Miele DG 1050 User Manual

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Operating instructions

Steam oven DG 1050

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-GB

M.-Nr. 06 643 810

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Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front view.........................................................4

Accessories supplied ...............................................5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the water hardness ..........................................12

Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before each use...................................................14

Operating sequence ...............................................14

Switching on and setting a temperature ................................15

Setting a cooking duration...........................................16

After starting a programme ..........................................17

Interrupting a programme ...........................................17

At the end of the cooking duration ....................................18

After use.........................................................18

Insufficient water ..................................................18

Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Suitable containers ................................................19

Steaming ........................................................21

Reheating........................................................26

Defrosting .......................................................27

Bottling..........................................................29

Cooking whole meals...............................................30

Blanching........................................................31

Preparing yoghurt .................................................31

Disinfecting baby bottles ............................................32

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Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

General notes ....................................................33

Appliance front and housing .........................................33

Oven interior .....................................................34

Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers...........................34

Water container ...................................................35

Coupling seal ....................................................36

Descaling........................................................37

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cooking containers ................................................42

Cleaning and care products .........................................44

Miscellaneous ....................................................45

After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Description of the appliance

Front view

a Display

with symbols for: p Insufficient water k Descale °C Temperature h Duration

b Function selector

c Ventilation outlet

d Door seal

e Steam channel

f Compartment for water container

g Water container (with insert)

h Contact point

i Side runners

j Steam inlet

k Floor heater

l Temperature sensor

m Outlet for air from oven interior

n Drip channel in the door

o Door release

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Condensate tray

DGGL 1

Rack

Description of 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").

To catch excess moisture, GN 1/2 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

2 perforated cooking containers, GN 1/3 gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.9 litres 325x175x40 mm (WxDxH)

For placing your own cooking containers on

Silicone grease

Descaling tablets

For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container

For descaling the water container.

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Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on its installation, safety, use and maintenance. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user.

Technical safety

Before connecting the appliance to

the mains supply make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Do not connect the appliance to the

mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Never open the casing of the

appliance. Tampering with electrical connections or components is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

Do not use the appliance if the

cable is damaged in any way. If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele approved ser vice technician to protect the user from danger.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

This appliance is intended for

domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes.

This appliance must only be used as

described in these instructions. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

Do not immerse the water container

in water, or clean it in a dishwasher. Connecting the water container into the appliance when wet could cause an electric shock.

For reasons of hygiene and to

prevent the build-up of moisture in the appliance, the water container should be emptied after each use.

The drip channel should be wiped

dry with a soft cloth after each use.

Leave the door open until the

cooking compartment is completely dry.

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. Refer to "Cleaning and heating up for the first time" and carry out the procedure as described. Leave the door open afterwards.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

To safeguard against burning, keep

children well away from the appliance at all times. This is particularly important when the appliance is in operation as children might attempt to open the door.

The appliance is only intended for

use by adults who have read these instructions. It is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, keep children well away, and do not allow them to play with it or use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.

Warning: Take care in the area

around the door hinges. Danger of injury. Keep children well away.

Do not allow children to swing on

the open oven door.

Packaging, e.g. cling film,

polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as possible.

Before discarding an old appliance,

switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person. Ensure the appliance prevents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. See "Disposal of your old appliance" for further details.

Protecting the appliance from damage

Do not use the appliance to heat up

food in sealed jars and tins. Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing damage to the appliance, as well as the risk of injury and scalding.

Do not store cooked food in the

oven. The moisture in the food can lead to corrosion in the appliance.

Do not use metallic containers or

utensils in the oven which are likely to rust. This can cause corrosion.

Use the descaling tablets supplied

with the appliance (see "Optional accessories" for reordering details) or a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent to descale the appliance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability.

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 the Ser vice Department.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning and scalding

The appliance must be positioned

so that you can see the 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.

The appliance, especially the inside

of the door and the area around the ventilation outlet, becomes extremely hot during use, and remains hot for some time after switching off.

If the oven is still hot, steam will

escape when the door is opened. Stand back away from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.

Take care when opening the door

not to spill any hot water that has collected in the drip channel.

