Miele 09-580-070 User Manual

Operating and 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. 09 580 070en-GB

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5

Caring for the environment.........................................12

Guide to the appliance ............................................13

Front view........................................................13

Accessories supplied ..............................................14

Description of the functions ........................................15

Control panel .....................................................15

Condensate tray ..................................................16

Water container ...................................................16

Noises ..........................................................16

Temperature .....................................................17

Recommended temperature.......................................17

Cooking duration .................................................17

Heating-up phase .................................................18

Cooking phase....................................................18

Before using for the first time.......................................19

Cleaning for the first time............................................19

Setting the water hardness level ......................................20

Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................20

Operating principles ..............................................21

Preparation ......................................................21

Setting the temperature and duration ..................................21

At the end of the duration ...........................................22

After use.........................................................22

Operation .......................................................23

Interrupting operation ..............................................23

Changing the temperature...........................................23

Changing the duration ..............................................23

Insufficient water ..................................................24

Additional functions ..............................................25

General notes ....................................................26

The advantages of cooking with steam .................................26

Suitable containers ................................................26

Cooking containers..............................................26

Your own containers .............................................26

Condensate tray ..................................................27

Shelf level........................................................27

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Contents

Frozen food ......................................................27

Temperature .....................................................27

Cooking duration (time) .............................................28

Cooking with liquid ................................................28

Your own recipes ..................................................28

Steam cooking ...................................................29

Vegetables.......................................................29

Meat ............................................................33

Sausages ........................................................35

Fish ............................................................36

Shellfish .........................................................39

Mussels .........................................................40

Rice ............................................................41

Pasta ...........................................................42

Dumplings .......................................................43

Grain ...........................................................44

Dried pulses......................................................45

Hen's eggs ......................................................47

Fruit ............................................................48

Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) ..................................49

Special applications ..............................................51

Reheating........................................................51

Defrosting .......................................................53

Bottling..........................................................57

Extracting juice with steam ..........................................60

Making yoghurt ...................................................61

Proving yeast dough ...............................................63

Dissolving gelatine.................................................63

Melting chocolate .................................................64

Skinning vegetables and fruit ........................................65

Apple storage ....................................................66

Blanch ..........................................................66

Sweating onions...................................................67

Bacon...........................................................67

Disinfecting items .................................................68

Heating damp flannels..............................................68

Decrystallise honey ................................................69

Making eierstich...................................................69

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Contents

Settings.........................................................70

Cleaning and care ................................................72

Appliance front / Casing ............................................73

Oven interior .....................................................74

Accessories ......................................................75

Drip tray, cooking containers ......................................75

Side runners ...................................................75

Water container ...................................................76

Coupling seal ..................................................77

Descaling........................................................78

Problem solving guide ............................................80

Optional accessories..............................................84

Cooking containers ................................................84

Cleaning and care products .........................................86

Other accessories .................................................87

Safety instructions for installation...................................88

DG 6020.........................................................89

Appliance and building-in dimensions .................................89

DG 6030.........................................................94

Appliance and building-in dimensions .................................94

Installation ......................................................98

Fitting the feet ....................................................98

Installing the appliance .............................................99

Electrical connection.............................................100

After sales service, data plate, guarantee ............................102

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before installation and
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 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

The steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and

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similar working and residential environments.

The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

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It is intended for domestic use only as described in these

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operating instructions. Any other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.

The appliance can only be used by people with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the

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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if

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they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and
understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean the appliance

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unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do

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not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation.

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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.

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Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of
adults. Make sure that children do not attempt to open the door
when the appliance is in operation. Keep children well away from
the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of
burning.

Danger of injury.

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Children could hurt themselves on an open door. Do not let them
swing on it.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause

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considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.

A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible

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signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

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when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is present. If in any doubt please have the electrical
connection inspected by an electrician.

Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that

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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 appliance to the mains electricity supply by a

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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).

For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has

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been built in.

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

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on a ship).

Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical

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connections or components and mechanical parts is highly
dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

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undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when

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original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must
only be replaced by genuine original Miele spare parts.

If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the

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appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must be
connected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a

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suitably 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

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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Danger of burning.

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The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
You could burn yourself on the oven interior, cooked food, oven
accessories or hot steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and
when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven. Take care when
putting cooking containers into the oven or removing them not to
spill the contents.

Danger of burning.

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There may be some residual hot water in the water container at the
end of a cooking process. Take care not to spill the contents when
taking the water container out of the appliance.

Do not bottle or heat up food in closed tins in the oven, as

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pressure will build up in the tin causing it to explode.

You could injure yourself on the open oven door.

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Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

Plastic dishes which are not heat- and steam resistant melt at

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high temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use temperature- (to 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic dishes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the

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moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance.
Do not use the oven for keeping food warm and do not use utensils
in the appliance which could corrode.

For reasons of hygiene and to prevent the build-up of moisture in

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the appliance, the water container should be emptied after each
use.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning and care

Danger of injury.

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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The
steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking.

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Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp
metal tools to clean the door glass.

The side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see

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"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them fitted.

Do not immerse the water container in water, or clean it in a

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dishwasher. Connecting the water container into the appliance when
wet could cause an electric shock.

Accessories

Only use genuine Miele original spare parts and accessories with

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this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other
manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele
cannot accept liability.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.

Disposing of your old
appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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Front view

Guide to the appliance

a Control panel

b Ventilation outlet

c Door seal

d Steam channel

e Compartment for water container

f Water container (with insert)

g Contact point for water container

h Side runners with 4 shelf levels

i Steam inlet

j Drip channel in the oven

k Floor heater

l Temperature sensor

m Steam outlet

n Drip channel in the door

o Door release

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Guide to the appliance

Accessories supplied

The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a
range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see
"Optional accessories").

Condensate tray DGG 15

To catch excess moisture
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)

DGGL 1

2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40mm(WxDxH)

Silicone grease

For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container

Miele steam oven cookbook

A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.

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Control panel

Sensor controls

Description of the functions

Lightly touch sensors a - c to operate the appliance. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You
can deactivate this, if wished (see "Settings").

During operation numbers and symbols will appear in the
display d

Sensor(s) Function

a s - For switching the appliance on and off

- For calling up the descaling process

Display

b ?

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c OK For confirming the temperature / duration /

s + ? For calling up programming mode

Display Meaning

p (flashing) No water or water container not present

Numbers + °C Temperature

Numbers + h Duration

Number(s) +kThe appliance needs to be descaled.

- For setting the temperature and cooking
duration

- For scrolling through the Programming
settings

selection

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Description of the functions

Condensate tray

When you are using perforated containers, always 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.

Water container

The maximum water level is 1.2 litres, the minimum 0.75 litres.
The water level markers are located inside and outside the
container. On no account exceed the upper or maximum
level marker.
The maximum quantity of 1.2 litres of water is sufficient to run
a cooking programme at 100 °C for approx. 2 hours, and the
minimum quantity of 0.75 litres of water is sufficient to run a
cooking programme at 100 °C for approx. 30 minutes,
providing the door is not opened.
If the p symbol is flashing, either the water container is not
sitting correctly or there is not enough water in it.

