the appliance and accessories after each use.
Cleaning and care Appliance front Remove soiling on the appliance front right away. If soiling is left on, it may be impossible to remove and the surfaces can discolor or change. Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior. However do not allow them to sit or "puddle", this can cause damage to the surface. Remove the cleaner promptly. Clean the appliance front with a clean sponge, dishwashing liquid and warm water. Then wipe them dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning and care Oven interior Dry the oven interior, door seal, drip channel, inside of the door and the compartment for the water container after each use. Use a sponge or absorbent cloth to wipe off any condensate that has built up. Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge, liquid dish soap and warm water. Then wipe with clean water. After prolonged use, the floor heater can become discolored from dripping liquids.
Cleaning and care Water container Remove and empty the water container after each use. Rinse it by hand and then dry it to prevent limescale deposits. Side runners The runners can be cleaned with water and liquid dish soap or in the dishwasher. ^ Pull the runners sideways first a, then forward b and out. ^ When replacing the runners, make sure that they are inserted correctly (see illustration). Press them in firmly.
Cleaning and care Descaling We recommend that you use Miele Descaling Tablets (see "Optional accessories") for descaling the appliance. They have been specifically designed for optimal descaling of Miele products. Other descaling agents, which - in addition to citric acid - may contain other acids and/or other undesirable substances such as chlorides, might damage the product. Also, the desired effect cannot be guaranteed if the descaling solution does not have the required concentration.
Cleaning and care It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first 6 minutes. Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling process. If it is turned off before the end, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again. The water container will need emptying and refilling with fresh tap water twice during descaling. Follow the instructions in the display. A message will appear in the display when the descaling process has been completed.
Cleaning and care Oven door Removing the door Before the door can be removed the release levers on both door hinges must be unlocked. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Unlock the release levers on both door hinges by pushing on them. Turn the release levers until they click and are in a slanted position. Risk of injury. Never pull the door off the brackets in the horizontal position. This will cause them to snap back, and damage the device.
Cleaning and care ^ Close the door until it stops. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up at a slant and off the hinges. Do not lift the door at the door handle. The handle and door panels could be damaged. Make sure that the door is not tilted during removal. Refitting the door ^ Insert the back of the door on the hinges. Make sure that the door is not tilted. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Turn the release levers until they click in the vertical position.
Frequently asked questions ,Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance cannot be turned on. The circuit breaker has tripped. ^ Reset the circuit breaker (see data plate for the correct fuse rating). There may be a technical fault. ^ Disconnect the appliance from the electric power supply for approx. 1 minute.
Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution During use, an unusually large amount of steam escapes from parts of the steam oven where it does not usually. The door is not properly closed. ^ Close the door. The door seal is not seated properly. ^ Press the door seal all the way around the door to make sure it is fitted evenly. The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracks. ^ Replace the seal. A whistling sound is heard when the appliance is turned on again.
Optional accessories Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances including Miele cleaning and conditioning products. These products can be easily ordered from the Miele website, Miele or your Miele dealer.
Optional accessories DGGL 5 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 2 ½" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 4" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DGG 7 Solid cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 4" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 8 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 10 ½" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 325 x 265 x 40 mm (WxDxH) DGG 11 Solid cooking pan 11 3/4" x 14" x 3/4" (WxDxH) 300 x 350 x 20 mm ((WxDxH) DGD 1/3 Lid for 12 3/4" x 7" (325 x 175 mm) cooking pans 91
Optional accessories DGD 1/2 Lid for 12 3/4" x 10 ½" (325 x 265 mm) cooking pans Drip tray DGG 21 To catch dripping liquids 12 3/4" x 17" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 325 x 430 x 40 mm (WxDxH) Wire Oven Rack For use with your own cooking pans Cleaning and conditioning products Descaling tablets Qty 6 To descale the appliance Glass ceramic and stainless steel cleaner 250 ml Removes discoloration from the floor heater caused by dripping liquids. Removes discoloration from cooking pans.
After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the phone numbers listed on the back of this booklet. When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate.
Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,WARNING - Read all instructions before installation or use of the steam oven to prevent injury and machine damage. ~ Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency on the appliance's data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. These ratings must match to prevent damaging the steam oven. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in a tall cabinet * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommended location of the electrical outlet e Power cord 97
Appliance and installation dimensions Installation under a countertop If the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions for installation of the cooktop as well as its installation height.
Appliance and installation dimensions Installation in combination with an oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommended location of the electrical outlet e Power cord f Cut-out for ventilation when combined with a self-cleaning oven g Oven 99
Appliance and installation dimensions Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front 100
Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the installation niche and align it. The appliance must be level, so that the steam generator can operate properly. Deviation from the horizontal should not exceed 2°. ^ Secure the appliance to the left and right side of the cabinet with the two supplied 1/8" x 1" (3.5 x 25 mm) wood screws.
Electrical connection ,CAUTION: Before installation or servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the main power or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Caring for our environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of an old appliance The transport and protective packing materials are environmentally friendly for disposal and may be recyclable. Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials. Ensure that any plastic wrap is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 800-843-7231 609-419-9898 609-419-4298 Fax: www.mieleusa.com Technical Service & Support Nationwide Phone: 800-999-1360 888-586-8056 Fax: TechnicalService@mieleusa.com Headquarters and Miele Centre 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.
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