For added protection, it is advisable

to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.

When putting cooking containers or

the condensate tray into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the contents. Avoid contact with hot steam, and do not touch the hot oven interior walls. Danger of burning and scalding.

Take care not to tip the water

container when taking it out of the appliance. Hot water can scald.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Appliance faults

In there is any damage to the

appliance, it must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply immediately. It must not be used again until it has been repaired. Switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug. Contact the Miele Service Department. Do not reconnect the appliance to the mains electricity supply until after it has been repaired.

Repairs should only be carried out

by a suitably qualified and trained person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be very dangerous and could damage the appliance. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Never open the housing of the appliance.

While the appliance is under

guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Futher safety notes

When using an electric socket near

the appliance, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the appliance door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.

Always ensure that food is

sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some foods, e.g. poultry, may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking at a sufficiently high temperature for long enough. If in doubt, select a longer cooking or reheating time.

When the door is open be careful

not to hurt yourself on edges and corners, and especially on the door catches.

If using plastic cooking containers,

make sure that they are heat- and steam-resistant to 100 °C. Otherwise they may melt, distort or break.

In countries where there are areas

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

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.

Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials safely as soon as possible.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person.

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Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness

The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4).

If your water hardness level differs from this, you will need to re-programme the appliance.

You can use the test strip supplied to check the water hardness level, or your local water supplier will be able to advise you on the water hardness of your area.

The water hardness is shown as settings I to IV equivalent to the German scale 1 to >21 °dH (0.2 >3.8 mmol/l).

Hardness

level

I (soft) 1 1-7 °dH

II (medium) 2 8-14 °dH

Display Hardness

range

(0.2-1.3

mmol/l)

(1.4-2.5

mmol/l)

Press the function selector in and

turn it anti-clockwise slightly.

Then release the function selector.

"P 1" will appear in the display.

Turn the function selector until "P 3"

appears in the display.

^ Confirm your selection by pressing

the function selector.

A "4" and the k symbol will appear in the display.

III (hard) 3 15-21 °dH

(2.7-3.8

mmol/l)

IV (very

hard)

Proceed as follows:

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

4 >21 °dH

(above 3.8

mmol/l)

Turn the function selector until the water hardness level you want appears in the display, e.g. "3" for hard.

Confirm your selection by pressing the function selector.

"P 3" will appear in the display.

Press the function selector until the display goes out.

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Before using for the first time

Cleaning and heating up for the first time

Open the door by pressing on the left hand side of the door release. The door will open slightly.

Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see "Cleaning and care"). 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.

Take all accessories out of the steam oven and wash them in a mild solution of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the dishwasher (this does not apply to the water container and insert - see above).

Now fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Before each use") and then run the appliance for 15 minutes at 100°C for 15 minutes. Proceed as described in "Operation".

This process flushes out the waterways and sets the appliance for the altitude in your area.

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").

Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted from the appliance the first time it is used, and the first time it is descaled after moving house.

The interior of the steam oven has been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory. To remove this, clean the cooking compartment with a mild solution of washing-up liquid and hot water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

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Operation

Before each use

When using a perforated cooking

container, place the condensate tray on the floor of the oven to catch any drips.

Fill the water container.

You do not need to remove the insert.

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

The water level must be between the two markings (min. 0.75 l and max.

1.2 l). These are located inside and outside the container. On no account exceed the upper or maximum level marker. The amount of water required will vary depending on what you are cooking. The maximum quantity of 1.2 litres of water is sufficient to run the appliance for approx. 2 hours at 100 °C, providing the door is not opened. Using hot water from a kettle will shorten the heating-up time.

Operating sequence

To make a selection you turn the function selector, and to confirm your selection you press it.

A Switch the appliance on by pressing

the function selector.

B Confirm the temperature or change it

and then confirm the change.

C Select and confirm a cooking

duration

The steam oven then starts automatically.

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

They are described in more detail on the following pages.

Use both hands to carry the water container. Take care not to let any water spill out. Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.

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

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Operation

Switching on and setting a temperature

Switch the appliance on by pressing

the function selector briefly.