Noises

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You can hear the noise of the fan when the appliance is
operating.
Noises similar to those of a kettle can be heard when steam is
being generated.

Temperature

The steam oven has a temperature range of 40 °C to 100 °C.
The appliance is set at 100 °C when the oven is switched on.
You can alter the temperature in 5 °C steps.

Recommended temperature

100 °C:
For cooking all types of food,
Reheating,
Menu cooking (whole meals)
Bottling,
Extracting juice with steam,

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85 °C:
For cooking fish gently.

60 °C:
For defrosting.

40 °C
For proving yeast,
Preparing yoghurt,

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Description of the functions

Cooking duration

A duration of between 1 minute (0:01) and 9 hours 59 minutes
(9:59) can be set.

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Description of the functions

Heating-up phase

During the heating-up phase the oven compartment is heated
to the set temperature. The display will show the temperature
of the cooking compartment as it rises.

The duration of the heating-up phase will depend on the
quantity and the temperature of the food. In general the
heating-up phase will last for approx. 7 minutes. The duration
will be longer if you are preparing refrigerated or frozen food.

Filling the water container with hot water will shorten the
heating-up time.

Cooking phase

The cooking phase begins when the set temperature is
reached. During the cooking phase the duration remaining
(time left) will be shown in the display.

Please refer to "Steam cooking" and "Special applications"
for more information and tips on how to use your steam
oven.

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Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied
with this documentation in the space provided in the "After
sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet.

Cleaning for the first time

Remove any protective foil.

^

^ Open the door by pressing on the left hand side of the door

release. The door will open slightly.

Water container

^ Take the water container out of the appliance and remove

the insert (see "Cleaning and care - Water container").

Before using for the first time

^ Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly by

hand using hot water. Do not use any washing-up liquid or
detergent.

Do not clean the water container or the insert in a
dishwasher. Do not immerse the water container in water.

Accessories / Oven interior

^

Take all accessories out of the oven. Wash them in a mild
solution of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the
dishwasher.

The appliance has been treated at the factory with a
conditioning agent.

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To remove this, clean the oven interior with a mild solution
of washing-up liquid and hot water and then dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness level

The steam oven is set at the factory to the hard (S04) water
hardness setting. It must be adjusted to local water hardness
to ensure problem-free operation and so that descaling can
be carried out at the correct interval. The harder the water,
the more often the appliance will need to be descaled.

Check the hardness of your local water supply and adjust

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the water hardness as necessary (see "Settings").

Setting the correct boiling point for water

Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling
point for water, as this varies according to the altitude of the
location of the appliance. This procedure adjusts the
appliance to the altitude in your area and also flushes out the
waterways.

This process must be carried out to ensure efficient
functioning of your appliance.

^ Run the appliance at 100 °C for 15 minutes. Proceed as

described in "Brief operating instructions".

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If you move house, the appliance will need to be re-set 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").

Preparation

Fill the water container with mains tap water up to at least

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the "min" marker. You do not need to remove the insert.

Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral
water or other liquids.

Push the water container into the appliance until it

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connects.

If the water container is not positioned correctly, the
appliance will not heat up and after a while F20 will appear in
the display (see "Problem solving guide").

Place the food in the oven.

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^ Touch the s sensor to switch the appliance on.

Setting the temperature and duration

"100" will appear in the display and the "°C" will start flashing.

^ If you want to cook with 100 °C, confirm the setting with

"OK".

Operating principles

If necessary, you can reduce the temperature by touching the
? sensor. Confirm with "OK".

After confirming the temperature, 3 zeros will appear in
display and "h" will start flashing.

^

Set the cooking duration you want by touching ; (from
0:00 upwards) or ? (from 9:59 downwards).

^

Confirm your selection by touching "OK".

The appliance will start automatically after the duration has
been confirmed.

If you do not complete these steps within 15 minutes, the
appliance will switch itself off.

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Operating principles

At the end of the duration

At the end of the set cooking duration, an audible tone will
sound, 3 zeros will appear and "h" will flash in the display.

Switch off the appliance.

^

The fan will continue to run for a while after the appliance has
been switched off. If you want to reduce the run-on time, you
can do so by removing the water container as soon as you
have switched the appliance off.

Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back
from the appliance and wait until the steam has
dissipated.

Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven interior, spilled food,
accessories and hot steam.
Use oven gloves when removing hot food from the
appliance.

After use

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^ Remove the condensate tray and empty it.

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Remove and empty the water container, pushing upwards
slightly as you take it out of the appliance.

^

After each use, clean and dry the whole appliance as
described in "Cleaning and care".

Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is
completely dry.

The appliance is designed in such a way that there will
always be a little residual water left in the water container
after use. If there is no residual water, there is something
wrong. Call Miele Service.

Interrupting operation

Operation is interrupted when the door is opened. The
heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remains
stored in memory.

Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back
from the appliance and wait until the steam has
dissipated.

When opening the appliance, take great care that hot
water which may have collected in the drip channel in the
door does not overflow.

Danger of burning.
When putting the condensate tray or cooking containers
into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the
contents. Do not come into contact with hot steam and do
not touch the hot oven sides.
Use oven gloves when removing hot food from the
appliance.

Operation will resume when the door is closed.
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.

Operation

Changing the temperature

You can alter the temperature at any time during operation.
Touch the "OK" sensor once. The display will change to the
temperature setting display and "C" will flash. Set the
temperature as described earlier.

Changing the duration

You can alter the cooking duration at any time during
operation. Touch the "OK" sensor twice. The display will
change to the cooking duration setting display and "h" will
flash. Set the cooking duration as described earlier.

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Operation

Insufficient water

Insufficient water is indicated by the flashing p symbol and
an audible tone.

Remove the water container and fill it with fresh tap water.

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Push the water container into the appliance until it

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connects.

Close the door.

^

Operation will continue.

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Pre-heating

Using pre-heat

Additional functions

Your appliance has a pre-heating function. This heats the
oven interior to approx. 40 °C. The heating-up time is then
shorter as the oven interior is pre-heated and therefore the
cooking process takes less time.

The appliance is delivered with the pre-heating function
deactivated. If you wish to use it you will need to alter the
setting (see "Settings").

When the pre-heating function has been activated you can
still choose whether you want to use it for each programme.

The water container must be filled with water for
pre-heating and present in the appliance.

The pre-heating process will be cancelled if the door is
opened. You can start the process again by switching the
appliance off and then back on again.

^ Switch on the appliance.

Not using pre-heat

100 will appear in the display. °C will start flashing. Do not
confirm .

After a few seconds the pre-heating process will begin and
the display will show the temperature as it rises.

When pre-heating is finished, 100 will appear in the display
and °C will flash.

