Miele DG 2350, DG 2550, DG 2560, DG 2650, DG 2660 Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

Steam oven DG 2350 DG 2550 / DG 2560 DG 2650 / DG 2660

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

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M.-Nr. 05 949 880

Contents

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

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

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programming steps in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Function chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Switching on and selecting a function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recommended temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Altering the pre-set temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting a cooking time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To start a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

After starting a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing the settings during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

At the end of cooking time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Insufficient water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Contents

Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Bottling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Blanching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The appliance front and housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Standard settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Description of the appliance

Front view

a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Rubber door seal d Steam channel

GAREN UNIVERSAL

ijlk

i Steam inlet j Condensate channel in the oven k Temperature sensor l Outlet for air from oven interior

e Compartment for water container f Water container (with insert) g Contact point h Side runners with 4 shelf levels

m Drip channel in the door n Door release

Control panel

Description of the appliance

o Display

with symbols for:

Q Cook Universal Q1 Cook Vegetables Q_ Cook Fish QG Cook Meat/Poultry P Reheat N Defrost

k Descale

C Standard settings

p Function selector (and On/Off) q Time/Temperature selector r Time/Temperature display

with symbols for: p Insufficient water k Descale z Temperature g Duration

h Start f Stop

(see "Start" section)

$ Safety lock

Description of the appliance

Accessories supplied

Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the relevant M. Nr. (Material number) when ordering.

Condensate tray (1.7 l)

To catch excess moisture Gastronorm size GN 1/2

Rack

For placing cooking containers on

2 cooking containers DGGL1, perforated (0.9 l)

For steaming Gastronorm size GN 1/3

Side runners

Description of the appliance

An English language cookbook for steam cooking is available on request (Miele UK).

Door seal

Coupling seal on the water container

Silicone grease

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

Description of the appliance

Optional accessories

Stainless steel containers

Container Net capacity in litres Height in cm Gastronorm size

DGG 2 solid

DGG 3 solid

DGGL 4 perforated

DGGL 5 perforated

DGGL 6 perforated

DGG 7 solid

Lid DGD

Building-under casing DGUG

(required for certain models only)

2.0 6 GN 1/3

3.1 6 GN 1/2

2.0 6 GN 1/3

2.8 10 GN 1/3

Descaling tablets

For descaling the water container

Casing for freestanding installation DGSG

(required for certain models only)

Warning and Safety instructions

Installation and connection

If the appliance is supplied without

a plug, or if the plug is removed, the appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.

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 safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested regularly, and if there is any doubt, the electrical wiring in the home 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).

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

The appliance must be installed in

a such a position that you can safely monitor the level of food and liquid in cooking containers and the wa ter level in the water container. Otherwise you may risk scalding or burning yourself with hot water and food when taking containers out of the oven.

Do not connect the appliance to

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct usage

Before using the appliance for the

first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on the safety, operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance.

Built-in appliances must not be

used until after they have been correctly installed. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.

This appliance is intended for

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

Do not operate the appliance

without food in it (except: when heating up for the first time and when running the descaling programme).

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 caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

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 channels should be wiped

dry with a soft cloth after each programme.

Leave the door open until the

moisture in the cooking compartment has dissipated and the interior is 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 "Before using for the first time" and carry out the procedure as described. Leave the door open afterwards.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

The appliance must be installed at

such a height that small children cannot reach the appliance door, which gets very hot during use.

Use the safety lock to prevent

children operating the appliance or altering the settings.

The appliance is only intended for

use by adults who have read these operating instructions. Keep children well away. They will not understand the potential danger of touching the appliance. It is therefore important to supervise children at all times.

This appliance is not a toy. Do not

allow children to play with it.

The appliance becomes very hot

during use and remains hot for some time after switching off. To safeguard against burning, keep children out of the vicinity of the appliance until it has cooled down.

Warning: Take care in the area around the hinges. Danger of

injury. Keep children well away.