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

The temperature can be set in 5 °C steps in a range from 40 °C to 100 °C.

^ Turn the function selector to set the

temperature you want.

^ Confirm your selection by pressing

the function selector.

You can alter the temperature at any time during operation. Press the function selector once briefly. The display will change to the temperature setting display and "°C" will flash. Set the temperature as described earlier.

Recommended temperature

100 °C: For cooking food which can be cooked at higher temperatures, such as meat, vegetables, casseroles, soup and bakes. Also suitable for reheating food.

85 °C: For gently cooking more delicate food such as fish.

60 °C: For defrosting.

See "Practical tips" and the cookbook for more cooking tips.

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Operation

Setting a cooking duration

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

Set the required duration, e.g. 20

minutes, by turning the function selector.

A duration of between 1 minute (0:01) and 4 hours 59 minutes (4:59) can be set.

^ Confirm your selection by pressing

the function selector.

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

The charts later in these operating instructions and the cookery book give suggested cooking durations for various types of food. Remember that the cooking duration is not dependent on the amount of food, but on the size of the food. For example, large potatoes will take longer to cook than smaller potatoes.

To achieve good results using the durations quoted, please do not cook quantities of food for more than 6-8 servings. Cooking durations will also vary depending on the cooking container used (see "Suitable containers").

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Operation

After starting a programme

The appliance will start automatically after you have confirmed your selection of the cooking duration. At first you will hear the fan and then some other noises from the steam generating unit.

During the Heating up phase the display will show the current temperature in the cooking compartment. You can follow the rising temperature of the cooking compartment in the temperature display.

When preparing food which has been refrigerated or frozen, the temperature in the cooking compartment will fall initially before starting to rise gradually.

When the set temperature is reached, the display will change to show the cooking duration. The cooking phase begins and the duration will start counting down.

and the initial temperature of the food being cooked.

Interrupting a programme

You can interrupt a programme at any time by opening the door.

The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remaining 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.

Also 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. Danger of burning and scalding.

You can continue the programme by closing the door.

Please note that the total duration, i.e. the time between the beginning and end of a programme, is made up of the heating-up time and the set cooking duration added together. The heating up time and therefore also the total duration will depend on the quantity

The oven will heat up again and the display will show the rising temperature of the cooking compartment. Once the set temperature has been reached, the display will change to show the cooking duration remaining as it counts down.

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Operation

At the end of the cooking 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 the appliance off by pressing

the function selector.

The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven 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.

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

Also when taking the condensate tray or cooking containers out of the oven, take care not to spill the contents. Do not come into contact with hot steam and do not touch the hot oven sides. Danger of burning and scalding.

After use

Remove the condensate tray and

empty it.

Remove the water container and

empty it. Push the water container upwards slightly when removing it from the appliance.

After each use, clean and dry the

whole appliance as described in "Cleaning and care".

Leave the door open until the

cooking compartment 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 the Service Department.

Insufficient water

Insufficient water is indicated in the display by the flashing p symbol. An audible tone will also sound during operation.

Check the water level and add water if necessary.

Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.

Close the door.

You can now use the oven as normal.

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Suitable containers

Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras.

When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note:

Use perforated cooking containers

–

whenever possible, e.g. for cooking vegetables. The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly.

– With large items of food, such as

whole potatoes, the steam can work effectively because there are spaces between the individual pieces into which the steam can penetrate.This way a large quantity will take the same time to cook as a smaller amount and large, deep containers can be used. Where possible space the food out to allow the steam more room.

Practical tips

More compact dishes such as

–

casseroles or bakes, or food such as peas or asparagus spears, which have little or no space between them will take longer to cook because the steam has less space to work in. The fuller the container, the longer it will take to cook. It is best to use 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than one deep one for these types of foods, and then fill them only 3-5 cm deep. Cooking times quoted are calculated on this principle. Deeper dishes will take longer to cook.

– To ensure even results when cooking

with more than one container, do not use more than one gastronorm size GN 1/2 container.

– The steam oven is designed to cook

quantities of up to 6-8 portions. Be careful not to exceed the amounts quoted.

You will find various tips on how to use the steam oven in the following sections or in the cook book.