^

Place the food in the oven.

^

Set the temperature and duration as normal.

^

Place the food in the oven.

^

Switch on the appliance.

100 will appear in the display. °C will start flashing.

^

Confirm this or set the required temperature.

^

Set the required duration.

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General notes

This section contains general information about steam
cooking. You will find more detailed information about
particular foods and how to cook them in the other sections.

The advantages of cooking with steam

Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is
not immersed in water.

Cooking with steam also retains the true taste of the food
better than conventional cooking. We therefore recommend
seasoning the food after it has been cooked. Food retains its
fresh, orginal colour.

Suitable containers

Cooking containers

This steam oven is supplied with stainless steel cooking
containers.

Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and
solid, are available as optional extras (please refer to
"Optional accessories"). This enables you to choose the most
suitable container for the food you are preparing.

Your own containers

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It is best to use perforated containers if possible. The steam
can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked
evenly.

You can also use your own containers. Please note:

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If using plastic cooking containers, make sure that they are
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.

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Thick-sided containers made from porcelain, china or
stoneware, for example, are not so suitable for steam
cooking. They do not conduct heat well and as a result
cooking durations will be considerably longer than those
given in the charts.

Condensate tray

Shelf level

General notes

Place the cooking container in a sufficiently large

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perforated container, not on the oven floor.

Ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 cm between the

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upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking
compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.

When using a perforated cooking container, push the
condensate tray onto the lowest shelf runner to catch any
drips.

You can also use the condensate tray as a cooking container
if necessary.

You can select any shelf level. You can also cook on several
levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking
duration.

Frozen food

Temperature

The heating up phase for frozen food is longer than for fresh
food. The greater the quantity of frozen food, the longer the
heating up phase.

A maximum temperature of 100 °C is reached in the steam
oven. Most types of food will cook at this temperature. Some
more delicate types of food, such as soft fruit, must be
cooked at lower temperatures as otherwise they will burst.
More information is given in the relevant section.

Combination with food warming drawers
When the warming drawer is in use, the oven cavity can
reach a temperature of 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.

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General notes

Cooking duration (time)

In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are
the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. More
information about any factors which may affect the cooking
duration is given in the relevant sections.

The quantity of food does not affect the cooking duration.
1 kg of potatoes will take the same time to cook as 500 g.

The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We
recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If
food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be
put back in the oven and cooked for longer.

Cooking with liquid

When cooking with liquid only fill the cooking container2/3full
to prevent the liquid spilling when the cooking container is
removed from the oven.

Your own recipes

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Food and recipes which are prepared in pot or a pan can
also be cooked in the steam oven. The cooking times in the
steam oven will be the same. Please note that food will not be
brown or crisp when cooking with steam.

Vegetables

Fresh

Frozen

Cooking containers

Steam cooking

Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean
and cut them up.

Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand,
Exception: vegetables frozen in a block.

Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of
time to cook can be cooked together.

If vegetables have frozen together in clumps, break these up
before cooking with steam. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration.

Food such as peas or asparagus spears, which have little or
no space between them will take longer to cook because the
steam has less space to work in. For an even 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 shallow cooking containers rather than
using one deep one.

Shelf level

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.

When cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour (e.g
beetroot) in a perforated container, place the perforated
container directly above the condensate tray to avoid any
colour transfer.

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Steam cooking

Cooking duration

Settings

As with conventional methods, when cooking vegetables with
steam the cooking duration will depend on the size and also
whether you want the vegetables to be al dente or soft/well
done. Example:
waxy potatoes, cut into quarters = approx. 18 minutes
waxy potatoes, cut in half = approx. 22 minutes
Brussels sprouts, large, al dente = approx. 12 minutes
Brussels sprouts, small, soft = approx. 12 minutes

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

The durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh
vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking
duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the
shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for
longer.

Duration in minutes

Artichokes 32–38

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Beans, green 10–12

Beetroot, whole 53–57

Black salsify, whole 9–10

Broccoli florets 3–4

Cauliflower florets 8

Celeriac, cut into batons 6–7

Celery, chopped 4–5

Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8

Chantenay carrots, halved 6–7

Chantenay carrots, chopped 4

Cauliflower, whole 27–28

Chicory, halved 4–5

Chinese cabbage, chopped 3

Steam cooking

Duration in minutes

Corn on the cob 30–35

Courgettes, sliced 2–3

Curly kale, chopped 23–26

Fairly firm potatoes, peeled

whole
halved
quartered

Fennel, cut into strips 4–5

Fennel, halved 10–12

Firm potatoes, peeled

whole
halved
quartered

Floury potatoes, peeled

whole
halved
quartered

25–27
19–21
17–18

27–29
21–22
16–18

26–28
19–20
15–16

Green asparagus 7

Kohlrabi, cut into batons 6–7

Leeks, halved lengthwise 6

Leeks, sliced 4–5

Main crop carrots, chopped 6

New potatoes, firm 30–32

Peas 3

Pepper, diced / cut into strips 2

Pumpkin, diced 2–4

Red cabbage, chopped 23–26

Romanesco florets 5–7

Romanesco, whole 22–25

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Steam cooking

Duration in minutes

Savoy cabbage, chopped 10–11

Spinach 1–2

Spring cabbage, chopped 10–11

Sprouts 10–12

Sugar snap peas 5–7

Swede, chopped 6–7

Swiss chard, chopped 2–3

White asparagus 9–10

White cabbage, chopped 12

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Meat

Fresh

Frozen

Preparation

Cooking duration

Steam cooking

Prepare the meat in the usual way.

Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking in the
steam oven (see "Defrosting").

For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked,
sear the meat in a pan on the hob first.

The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the
texture of the meat, and not on the weight. The thicker the
piece of meat, the longer the cooking duration. A piece of
meat weighing 500 g which is 10 cm thick will take longer to
cook than a piece of meat weighing 500 g which is 5 cm
thick.

Tips

If you want to preserve the juices, cook in a perforated
container. 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 all be used
to make stock. Place the meat together with some mixed
vegetables in a solid cooking container and add cold water.
The longer the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.

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Steam cooking

Settings

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We
recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If
food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be
put back in the oven and cooked for longer.

Meat Duration

in minutes

Beef stew 105–115

Boiling fowl, covered with water 80–90

Boiled topside 110–120

Brisket, covered with water 130–140

Chicken breast fillet 8–10

Gammon slices 6–8

Knuckle 135–145

Lamb stew 12–16

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Leg steak, covered with water 110–120

Poularde 60–70

Shank 105–115

Top rib, covered with water 110–120

Turkey escalope 4–6

Turkey roulade 12–15

Veal cutlets 3–4

Sausages

Settings

Steam cooking

Temperature: 90 °C
Duration: See chart

Sausages Duration in minutes

Frankfurters 6–8

Bologna sausages 6–8

Veal sausages 6–8

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Steam cooking

Fish

Fresh

Frozen

Preparation

Cooking containers

Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet.