Keep young children away from the appliance at all times, and do not

let them swing on the door.

Food 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 all packaging safely as soon as possible.

Warning and Safety instructions

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 foods 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.

Only use proprietary citric acid

based descaling agents or descaling tablets to descale the appliance (available from the Spare Parts Dept). Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Do not use vinegar or descaling agents containing vinegar, as these can cause corrosion in the appliance.

Although this is a steam oven,

under no circumstances should a steam cleaner be used to clean it. The steam from the cleaning appliance could reach the live 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 in the container there is something wrong. Call the Service Department.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning and scalding

The appliance, especially the door

and the area of 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 oven 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 burning yourself.

When putting dishes 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 roof of the oven. Danger of burning and scalding.

Take care not to tip the water

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Appliance faults

If there is any damage to the

appliance, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply immediately. It should not be used again until it has been repaired. If the appliance has not yet been fully installed, the electricity cable must be disconnected from the supply point. If connected via a plug and socket, switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug. Pull on the plug and not the cable. Contact the 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 engineer authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

Further safety notes

When using an electric socket near

the oven, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the oven 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. Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food and its temperature. Some foods, e.g. poultry, may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed by cooking at a sufficiently high temperature for long enough. If in any 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. Danger of injury.

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 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 which might be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of packing material

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

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about available recycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

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.

Before using for the first time

General notes

The appliance is set up at the factory for English. If you wish to reset it to a different language see "Standard settings".

Do not be concerned if your appliance makes some unusual noises. They occur when the steam generating unit is being filled or emptied out and when pumping is taking place.

When the appliance is switched on the fan which extracts steam from the oven can also be heard. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off. If you want to reduce this "run-on" time you can do so by switching the appliance off and removing the water container.

A data plate for your appliance is supplied with this documentation. It should be stuck into the space provided at the end of the instruction book.

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

Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness level

The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (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 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

II Medium

III Hard

IV Very hard

Display Hardness

range

1-7 °dH

(0.2 - 1.3 mmol/l)

8-14 °dH

(1.4 - 2.5 mmol/l)

15-21 °dH

(2.7 - 3.8 mmol/l)

>21 °dH

(above 3.8 mmol/l)

Before using for the first time

Proceed as follows:

Using the function selector:

Press it to switch the appliance on.

The Start light will come on:

Turn the function selector to the C

symbol.

^ Confirm this selection by pressing the

function selector.

Confirm your selection.

^ Turn the selector until you see the

hardness level required, e.g. "Medium 2".

"Return" will then appear in the display. Press the function selector twice and turn it to Q to return to the Start display.

Turn the function selector to the I symbol.

Before using for the first time

Cleaning and heating up for the first time

Remove the water container from the appliance and rinse thoroughly by hand using hot water. Do not use any washing-up liquid or detergent. The insert can alse be removed for rinsing (see "Cleaning and care").

The appliance has been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory. To remove this from the oven cavity you can use a solution of hot

water with a little washing-up liquid. However, make sure that you do not get any washing-up liquid solution on the door seal. Clean the inside of the water container housing and the accessories

You should then run the COOK UNIVERSAL (100 °C) programme for 15 minutes to flush out the waterways. Proceed as described in "Operation". Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted from the appliance the first time it is used.

Operation

Before each use

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. Add water as required. Using hot water from the kettle will shorten the heating-up time.

^ Always use both hands when

carrying the water container, and push it into the appliance until it connects. Take care not to let any water spill out.

^ Always push the condensate tray

onto the lowest shelf runner to catch any condensate that may build up during cooking.

Programming steps in brief

To make a selection you turn the selector, and to confirm your selection you push it in.

The function selector is used to:

A Switch the appliance on by pushing

it in

B To select and confirm a cooking

function

The time/temperature dial is used to:

C Confirm the recommended

temperature or to change it and then confirm the change

D To select and confirm a cooking

duration

The programme cycle starts automatically.

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

The cooking functions and programming steps are described in more detail on the following pages.

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