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Practical tips

Heat-resistant glass, ceramic, porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and enamel dishes are all suitable. Important:

If using plastic cooking containers,

–

make sure that they are heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to withstand hot steam.

Food will take considerably longer to

–

cook than the time quoted if the dish has thick sides.

Place the container on the rack

–

supplied.

Ensure that there is a gap of at least

–

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

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Practical tips

Steaming

Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

al dente well done

Vegetables

Asparagus, green 100 3-5 6-8

Baby Carrots (whole) 100 3-5 6-9

Beans (french) 100 3 4-5

Beans (runner, sliced) 100 2-3 4-5

Beetroot (whole) 100 - 20-30

Broccoli 100 4 5-7

Brussels sprouts 100 4-6 8-10

Cabbage (shredded) 100 4-6 8-10

Carrots (stick) 100 1-2 3-4

Cauliflower (florets) 100 2-3 5-7

Courgettes (sliced) 100 2 3

Fennel (quartered) 100 6-8 10-14

Leeks (sliced) 100 - 2-3

Mangetout 100 2 4

Mushrooms (whole) 100 - 3-4

Parsnips (halved) 100 2-4 6-8

Peas 100 2 4

Peppers (strips) 100 2-3 4-5

Potatoes (halved) 100 5-6 14-20

Potatoes, new (baby whole) 100 - 14-18

Spinach (fresh) 100 - 3-4

Sugar snap peas 100 2-3 4-5

Swede (diced) 100 1 4-6

Sweet potato 100 1 4-6

Sweetcorn (baby, whole) 100 2 6-8

Sweetcorn (whole cob) 100 8-10 20-24

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Practical tips

Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

Meat

Beef goulash 100 40-50

Chicken breast 100 8-10

Chicken, whole 100 50-60

Knuckle of pork 100 90-95

Lamb ragout 100 12-16

Turkey escalope 100 4-6

Turkey roulade 100 12-15

Veal escalope 100 3-4

Fish (fresh)

Cod steaks 100 5-6

Salmon (fillets) 100 6-8

Trout (fillets) 100 3-6

Tuna steak 100 6-8

Mussels 90* 10-12

Plaice, fillet 85 5-7

Monk fish 85 8-10

Trout, 250 g 90* 10-12

Miscellaneous

Blanching vegetables 90* 1-2

Disinfecting baby bottles 100 15

Melting chocolate (use a cover)

90* 4-10

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Practical tips

Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

Dried beans and pulses

Red kidney beans (pre-soaked)

Chick peas 100 50-60

Millet 100 9-10

Pearl Barley 100 60-80

Buckwheat 100 20-24

Red split lentils (un-soaked) 100 10-15

Yellow split lentils (pre-soaked) 100 40

Rice

White basmati 100 8-10

Brown basmati 100 15-20

Long grain 100 10-12

Brown 100 12-16

Wild 100 50-60

Thai fragrant / Jasmine 100 10-12

Risotto / Arborio 100 16-20

Mixed basmati and wild rice 100 20

Eggs

Soft boiled 100 3-4

Medium boiled 100 5-6

Hard boiled 100 8-10

Fruit

Cooking apples (sliced) 100 1-2

Apples (sauce) 100 4-6

Peaches (halved) 100 4-6

100 60-65

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Practical tips

Tips on steaming

In general, the cooking durations for

–

cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan.

Steam prevents food from drying out

–

so it remains moist, and juices are not lost. This applies to a wide variety of food, including dumplings, steam puddings, fish and meat dishes, as well as vegetables.

You can select any shelf level. You

–

can also cook on several levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking duration.

– Food does not brown or get crisp

from over-cooking. It is gently steamed, and not roasted or baked. Cheese melts perfectly without getting burnt. It is a healthy way of cooking, and it brings out the distinct flavour of the food.

– When cooking frozen food, e.g.

vegetables, ensure that any large clumps frozen together are broken up first so that they cook evenly. The cooking duration is approximately the same as for fresh vegetables.

–

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

Frozen fish should be partially

–

defrosted before cooking. We recommend using the "Defrost" temperature of 60°C (see "Defrosting" for more information).