Defrost frozen fish before cooking (see "Defrosting").

Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The
citric acid makes 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.

If using a perforated container to cook fish, grease it
beforehand.

Shelf level

Temperature

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When cooking fish in a perforated container at the same time
as cooking other types of food in other containers, place the
container with the fish directly above the condensate tray to
catch any liquid and so avoid any transfer of tastes to other
food.

85°C–90°C

For gently cooking delicate types of fish, such as sole.

100 °C

For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. cod and salmon.
Also for cooking fish in sauce or stock.

Cooking duration

Tips

Steam cooking

The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the
texture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish,
the longer the cooking duration.A3cmthick piece of fish
weighing 500 g will take longer to cook thana2cmthick
piece of fish weighing 500 g.

The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Use the
cooking durations given in the chart.
If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently only cook it
for a few minutes more.

When cooking fish in sauce or stock, we recommend that you
increase the cooking duration quoted by a few minutes.

Adding herbs 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
shape 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 vegetables in a solid cooking container and add
cold water. Cook at 100 °C for 60 to 90 minutes. The longer
the cooking duration, the stronger the stock.

Blue fish is fish which is cooked in water and vinegar (refer
to the recipe for the ratio of water to vinegar). It is important
not to damage the skin of the fish. This method is suitable for
cooking carp, trout, tench, eel and salmon.

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Steam cooking

Settings

Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

The cooking durations given in the chart are guidelines for
fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking
duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the
shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for
longer.

Temperature

in °C

Atlantic cod fillet 100 6

Carp, 1.5 kg 100 18–25

Coley fillet 85 3

Eel 100 5–7

Haddock fillet 100 4–6

Halibut fillet 85 4–6

Monk fish fillet 85 8–10

Perch fillet 100 8–10

Pikeperch fillet 85 4

Plaice fillet 85 4–5

Rose fish fillet 100 6–8

Salmon fillet 100 6–8

Salmon steak 100 8–10

Salmon trout 90 14–17

Seabream fillet 85 3

Duration

in minutes

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Sole fillet 85 3

Trout, 250 g 90 10–13

Tuna fillet 100 6–8

Turbot fillet 85 5–8

Shellfish

Preparation

Cooking containers

Cooking duration

Settings

Steam cooking

Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam.

Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the
shellfish.

If using a perforated container grease it beforehand.

The longer shellfish are cooked, the harder 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.

Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

Temperature

in °C

Crevettes 90 3

Prawns 90 3

King prawns 90 4

Small shrimps 90 3

Crayfish 95 10–15

Large shrimps 90 3

Duration

in minutes

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Steam cooking

Mussels

Fresh

Frozen

Cooking duration

Only cook mussels which are closed.

,

N.B. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after
being cooked. Danger of food poisoning.

Steep fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking
to rinse out any sand. Then brush the mussels vigorously to
remove the attached fibres.

Defrost frozen mussels before cooking.

The longer mussels are cooked, the harder they become.
Use the cooking durations given in the chart.

Settings

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Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

Temperature

in °C

Barnacles 100 2

Bearded mussels 90 12

Cockles 100 2

Pilgrim scallops 90 5

Razor clams 100 2–4

Venus mussels 90 4

Duration

in minutes

Rice

Settings

Steam cooking

Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid.
The proprotion of rice to liquid depends on the type of rice.

The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients
are lost.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Ratio

Rice : Liquid

Basmati rice 1 : 1,5 15

Brown rice 1 : 1.5 26–29

Parboiled rice 1 : 1.5 23–25

Round grain rice

Pudding rice
Risotto

Wild rice 1 : 1.5 26–29

1 : 2,5
1 : 2.5

Duration

in minutes

30

18–19

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Steam cooking

Pasta

Dry pasta

Fresh

Settings

Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked
in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid
gives better results.

Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by

Fresh pasta, such as you can buy from the supermarket
chilled counter, does not need to absorb water. Cook fresh
pasta in a perforated container.

Separate any pieces of pasta which have stuck together and
spread them out in the cooking container.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

1

/3.

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Fresh Duration in minutes

Gnocchi 3

Knöpfli 2

Ravioli 3

Spätzle 2

Tortellini 3

Dry pasta, covered with water

Tagliatelli 14

Vermicelli 8

Dumplings

Settings

Steam cooking

Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well
covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is
because even although they have been soaked in water
beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture.

Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Duration

in minutes

Boil-in-the-bag bread dumplings 18–20

Boil-in-the-bag potato dumplings 20

Sweet dumplings 30

Yeast dumplings 20

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Steam cooking

Grain

Settings

Grain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked in
liquid. The proportion of grain to liquid depends on the type
of grain.

Grain can be cooked whole or cracked.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Ratio

Grain : Liquid

Duration

in minutes

Amaranth 1 : 1.5 15–17

Bulgar 1 : 1.5 9

Green spelt, cracked 1 : 1 7

Green spelt, whole 1 : 1 18–20

Millet 1 : 1.5 10

Oats, cracked 1 : 1 7

Oats, whole 1 : 1 18

Polenta 1 : 3 10

Quinoa 1 : 1.5 15

Rye, cracked 1 : 1 10

Rye, whole 1 : 1 35

Wheat, cracked 1 : 1 8

Wheat, whole 1 : 1 30

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Dried pulses

Settings

Steam cooking

Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before
cooking. Soaking makes pulses more digestible and shortens
the cooking duration required.
Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking.

Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking.
With unsoaked pulses a specific ratio of pulses : water is
required.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Soaked

Duration in minutes

Beans

Adzuki beans 20–25

Black beans 55–60

Haricot beans 34–36

Kidney beans 55–65

Pinto beans 55–65

Peas

Green split peas 27

Yellow split peas 40–50

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Steam cooking

Unsoaked

Duration

in minutes

Ratio

Pulses: Liquid

Beans

Adzuki beans 95–105 1 : 3

Black beans 100–120 1 : 3

Haricot beans 80–90 1 : 3

Kidney beans 130–140 1 : 3

Pinto beans 115–135 1 : 3

Lentils

Brown lentils 13–14 1 : 2

Red lentils 7 1 : 2

Peas

Green split peas 60–70 1 : 3

Yellow split peas 110–130 1 : 3

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Hen's eggs

Settings

Steam cooking

Use a perforated container to cook boiled eggs in the steam
oven.

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 solid container for preparing egg dishes, such as
scrambled eggs.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Duration in minutes

Size S

soft
medium
hard

Size M

soft
medium
hard

3
5
9

4
6

10

Size L

soft
medium
hard

Size XL

soft
medium
hard

5
7

12

6
8

13

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Steam cooking

Fruit

Tip

Settings

Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost.
If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place a
solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice.

