Miele DG 5051, DG 5061 Operating instructions

Operating and Installation instructions

Steam oven
DG 5051
DG 5061

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.

en - AU, NZ

M.-Nr. 07 518 020

Contents

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

Caring for the environment.........................................10

Guide to the appliance ............................................11

Front view........................................................11

Accessories supplied ..............................................12

Control panel .....................................................14

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

Controls .........................................................15

Function selector ...............................................15

Temperature selector ............................................15

Sensors .......................................................15

Display ..........................................................16

Condensate tray ..................................................17

Water container ...................................................17

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

Cooking duration (time) .............................................17

Noises ..........................................................17

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

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

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

Setting up the appliance for using for the first time........................19

Cleaning for the first time............................................21

Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................22

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

Functions ........................................................23

Preparing the appliance for use ......................................24

Selecting a function ................................................24

Changing the temperature...........................................24

Setting a cooking duration...........................................25

At the end of the duration ...........................................26

After use.........................................................27

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Contents

During operation ..................................................28

Interrupting operation ............................................28

Changing the temperature ........................................28

Changing the duration ...........................................29

Insufficient water................................................29

Automatic........................................................30

Additional functions ..............................................31

Start time ........................................................31

Minute minder ....................................................32

Pre-heat .........................................................33

System lock ......................................................34

Settings.........................................................35

Language J ......................................................35

Time of day ......................................................35

Start ............................................................35

Pre-heat .........................................................36

Recommended temperatures ........................................36

Water hardness ...................................................36

Display ..........................................................36

Volume ..........................................................36

Safety ...........................................................37

Temperature format ................................................37

Showroom programme .............................................37

Factory default ....................................................37

Cleaning and care ................................................38

Appliance front ...................................................39

Oven interior .....................................................40

Drip tray, rack and cooking containers .................................40

Shelf runners .....................................................41

Water container ...................................................42

Coupling seal ..................................................43

F Descale .......................................................44

Removing and refitting the door ......................................46

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Contents

Problem solving guide ............................................47

Optional accessories..............................................50

Cooking containers ................................................50

Cleaning and conditioning products ...................................52

Miscellaneous ....................................................53

Safety instructions for installation...................................54

Appliance and building-in dimensions ...............................55

Installation in a tall unit..............................................55

Installation in a base unit ............................................56

Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven.......................57

Installing the appliance ............................................58

Electrical connection..............................................59

After sales service, data plate ......................................61

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Warning and Safety instructions

This steam oven conforms to current
safety requirements. Inappropriate
use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.

To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the steam oven, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.

Correct application

This steam oven is designed for

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domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.

This steam oven must only be used

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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.

This steam oven is not suitable for

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outdoor use.

This steam oven is not intended for

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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Activate the safety lock to ensure

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that children cannot switch on the
appliance inadvertently.

Children should be supervised to

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ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

Keep children away from the steam

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oven at all times. Do not allow them to
play with it or to play with the controls;
or to lean against the open oven door,
nor to sit on it or swing on it.

Make sure that children do not

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attempt to open the door when the
appliance is in operation.

Older children may use the

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appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.

Packaging, e.g. cling film,

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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.

Technical safety

Before installation, check the steam

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oven for visible signs of damage. Do
not install and use a damaged
appliance. A damaged appliance is
dangerous.

Before connecting the appliance to

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the mains supply, ensure that the
connection data on the data plate
(voltage and connected load) match
the mains supply. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.

The electrical safety of this

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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).

This appliance is supplied with a

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moulded plug ready for connection to a
switched socket. If you wish to connect
it to a double-pole fused spur
connection unit, or to an isolator switch
or if the appliance is supplied without a
plug, it must be installed by a suitably
qualified and competent person in strict
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage caused by incorrect
installation or connection.

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Warning and Safety instructions

For safety reasons, this appliance

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may only be used when it has been
built in. This is necessary to ensure that
all electrical components are shielded.

Never open the casing of the

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

Installation, maintenance and

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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.

If the connection cable is damaged,

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it must be replaced with a special
connection cable of type H 05 V V-F
(pvc insulated), available from Miele.

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.

During installation, maintenance and

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repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply. It is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply when:

the mains fuse is disconnected,

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the screw-out fuse is removed (in

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countries where this is applicable),

it is switched off at the wall socket

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and the plug is withdrawn from the
socket, or it is switched off at the
isolator.

While the appliance is under

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

Do not connect the steam oven to

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the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).

In areas which may be subject to

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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 warranty.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

For added protection, it is advisable

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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

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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.

If using plastic cooking containers,

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

Do not use the appliance to heat up

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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 leave cooked food in the

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oven and do not use any cooking
containers which are susceptible to
corrosion as this could lead to
corrosion in the appliance.

The appliance is designed in such a

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

Do not immerse the water container

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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

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

Take care not to tip the water

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

Always ensure that food is

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sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking at a
sufficiently high temperature for long
enough. Therefore, when cooking or
reheating food such as poultry, it is
particularly important that the food is
completely cooked through. If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.

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Warning and Safety instructions

When using an electrical appliance,

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e.g. a hand-held mixer, near the steam
oven, ensure that the connection cable
doesn't get trapped by the steam oven
door. The insulation on the cable could
become damaged, giving rise to an
electric shock hazard.

Do not place heavy objects on the

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open door. The door can support a
maximum weight of 8 kg.

If the steam oven is built-in behind a

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furniture door, it must only be operated
when the door is open.
Close the furniture door only once the
appliance has completely dried out.

Miele 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.

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 they are
offered for recycling.

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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance 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.