Cooking with steam retains the true

–

taste of the food better than conventional cooking. Therefore food should not be seasoned until after it has been cooked.

Only fill solid containers

–

/4full with

liquid.

Dried foods like pasta and rice must

–

be cooked in liquid. Pasta should be well covered with liquid. With pulses, grains, parboiled rice, basmati rice and wild rice, the proportion of food to liquid should be 1:1, with brown rice 1:1.5 and risotto rice 1:2.

– When cooking noodles, follow the

manufacturer's instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration.

–

Cooking liquids do not boil away. They are either absorbed by the food, as with rice and pasta, or they remain in the dish to form a sauce, as with casseroles. The sauce can then be thickened or added to after cooking.

–

You can thicken sauces in the steam oven by adding flour and butter to liquid (40 g flour and 40 g butter to

0.5 litres liquid).

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Practical tips

Grease perforated containers

–

beforehand if using them to cook fish, and solid containers if using to cook dishes containing eggs.

When cooking fish or food with a

–

distinctive colour (e.g. spinach) in a perforated container, place the container directly above the condensate tray to avoid any transfer of tastes or colour to other food.

Yeast dough can be put in the oven

–

to rise. Cover the dough.

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Practical tips

Reheating

Food to be reheated Duration in

Vegetables

Cauliflower, runner beans 2

Carrots, kohlrabi 2

Side dishes

Dumplings, potatoes (halved)

Pasta, rice 2-3

Meat and poultry

Sliced meat

1.5 cm thick

Stew 3-5

Chicken schnitzel 3-5

Meatballs in sauce 3-5

Sliced roulade 3-5

Fish

Fish fillet 2-3

Fish roulade, halved 2-3

Plated meals

Chicken fricassee with rice 3-5

Roast pork with potatoes and vegetables

Spaghetti with tomato sauce 2-3

Soups/casseroles

Casseroles 4-5

Soup 2-3

minutes

3-4

3-5

3-4

Your steam oven is very effective at reheating dishes which have been prepared previously.

Proceed as follows:

Place the food on a flat plate and

cover it with a deeper plate or some heat-resistant foil.

Select and confirm a temperature of

100 °C.

Set the duration (see chart).

Useful tip:

If sauces are to be served separately, reheat them in a covered dish on their own.

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Defrosting

Practical tips

Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temp.

in °C

Meat

Stew 500 60 30-40 10-15

Minced meat 250 50 15-20 10-15

Cutlets, chops, sausages 800 60 25-35 15-20

Poultry

Chicken 1000 60 40 15-20

Chicken drumsticks 150 60 20-25 10-15

Chicken schnitzel 500 60 25-30 10-15

Fish, seafood

Fish fillets 400 60 15 10-15

Prawns 300 60 4-6 5

Vegetables

Frozen in a block 300 60 20-25 10-15

Frozen in small portions 350 60 15 8-10

Fruit

Apple sauce/stewed apples 250 60 20-25 10-15

Strawberries/raspberries 300 60 8-10 10-12

Dairy products

Cheese 100 60 15 10-15

Cream 250 60 20-25 10-15

Baking

Puff pastries - 60 10-12 10-15

Yeast buns - 60 10-12 10-15

Bread 250 100 10-15 10-15

Bread rolls - 100 6-7 1-2

Defrosting

duration

in minutes

Standing time

in minutes

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Practical tips

Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature.

Proceed as follows:

Place the food in a suitable container

or on the rack.

Select the temperature (see chart).

Select the defrost duration (see

chart).

Tips on defrosting

All meat and poultry should be fully

–

defrosted before cooking. When defrosting meat or poultry place the condensate tray underneath the rack to catch the defrosted liquid, so that the meat is not lying in this liquid.

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

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,2-5minutes at 60 °C should be enough.

When defrosting food which has

–

frozen together, e.g. berries, chops, fish fillets etc separate or break it up about half-way through the defrosting time.

Allow food to stand at room

–

temperature at the end of defrosting. This standing time (see chart) is necessary to ensure that the food is fully defrosted right through to the core.