You can use the juice which has collected in the solid
container to make a glaze for a fruit flan.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Duration in minutes

Apple pieces 1–3

Cherries 2–4

Gooseberries 2–3

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Mirabelle plums 1–2

Nectarine / Peach pieces 1–2

Pear chunks 1–3

Plums 1–3

Quince, diced 6–8

Rhubarb pieces 1–2

Menu cooking (cooking whole meals)

You can use the steam oven to cook a whole meal containing
types of food which have different cooking durations, e.g. fish
fillet with rice and broccoli. The food which has the longest
cooking duration is placed in the steam oven first and then
each subsequent dish is placed in the oven at the
appropriate time so that the whole meal is ready at the same
time.

Shelf level

When cooking fish or food with a distinctive colour (e.g.
beetroot) in a perforated container, place the perforated
container directly above the condensate tray to avoid any
transfer of tastes 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.

Steam cooking

Cooking duration

If the recommended cooking temperature for the food is
85 °C for example, try cooking it at 100 °C and testing the
result. Some delicate types of fish with a soft structure, e.g.
sole and plaice will become very firm when cooked at 100 °C.

If you are increasing the recommended temperature, shorten
the cooking duration by approx.

1

/3.

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Steam cooking

Example

Rice 20 minutes
Fish fillet 6 minutes
Broccoli 4 minutes

20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes (1st duration: rice)
6 minutes less 4 minutes = 2 minutes (2nd duration: fish fillet)
Remaining time = 4 minutes (3rd duration: broccoli)

Duration 20 min - rice

6 min - fish fillet

4 min -

broccoli

Setting 14 min 2 min 4 min

^ Place the rice in the oven first.

^ Set the first cooking duration: 14 minutes.

^ After 14 minutes, place the fish in the oven.

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^ Set the second cooking duration: 2 minutes.

^ After 2 minutes, place the broccoli in the oven.

^

Set the third cooking duration: 4 minutes.

Reheating

Suitable containers

Duration

Special applications

The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently,
without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat
evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating
process.

You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have
been prepared previously (e.g. meat, vegetables and
potatoes).

Small quantities can be reheated on a plate, larger quantities
should be placed in a cooking container.

The number of plates or 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.

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 peppers or roulades, should
be cut in half.

Please note that breaded items, such as schnitzel, will not
retain their crispness when they are reheated.

Reheat sauces separately, except for dishes such as stew
and casseroles where the sauce is part of the dish.

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Special applications

Procedure

Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that is

^

resistant to temperatures up to 100°C and to steam.

Place the plate or dish in a sufficiently large perforated

^

container.

Settings

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: See chart

Casserole 8–10

Fish fillet 6–8

Meat 8–10

Plated meals 8–10

Poultry 8–10

Side dishes (pasta, rice, etc.) 8–10

Duration in minutes

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Soup 8–10

Vegetables 8–10

Defrosting

It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at
room temperature.

Temperature

60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting.

Exception: 50 °C for minced meat and game.

Before and after defrosting

Remove all packaging before defrosting.

Exceptions:

Leave bread, biscuits and cakes in their packaging as
otherwise they will absorb moisture and 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.

Special applications

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.

,

It is particulary important to observe food hygiene
rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from
defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container,
the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Food which does not drip can be defrosted in a solid
container.

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Special applications

Tips

Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs
and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish,2--5
minutes 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 pre-cooked meals according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

Settings

Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

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Special applications

Food to be defrosted Weight

in g

Temperature

in °C

Defrosting duration

in minutes

Standing time

in minutes

Dairy products

Cheese slices 125 60 15 10

Cream 250 60 20–25 10–15

Quark 250 60 20–25 10–15

Soft cheese 100 60 15 10–15

Fruit

Apple sauce 250 60 20–25 10–15

Apple pieces 250 60 20–25 10–15

Apricots 500 60 25–28 15–20

Cherries 150 60 15 10–15

Gooseberries 250 60 20–22 10–15

Peaches 500 60 25–28 15–20

Plums 250 60 20–25 10–15

Raspberries /

300 60 8 10–12

Blackcurrants

Strawberries 300 60 8–10 10–12

Fish

Fish fillets 400 60 15 10–15

Lobster 300 60 25–30 10–15

Small shrimps 300 60 4–6 5

Trout 500 60 15–18 10–15

Vegetables

Vegetables frozen in a

300 60 20–25 10–15

block, e.g. spinach

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Special applications

Food to be defrosted Weight

in g

Temperature

in °C

Defrosting duration

in minutes

Standing time

in minutes

Meat

Cutlets / chops /

800 60 25–35 15–20

sausages

Goulash 500 60 30–40 10–15

Goulash 1000 60 50–60 10–15

Liver 250 60 20–25 10–15

Minced meat 250 50 15–20 10–15

Minced meat 500 50 20–30 10–15

Roast meat (in slices) 60 8–10 15–20

Saddle of hare 500 50 30–40 10–15

Saddle of venison 1000 50 40–50 10–15

Poultry

Chicken 1000 60 40 15–20

Chicken escalope 500 60 25–30 10–15

Chicken quarters 150 60 20–25 10–15

Turkey drumsticks 500 60 40–45 10–15

Baked goods

Creamed mixture

400 60 15 10–15

cakes / biscuits

Puff pastries /

60 10–12 10–15

Yeast buns

Bread / rolls

Bread rolls 60 30 2

Rye bread, sliced 250 60 40 15

White bread, sliced 150 60 30 20

Wholegrain bread,

250 60 65 15

sliced

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Bottling

Glass jars

Fruit

Special applications

Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good
condition for bottling.

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
bottling is carried out evenly.

After you have filled the jars with the bottled produce, clean
the glass rims with a clean cloth and hot water and then seal
the jars.

Sort fruit carefully, rinse it briefly but thoroughly and allow it to
drain. Take great care when cleaning soft fruit as it is very
delicate and squashes easily.
Remove any peel, stalks, cores or stones.
Cut up large fruit. For example, cut apples into slices.
If you are bottling produce. with stones (e.g. plums, apricots)
without removing the stones, pierce the fruit several times
with a fork or wooden screwer as otherwise it will burst.

Vegetables

Fill volume

Rinse, clean and cut up vegetables.
Green vegetables should be blanched before bottling to help
them retain their colour (see "Blanching").

Fill the glass jars with produce up to a maximum of 3 cm
below the rim. Do not pack it down as this will damage the
cell walls of the produce. Tap the jar gently on a cloth to help
distribute the contents evenly.

Fill the jars with liquid. The produce must be completely
covered.
Use a sugar solution for fruit and a salt or vinegar solution for
vegetables.

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Special applications

Tips

Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for
30 minutes after it has switched off.

Then cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx.
24 hours.

Procedure

Push the condensate tray in on the lowest level with a

^

perforated container above it.

Place the jars (all the same size) in the perforated

^

container. Ensure that they do not touch one another.

Settings

Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

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Produce Temperature

in °C

Strawberries/
raspberries

Blackcurrants 80 50

Cranberries 80 55

Gooseberries 80 55

Fruit with stones

Cherries 85 55

Greengages 85 55

Mirabelle plums 85 55

Peaches 85 55

Plums 85 55

* 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.

