Miele DG 1050 User Manual

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.

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M.-Nr. 06 643 810

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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").

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.

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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