– Do not refreeze food once it has

thawed.

– Defrost frozen pre-cooked meals

according to the manufacturer's instructions.

–

Defrost baked goods in a sealed freezer bag.

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Food which does not drip can be placed on the rack or in a dish once the wrapping has been removed.

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Practical tips

Bottling

Produce Temp.

in °C

Obst

Apples 90 50

Apple sauce/stewed apples

Red / Blackcurrants

Gooseberries 80 55

Fruit with stones

Vegetables

Beans 100 120

Gherkins 90 55

* The durations quoted are for 1.0 litre jars. If using 0.5 litre jars reduce the duration by about 15 minutes. If using

0.25 litre jars reduce the duration by about 20 minutes.

90 65

80 50

85 55

Duration

minutes*

Proceed as follows:

Place the condensate tray on the

floor of the cooking compartment and place the rack on top of the condensate tray.

Place a maximum of 4 prepared jars

(all the same size) on the rack, ensuring that they do not touch one another. This allows the hot steam to surround the jars on all sides.

Select the temperature (see chart).

Set the duration (see chart).

^ Make use of residual heat by leaving

the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off.

^ Cover the jars with a cloth and allow

to cool for approx. 24 hours.

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Practical tips

Cooking whole meals

It is very economical and practical to cook a whole meal at the same time in the steam oven.

Proceed as follows:

Place cooking containers on different

levels or place them side by side or one on top of the other on the rack.

In general, cooking durations will vary according to the type of food. This means that you will need to open the steam oven at different times to add a particular dish. See example below:

Rice 20 minutes Fish fillet 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes

First place the dish with the longest

cooking time, i.e. the rice, in the oven.

Select and confirm a temperature of

100 °C.

Calculate the initial cooking duration

by subtracting the cooking duration for the fish from the duration for the rice, i.e. 20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes.

After 14 minutes, place the fish in the

oven.

To calculate the next cooking

duration subtract the time for the broccoli from the time for the fish: 6-4=2.Setaduration of 2 minutes and confirm your selection.

^ After 2 minutes, place the third dish

(broccoli) in the oven.

^ Set the cooking duration for the

broccoli, 4 minutes and confirm your selection.

At the end of the cooking duration you can remove all three dishes at the same time.

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Practical tips

Blanching

You can use your steam oven to blanch vegetables and fruit for freezing.

Proceed as follows:

Put the prepared vegetables/fruit

(cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into a perforated cooking container.

Select and confirm a temperature of

100 °C.

Set and confirm a duration of 1

minute.

^ Once blanched, plunge the

vegetables/fruit into ice cold water to cool them down quickly. Drain them well.

The vegetables/fruit can now be frozen.

Preparing yoghurt

Proceed as follows:

Mix 100 g yoghurt (with live culture)

with 1 litre of fresh milk. The yoghurt and milk should have the same percentage fat content.

If using unpasteurised milk you will need to heat it up to 90 °C (do not boil) and then leave it to cool. Otherwise the yoghurt will not set.

Pour this milk mixture into 6 or 7

portion sized glass dishes and cover with heat resistant cling film. Special yoghurt jars may also be used.

^ Place the covered dishes on the

rack.

^ Reduce the temperature to 40 °C and

confirm your selection.

^ Set a maximum duration of 4 hours

and 59 minutes.

Allow the yoghurt to cool and then place in the refrigerator.

It will not achieve its maximum set until it has been thoroughly chilled.

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Practical tips

Disinfecting baby bottles

The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other containers. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc., are declared by the manufacturer to be heat-resistant to 100 °C.

Proceed as follows:

Place the condensate tray on the

floor of the cooking compartment and place the rack on top of the condensate tray.

Dismantle, clean and thoroughly

rinse the bottles and space the individual parts out on the rack, ensuring that they do not touch one another. This allows the hot steam to reach them from all sides.

Select and confirm a temperature of

100 °C.

^ Set and confirm a duration of at least

15 minutes.

^ Dry thoroughly using a fresh, clean

tea towel after disinfection. All parts of the bottles must be completely dry before they are reassembled to keep them germ free.