Duration

in minutes*

Special applications

Produce Temperature

in °C

Fruit with pips

Apples 90 50

Apple sauce 90 65

Quinces 90 65

Vegetables

Beans 100 120

Broad beans 100 120

Gherkins 90 55

* 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.

Duration

in minutes*

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Special applications

Extracting juice with steam

You can use the steam oven to extract juices from fruit, such
as soft berries and cherries.

It is best to use overripe fruit, as the riper the fruit the greater
the quantity of juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also
produce a more intense flavour.

Preparation

Sort and clean the fruit. Cut out any blemishes.

Remove the stalks from grapes and morello cherries as these
are bitter. The stalks do not need to be removed from
strawberries, raspberries etc.

Tips

Try experimenting with mild and tart fruit.

Adding sugar will increase the quantity of juice produced and
improve the flavour. Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and leave to
absorb for a few hours before juicing. For sweet fruit add 50 ­100 g sugar, and for more tart fruit 100 - 150 g sugar per kilo
of fruit.

Procedure

Settings

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If you wish to bottle the juice rather than consume it straight
away, pour it whilst hot into hot, sterilised bottles and then
seal immediately with sterilised tops.

^

Put the prepared fruit (cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into
a perforated cooking container.

^

Place a solid container or the condensate tray underneath
to catch the juice.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 40-70 minutes

Making yoghurt

Special applications

To make yoghurt, you will need either fresh live yoghurt or
yoghurt culture, obtainable from health food shops.

Use natural yoghurt with live culture and without additives.
Heat-treated yoghurt is not suitable.

The yoghurt must be fresh (short storage time)

You can use either unchilled long-life milk or fresh milk.
Long-life milk can be used without any further treatment.
Fresh milk must first be heated to 90 °C and then cooled
down to 35 °C. Do not boil it. Fresh milk will give a better set
than long-life milk.

The yoghurt and milk should have the same percentage fat.

Do not move 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 content 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 yoghurt, too much time out of the
refrigerator, e.g. in transportation, damaged packaging, milk
not sufficiently heated.

Liquid has separated:
The jars were moved, yoghurt was not cooled down quickly
enough.

Yoghurt is gritty:
Milk was overheated or in poor condition, milk and starter
yoghurt not evenly stirred.

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Special applications

Tip

When using yoghurt enzyme, yoghurt can be made from a
milk / cream mixture. Mix 3/4 litre milk with 1/4 litre cream.

Procedure

Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk or make up the mixture

^

with yoghurt enzyme, following the instructions on the
packaging.

Pour the mixture into glass jars and seal the jars.

^

Place the sealed jars in a cooking container. Ensure that

^

they do not touch one another.

Place the jars in the refrigerator immediately on completion

^

of the process. Avoid moving the jars unnecessarily.

Settings

Temperature: 40 °C
Duration: 5:00 hours

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Proving yeast dough

Procedure

Prepare the dough according to the recipe.

^

Place the dough in an uncovered bowl in a perforated

^

cooking container.

Settings

Temperature: 40 °C
Duration: according to the recipe

Dissolving gelatine

Procedure

^ Gelatine leaves: Soak in a bowl of cold water for 5

minutes. The gelatine leaves must be completely 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.

Special applications

Settings

^ Gelatine powder: Place in a bowl and add water

according to the instructions on the packaging.

^

Cover the bowl and place in a perforated cooking
container.

Temperature: 90 °C
Duration: 1 minute

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Special applications

Melting chocolate

You can use the steam oven for melting any type of
chocolate.

Procedure

Break chocolate up into small pieces.

^

Leave chocolate cake covering in its packaging, and place
in a perforated cooking container.

Place large quantities in a solid cooking container and

^

small quantites in a cup or a dish.

Cover the container or the dish with foil that is resistant to

^

temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot steam.

Stir large quantities once halfway through cooking.

^

Settings

Temperature: 65 °C
Duration: 20 minutes

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Skinning vegetables and fruit

Procedure

Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will

^

allow the skin to be removed more easily.

Place the fruit/vegetables in a perforated cooking

^

container.

To blanch 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.

Settings

Temperature: See chart
Duration: See chart

Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

Almonds 100 1

Apricots 95 1

Nectarines 100 1

Peaches 100 1

Special applications

Peppers 100 4

Tomatoes 95 1

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Special applications

Apple storage

You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to
increase the length of time you can store them for. Once
treated, the apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when stored in
a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only
suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit.

Settings

Temperature: 50 °C
Duration: 5 minutes

Blanch

Blanch fruit and 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

Settings

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^ Put the prepared vegetables into a perforated cooking

container.

^

Once blanched, plunge the vegetables into ice cold water
to cool them down quickly. Drain them well.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 1 minute

Sweating onions

Procedure

Settings

Bacon

Procedure

Special applications

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

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 foil that is resistant to

^

temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot steam.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 4 minutes

The bacon does not brown.

Settings

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

container.

^

Cover the container with foil which is resistant to
temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot steam.

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 4 minutes

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Special applications

Disinfecting items

The steam oven will disinfect baby bottles and other
containers so that at the end of the programme they are as
germ free as they would have been 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 perforated cooking

^

container, ensuring that they do not touch one another, (on
their sides or with the opening facing downwards) to allow
hot steam to reach them from all sides.

Settings

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 15 minutes

Heating damp flannels

Procedure

^

Moisten the flannels and then roll them up.

^

Place them beside one another in a perforated cooking
container.

Settings

Temperature: 70 °C
Duration: 2 minutes

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Decrystallise honey

Procedure

Loosen the lid and place the jar of honey in a perforated

^

cooking container.

Stir the honey once during the cooking duration.

^

Settings

Temperature: 60 °C
Duration: 90 minutes (depending on 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 container with a little butter.

Special applications

Settings

Temperature: 100 °C
Duration: 4 minutes

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Settings

Your oven is supplied with a number of standard default
settings. The standard settings listed in the chart can be
altered.

Before you begin, ensure that the appliance is switched off.

Touch and hold the s sensor.

^

While the s sensor is being touched, touch the ? sensor

^

once briefly until the display lights up.

P1 will appear in the display.

Touch the ; or ? sensor repeatedly until the programme

^

you want appears highlighted in the display.

Confirm with "OK".

^

Touch the ; or ? repeatedly 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.

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The factory setting is shown in bold.

Programme Status Available settings

P1 S0

S 1 Factory default settings reinstated

P 2 Demonstration mode S 0 Off, the appliance will heat up

S 1 On, the appliance does not heat up

P 3 Audible tone volume S 1 Very quiet

S 2 Quiet

S 3 Medium

S 4 Loud

P 4 Water hardness

Hardness

setting

Hardness range mmol/l

S 1 Soft < 8.4 °dH < 1.5

S 2 Medium 8.4-14 °dH 1.5–2.5

S3 - - -

S 4 Hard > 14 °dH > 2.5

P 5 Temperature unit S1 °C

S2 °F

P 6 Pre-heat S 0 Pre-heating not active

S 1 Pre-heating active

P 7 Keypad tone S 0 Off

S1 On

Settings

Your local water supplier will be able to advise you on the water hardness for your
area.

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Cleaning and care

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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this
appliance. The steam could reach electrical components
and cause a short circuit.

Danger of damage.
Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of
the appliance. Do not use commercial cleaning agents.
Only use agents designed for domestic use.

Do not use cleaning agents or washing-up liquids
containing aliphatic hydrocarbons 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 after each
use.

Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the
door.

Danger of injury.

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If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of
time, e.g. whilst on holiday, it should be thoroughly cleaned
beforehand to prevent the build-up of odours etc. Leave the
door open afterwards.

Appliance front / Casing

Remove any soiling immediately.
If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove
and could cause the surfaces to alter or discolour.

Clean the front using a damp microfibre cloth or with a clean
sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
After cleaning dry with a soft cloth.

All surfaces are susceptible to scratching. Scratches on
glass surfaces could even cause a breakage.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or
discolour the surfaces.

To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not
use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, alkalines, ammonia,

acids or chlorides,

– cleaning agents containing descaling agents,

Cleaning and care

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream

cleaners,

–

solvent-based cleaning agents,

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

oven sprays,

–

glass cleaning agents,

–

hard, abrasive sponges and brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

–

melamine eraser blocks,

–

sharp metal scrapers.

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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 the
condensate which has built up in the compartment.

Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge and a solution
of hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse with clean water
and then dry the oven interior with a soft cloth.

When cleaning the back of the oven cavity, make sure that
nothing gets caught behind the seals around the steam
inlet and outlet. Otherwise the seals could get pushed
into the back panel by mistake.

After prolonged use, the floor heater can become
discoloured by drops of liquid. This discolouration can be
removed easily with the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob
cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). After cleaning, wipe the
surface with a damp cloth to remove any cleaning agent
residues.

Replace the door seal with a new one if it becomes porous or
brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.

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Accessories

Drip tray, cooking containers

Wash and dry the condensate tray and cooking containers
after each use. They are all dishwasher safe.

Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discolouration on the
cooking containers.
You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob
cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse the cooking
containers thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual
cleaning agent.

Side runners

The runners can be cleaned with water and washing-up liquid
or in a dishwasher.

^ Remove the runners horizontally.

Cleaning and care

^

Make sure that they are correctly inserted when replacing
them (see illustration). Push the runners in firmly.

If the runners are not properly inserted, the containers
could tip or be inadvertently pulled out. The temperature
sensor could also be damaged when placing cooking
containers in the oven.

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Cleaning and care

Water container

Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use.

Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in

^

towards each other and then pull it out of the container.

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^ After cleaning, dry both parts thoroughly before replacing it

in the water container. When replacing the insert (see
illustration), guide it in at an angle a and push the side
with the opening downwards b.

Do not immerse the water container in water or clean it in
a dishwasher.

It is important to empty the water container after each use
for hygiene reasons, and also to prevent condensate
building up in the appliance.

Do not use scouring pads or hard brushes.

Coupling seal

Cleaning and care

If the water container becomes difficult to remove and
replace or the fault message F20 appears, rub a small
amount of the silicone grease supplied (see "Guide to the
appliance / Accessories supplied") into the inside of the
coupling seal. When doing this, do not detach the seal but
leave it in place.

When handling silicone grease, please observe the following
safety measures:

Remove any silicone grease from your skin either by

–

wiping it off or by washing it off.

If the grease gets into the eyes, it must be rinsed out with

–

plenty of clean water.

– If it is swallowed, seek medical advice.

The coupling seal should be replaced with a new one if it
becomes brittle or porous or if an unusually large amount of
water collects on the floor of the water container
compartment.

Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.

Only use the silicone grease supplied. On no account
must margarine or oil or any other domestic grease or fat
be used, as these can cause the seal to swell.

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Cleaning and care

Descaling

For optimum cleaning results we recommend that you use
Miele descaling tablets (see "Optional accessories"). A
proprietary citric acid based descaling agent can also be
used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.

Ensure that the descaling agent does not come into
contact with the metal control panel or the door handle as
this could cause marks. However should any descaling
agent get onto these surfaces, wipe it away immediately.

The appliance will need descaling after a certain number of
operating hours. The display will alert you. After switching on,
the descaling symbol k and the number 10 will appear in the
display. The number indicates that the appliance can be
used a further 10 times before it locks out. If the appliance is
not descaled immediately, a 9 will appear in the display the
next time the appliance is switched on, and so on.

The appliance will lock after the last remaining cooking
process and it must be descaled before it is used again. We
recommend descaling before it locks out.

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^ Touch s until an audible tone sounds and "0:22 h" appears

in the display and the k symbol starts flashing.

^

Fill the water container with 1 litre of descaling solution.
Follow the instructions on the descaling agent packaging
carefully.

^

Push the water container into the appliance until it
connects.

^

Confirm with "OK".

The colon will start flashing and the k symbol will now light
up constantly. The descaling process will now begin.

It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during
the first minute. After that the process cannot be cancelled.
Do not switch the appliance off during the descaling
process. If if is switched off before the end of the process,
the whole process will have to be started from the
beginning again.

After descaling

Cleaning and care

An audible tone will sound and the p symbol will start
flashing ten minutes before the end of the descaling process.
The water container needs to be filled with fresh water.

Remove and empty the water container. Remove the insert.

^

Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly.

^

Replace the insert and fill the water container with 1 litre of

^

fresh tap water. Push the water container into the appliance
until it connects.

The flashing p symbol will go out and the k symbol will start
flashing.

Confirm with "OK".

^

The colon will start flashing and the k symbol will now light
up constantly. Descaling will continue.

An audible tone will sound when the descaling process has
been completed.

^ Switch off the appliance.

^ Remove and empty the water container.

^ Dry the oven interior.

Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is
completely dry.

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Problem solving guide

With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the
appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right
without contacting the Service Department.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it.
You should, however, note the following:

Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried

,

out by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with current local and
national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous.

Problem Possible cause and remedy

You cannot switch the
appliance on.

The appliance does not
heat up.

The mains fuse has tripped.

^ Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box

(minimum fuse rating - see data plate).

There may be a technical fault.

^ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity

supply for approx. 1 minute. To do this:

– 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
appliance will still not heat up, contact a qualified
electrician or the Miele Service Department.

Demonstration mode is activated.

^

Deactivate demonstration mode (see
"Programming").

The oven cavity has been warmed up by a
warming drawer in operation underneath it.

^

Open the door and let the oven cool down.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause and remedy

The fan can still be
heard after the
appliance has been
switched off.

The water container
has become harder to
put into the appliance
and take out again.

After moving house
the appliance no
longer switches from
the heating-up phase
to the cooking phase.