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Cleaning and care

General notes

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. Clean the whole appliance and then dry it thoroughly after each use.

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

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability.

Do not use cleaners containing alkalines, soda, acids or chlorides, oven sprays, dishwasher cleaner or abrasive cleaning agents, hard brushes, scouring pads and cloths or steel wool. You should also avoid using sponges etc. which have previously been used with abrasive cleaning agents, as these would damage the surface.

Appliance front and housing

The appliance front and controls and the housing can be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth, or a mild solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid applied with a damp cloth. Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth.

Glas

For appliances with glass fronts, a proprietary glass cleaning agent may be used.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. To help prevent resoiling, a conditioning agent for stainless steel can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

See "Optional accessories" for details of accessories for cleaning and care.

Do not use commercial cleaning agents. Only use agents designed for domestic use.

Do not use cleaning agents or washing-up liquids containing aliphatics as these could cause the seals to swell.

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Cleaning and care

Oven interior

Dry the oven interior, oven interior roof, 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.

Remove grease deposits with a mild solution of washing up liquid and warm water and wipe with clean water.

Over time, the floor heater can become discoloured by drops of liquid. This discolouration is easy to remove with a proprietary cleaner for ceramic surfaces (see "Optional accessories"). Follow the manufacturer's instructions. After cleaning, wipe the suraface with a damp cloth to remove any cleaning agent residues.

The door seal can become porous and brittle over time. If this is the case, it should be replaced with a new seal. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. See back page for contact details.

Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers

The condensate tray, rack and cooking containers should be washed and dried each time they are used.

They are all dishwasher safe.

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Cleaning and care

Water container

Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. Also remove the insert from the water container.

Release the insert by pushing the

catches on the sides in towards each other and then pull it out of the container.

After cleaning, dry both parts of the

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

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

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

Do not use scouring pads or hard brushes.

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Cleaning and care

Coupling seal

The coupling seal needs to be lubricated regularly. 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 "Accessories supplied") into the inside of the coupling seal. When doing this, do not detach the seal but leave it in place.

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

Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. See back page for contact details.

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.

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.

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Cleaning and care

Descaling

Use the descaling tablets supplied with the appliance (see "Optional accessories" for reordering details.) or a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent to descale the appliance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

The water container will need descaling after a certain number of operating hours. The display will alert you when this needs done. 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.

An audible tone will sound and "0:22 h" will appear in the display and the k symbol will start flashing.

Proceed as follows:

Fill the water container with 1 litre of

descaling solution. To make the solution, use cold water and descaling tablets, as instructed on the packet, or the appropriate amount of citric acid based household descaling agent.

^ Push the water container into the

appliance until it connects.

^ Press the function selector.

Descaling will now begin. The colon will flash and the k symbol will now light up constantly in the display.

The appliance will then lock and it must be descaled before it can be used again.

You can start the descaling programme manually before the appliance locks out, by pressing the function selector for 4 seconds with the appliance switched off.

It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first minute. After that the process cannot be cancelled.

Important: Do not press the function selector during the descaling process. If it is pressed before the end of the process, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again.

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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 the water container and

empty it. Remove the insert.

Rinse the water container and the

insert thoroughly.

^ Replace the insert and fill the water

container with 1 litre of water. Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.

^ Now press the function selector to

continue the descaling process.

After descaling:

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

Open the door.

Remove the water container and

empty it.

Switch the appliance off, and then

dry it thoroughly.

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Programming

The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. Several settings can be altered in succession.

Programme Display Setting

P1Demo-mode OFF the appliance will heat up

ON the appliance will not heat

P2Audible tone volume S1 to S4 The higher the number, the

louder the audible tone

P3Water hardness 1 Soft

2 Medium

3 Hard

4 Very hard

* The factory default settings are shown in bold.

Proceed as follows:

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

^ Press the function selector gently in

and turn it anti-clockwise slightly.

Then release the function selector.

^ Then turn the function selector until

the setting you want appears.

Confirm your selection by pressing the function selector.

"P1" will appear in the display.

Turn the function selector until the programme you want to alter appears.

Confirm your selection by pressing the function selector.