During operation an
unusually large
amount of steam
escapes, or steam
escapes from parts of
the steam oven where
it does not usually.

The appliance is fitted with a fan which removes steam
from the oven. The fan continues to run even after the
appliance has been switched off. It will switch itself off
automatically after a while.

The coupling seal in the water container has become
stiff.

Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water

^

container with silicone grease, as described in
"Cleaning and care / Water container / Coupling seal".

The boiling temperature of the water has changed as
the altitude of the new location for the appliance differs
from the old one by at least 300 m.

^ To adjust the boiling temperature, descale the

appliance (see "Cleaning and care - Descale").

The door is not properly closed.

^ Close the door.

The door seal is not correctly fitted.

^ Press it in all the way round the door to make sure it is

fitted evenly.

The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracks can be seen.

After a period of time,
the door makes a
noise when it is
opened and closed.

^

Replace the door seal.

^

Lubricate the hinges with the silicone grease
supplied.

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause and remedy

The p symbol
appears in the
display and an
audible tone may
sound.

The heating-up
phase lasts an
unusually long time.

k and a number
between 1 and 10
appear in the
display.

"0:22h" and k flash.

The water container has not been pushed into the
appliance properly.

Remove the water container and push it back in so that

^

it connects.

There is insufficient water in the water container. The
water level must be between the two markings.

Fill the water container.

^

The water container needs to be descaled, because it is
not set correctly for the hardness of the local water
supply.

^ Set the correct water hardness level for your water

supply (see "Settings"), and descale the appliance as
described in "Cleaning and care / Descaling".

If the water hardness level was in fact set correctly or the
problem occurs again, contact the Service Department.

The appliance needs to be descaled.

^ Proceed as described in "Cleaning and care -

Descaling".

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Problem solving guide

Problem Possible cause and remedy

F and a number
appear in the
display.

F05
F06

F20 The water container has not been pushed into the

Technical fault.

Switch the appliance off and call the Service

^

Department.

appliance properly.

Remove the water container and push it back in so that

^

it connects. Switch the appliance off and then back on
again.

The water container has become harder to put into the
appliance and take out again.

^ Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water

container with silicone grease, as described in
"Cleaning and care / Water container / Coupling seal".

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Optional accessories

Miele offer a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning
and conditioning products for your Miele appliances.

These can be ordered online via:

or from Miele (see back cover for contact details)

Cooking 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 capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40mm(WxDxH)

DGG 2

DGG 3

DGGL 4

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Solid cooking container
Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres
325x175x65mm(WxDxH)

Solid cooking container
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres
325x265x65mm(WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres
325x265x65mm(WxDxH)

DGGL 5

DGGL 6

DGG 7

DGGL 8

Optional accessories

Perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres
325x175x65mm(WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres
325x175x100mm(WxDxH)

Solid cooking container
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres
325x175x100mm(WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)

DGD 1/3

DGD 1/2

Lid for 325 x 175 mm cooking containers

Lid for 325 x 265 mm cooking containers

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Optional accessories

Condensate tray DGG 15

To catch excess moisture
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)

Cleaning and care products

Miele descaling tablets
Pack of 6

For descaling the water container

Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner
250 ml

Removes discolouration from the floor heater caused by
drops of liquid.
Removes discolouration from cooking containers.

Microfibre cloth

Silicone grease

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Removes finger marks and light soiling

For lubricating the coupling seal.

Other accessories

Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S

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.
Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg. Dimensions: 325 x 260 x 65 mm
(WxDxH)

Building-under casing DGUG

- only for DG 6020 -

Casing for freestanding installation DGSG

- only for DG 6020 -

Optional accessories

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Safety instructions for installation

Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply,

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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 appliance to the mains electricity

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supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These
are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of
the appliance.

The socket and on-off switch should be easily accessible

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after the appliance has been installed.

The appliance must be positioned so that you can see the

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contents of a cooking container placed on the top runner.
Otherwise you may risk scalding or burning yourself with hot
water and food when taking containers out of the oven.

All dimensions are given in mm

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Appliance and building-in dimensions

Installation in a tall unit

DG 6020

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in niche

c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

d Recommended position for electrical socket

Do not position behind the appliance.

e Mains connection cable

* Appliances with glass front

** Appliances with metal front

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DG 6020

Installation in a dresser unit

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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Installation in a wall unit

a Built-in steam oven

DG 6020

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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DG 6020

Installation in a base unit

When building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please also
observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth
required for the hob.

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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Installation underneath a wall unit

DG 6020

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-under casing (available as an optional accessory)

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

f Dimension including connection socket

* Appliances with glass front

** Appliances with metal front

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DG 6030

Appliance and building-in dimensions

Installation in a tall unit

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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Installation in a dresser unit

DG 6030

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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DG 6030

Installation in a wall unit

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in 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

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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DG 6030

Installation in a base unit

When building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please also
observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth
required for the hob.

a Built-in steam oven

b Building-in niche

c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

dRecommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind

the appliance.

e Mains connection cable

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

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Installation

Fitting the feet

The appliance is supplied with four feet.

If the building-in niche is 350 mm high, the steam oven is
installed without fitting the feet.

If the building-in niche is 360 mm high, the feet need to be
screwed into the appliance before installing it in the niche.

If the appliance is being installed in a counter top casing
(DGSG) or in a building-under casing (DGUG) the feet must
not be fitted.

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^ Carefully place the appliance on its back and screw the

four feet into the holes provided (see illustration).

Installing the appliance

Secure wood panels a with the3x20mmscrews b

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supplied to the left hand side of the niche.

Dimension x for niche height:

350mm=30±5mm
360mm=40±5mm

^ Drill two x 2.0 mm C fixing holes in the wood trim.

^ Push the appliance into the niche and align it.

Installation

a

b

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a

X

^ Secure the appliance in the niche using the two 3.5 x 25

mm wood screws c on the right and the two 3.0 x 20 mm
wood screws d on the left.

Do not overtighten the screws as this will prevent the door
from closing.

c

d

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Electrical connection

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with
current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in
the UK).

Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for unauthorised work.

Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after
installation work has been carried out.

The appliance must only be operated when built-in. This is
to ensure that all electrical parts are shielded. Live parts
must not be exposed.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity
supply via an extension lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance.

Please ensure that the connection data quoted on the data
plate match the household mains supply.

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This appliance is supplied with a cable and moulded plug for
connection to a single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply via a
suitable switched socket which should be easily accessible
after installation. If the plug is removed from the connection
cable or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, the
appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a
suitably qualified electrician.
If necessary, the appliance can be connected to a suitable
isolator or a double pole fused spur connection unit which
complies with national and local safety regulations by a
suitably qualified electrician.

If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on
country) an additional means of disconnection must be
provided for all poles. For extra safety it is advisable to
protect the appliance with a suitable residual current device.

When switched off there must be an all-pole contact gap of
3 mm in the isolator switch (including switch, fuses and
relays).