After you have altered the settings, press the function selector until the display goes out.

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Problem solving guide

Installation work and repairs to electrical components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

What to do if, ...

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

The appliance is fitted with a fan which removes steam from the oven. The fan will continue to run for a while after the appliance has been switched off.

... you cannot switch the appliance on.

Check that the appliance is switched on at the socket or whether the mains fuse has blown.

If this is not the case, then disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply for approx. 1 minute. To do this:

... the appliance does not heat up.

Check whether you set the demo mode setting by mistake (see "Programming").

... 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 "Coupling seal".

... the heating up phase lasts an unusually long time.

Check the bottom of the water container. If a thick layer of limescale has built-up, check the water hardness level that has been set. Set the correct water hardness level for your water supply (see "Setting the water hardness level"), and descale the appliance as described in "Descaling".

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

–

switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug or

–

withdraw the mains fuse.

Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on. If it still will not start, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department.

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Problem solving guide

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

Altitude affects the boiling point of water. The appliance must be re-set to take into account the different water boiling point in its new location (see "Cleaning and heating up for the first time".)

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

Check whether

– the door is closed properly.

– the door seal is fitted correctly. If

necessary, 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. The seal must be replaced with a new one.

... when the appliance is switched on, the k symbol and a number between 1 and 10 or "0:22h" appear in the display and the k symbol flashes.

The appliance needs to be descaled. Proceed as described in "Descaling" in "Cleaning and care".

... F05 or F06 appears in the display.

Switch the appliance off and call the Service Department.

... F20 appears in the display.

The appliance does not heat up.

– First of all, check whether the water

container has been pushed right into the appliance so that it connects. Then switch the appliance off and then back on again.

– If the fault occurs again, lightly

lubricate the coupling seal on the water container with silicone grease, as described in "Coupling seal".

If this does not solve the problem, call the Miele Service Department.

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

Check whether

–

the water container has been pushed right into the appliance so that it connects.

–

there is sufficient water in the water container. The water level must be between the two markings.

If the appliance still will not start, switch it off and contact the Miele Service Department.

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

Lubricate the hinges with the silicone grease supplied.

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Optional accessories

Miele offers a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your appliance.

These can be ordered via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

Cooking containers

Each stainless steel cooking container has a Gastro-Norm (GN) size (Example GN 1/3). 1/3 or 1/2 is the width and depth of the cooking containers as shown below.

DGGL 1

Peforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres 325x175x40 mm (WxDxH)

DGG 2

DGG 3

DGGL 4

Solid cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0.litres 325x175x65 mm (WxDxH)

Solid cooking container, GN 1/2 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres 325x265x65 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container, GN 1/2 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres 325x265x65 mm (WxDxH)

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DGGL 5

DGGL 6

DGG 7

DGGL 8

Optional accessories

Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 325x175x65 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 325x175x100 mm (WxDxH)

Solid cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 325x175x100 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container, GN 1/2 Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

DGD

Condensate tray

Lid for GN 1/3 cooking containers

To catch excess moisture, GN 1/2 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

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Optional accessories

Rack

For placing your own cooking containers on

Cleaning and care products

Miele descaling tablets 6 tablets

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.

E-Cloth (microfibre cloth)

Removes finger marks and light soiling.

Silicone grease

For lubricating the coupling seal. Please read the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".

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Miscellaneous

Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S

A die cast aluminium casserole dish with anti-stick surface and stainless steel lid. Also suitable for use on induction hobs and with all Miele ovens. Not suitable for use on gas hobs. Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg Dimensions: 325 x 260 x 65 mm (W x D x H)

Optional accessories

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After sales service, data plate

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact:

Your Miele dealer, or

–

the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address).

–

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.

When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.

Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these instructions.

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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.

Electrical connection

Connection should be made via a suitable isolator or a double pole fused spur connection unit or fused plug and switched socket which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on/off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in.

If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.

For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD), with a trip current of 30 mA.

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

Important U.K.

This appliance is supplied for connection to a single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green/yellow = earth

Blue = neutral

Brown = live

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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Electrical connection

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of plug fitted).

Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier.

Important

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as electric shock.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.

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