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

Front view

Description of the appliance

a Control panel

b Ventilation outlet

c Door seal

d Steam channel

e Compartment for water container

f Water container (with insert)

g Contact point for water container

h Side runners

i Steam inlet

j Drip channel in the oven

k Floor heating element

l Temperature sensor

m Steam outlet

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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").

Condensate tray DGG 17

For catching excess moisture
325 x 350 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 8

1 perforated cooking container
gross capacity 2.0 litres / useable capacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 1

2 perforated cooking containers
gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.9 litre
325 x 175 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

Rack

Silicone grease

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For placing your own cooking containers on.

For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container.

Descaling tablets

For descaling the water container.

Miele steam oven cookbook

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

Description of the appliance

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Description of the appliance

Control panel

a Function selector

b Temperature selector

c Display

d Sensors

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Controls

Function selector

You select the function you want by turning the function
selector (see "Operation / Functions").

Temperature selector

You can use the temperature selector to alter the
recommended temperature for the function selected in 1°
steps within the permitted range (see "Operation / Setting the
temperature")

The function selector and the temperature selector can be
turned both clockwise and anti-clockwise. Push them in to
retract them.

Sensors

Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You
can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the
Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume").

Description of the functions

Sensor Function

? For setting the cooking duration.

For scrolling through the menus
For scrolling through the automatic programmes.

; For setting the cooking duration.

For scrolling through the menus.
For scrolling through the automatic programmes.

OK For confirming a selection.

l For activating and deactivating the minute minder.

For selecting the minute minder time.

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Description of the functions

Display

The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to
the text:

Symbol Meaning

­e

A maximum of 2 options can be shown in the
display.
These arrows indicate if more than two options
are available.

- - - A dotted line will appear under the last option
available. The beginning of the list will appear
under the dotted line.

L A tick will appear beside the option which is

currently selected.

K The display shows information and tips. You can

delete this field by confirming with the "OK"
button or by following the prompts.

Water level in the water container:

<

=

?

full

half full

nearly empty.

T Entered cooking duration (time)

R Start time

$ System lock activated

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Condensate tray

Water container

Temperature

Description of the functions

When you are using perforated containers, place the
condensate tray on the floor of the appliance to collect any
drops of liquid and allow them to be removed easily.

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

Some of the functions are allocated with a recommended
temperature. You can alter the recommended temperature for
an individual cooking process or permanently (see "Settings /
Recommended temperature").

Cooking duration (time)

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

Noises

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

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Description of the functions

Heating-up phase

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

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

Cooking phase

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

Please refer to the "User instructions" booklet supplied with
your appliance for more information and tips on how to use
your steam oven.

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Before using for the first time

Setting up the appliance for using for the first time

The appliance will switch on automatically when it is
connected to the electricity supply.

Welcome screen

A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then
be requested to select some basic settings which are needed
to set up the appliance up for using for the first time.

Follow the instructions in the display.

Setting the language

The welcome screen will be replaced by the request to set a
language:

^ Touch the ; or ? sensor until the language you want

appears highlighted in the display.

^ Confirm with "OK".

A tick L will appear beside the language you have selected.

If you select the wrong language by mistake,

- disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and
switch it back on again. The process will start again with
the welcome screen.

or

- continue setting up the appliance in the language
selected.
Then turn the function selector to Settings % and confirm
with "OK". You will reach the Language sub-menu by
following the J symbol. Select and confirm the language
you require as described above.

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Before using for the first time

Clock format

The request to select a Clock format will appear. The default
setting for the clock is 24 h.

Touch the ; or ? sensor until the clock format you want

^

appears highlighted in the display.

Confirm with "OK".

Setting the time of day

You will then be requested to enter the Time of day. The hour
is highlighted.

Use the ; or ? sensor to set the hour you want and

^

confirm with "OK".

The minutes are highlighted.

^ Use the ; or ? sensors to set the minutes you want and

confirm with "OK".

Time of day display

You will then be asked if you want the display to always show
the time:
On = the display will always show the time of day
On for 60 seconds = the display will show the time for
60 seconds after the appliance is switched off
Do not display = the display will not show the time

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^

Use the ; or ? sensor to select the setting you want and
confirm with "OK".

After you have confirmed your selection with "OK", the display
will show a message to tell you that setting up for the first time
has been successfully completed.

^

Confirm with "OK".

Your steam oven is now ready for use.

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

Cleaning for the first time

Remove any protective foil and adhesive labels.

Water container

Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the
insert (see "Cleaning and care / Water container"). Rinse the
water container and the insert thoroughly by hand using hot
water. Do not use any washing-up liquid or detergent.

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

Accessories / Oven interior

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

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

Before using for the first time

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Before using for the first time

Setting the correct boiling point for water

The boiling point for water at a high altitude above sea level
will be lower than the boiling point for water at sea level. To
adjust the boiling point for the altitude in your area, fill the
water container with mains tap water (see "Operation /
Preparing the appliance for use") and then run the Cook
universal 100 °C programme for 15 minutes. Proceed as
described in "Operation".

This procedure sets the correct boiling point for water for the
altitude in your area and also flushes out the waterways.
Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted from the appliance.

If you move house, the appliance will need to be re-set for
the new altitude if this differs from the old one by more than
300 m. To do this, descale the appliance (see "Cleaning and
care / Descaling").

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Operation

Functions

Please refer to the "User instructions" booklet supplied with your appliance for
more information on the following functions as well as tips on how to use your
steam oven.

Symbol Function / Menu Recommended

temperature °C

Temperature

range °C

0 Appliance is switched off - -

! Cook universal

For cooking of all types of food,

bottling, extracting juice with steam,

menu cooking

100 40 - 100

# Cook vegetables 100 90 - 100

$ Cook fish 85 75 - 100

% Cook meat 100 90 - 100

% Settings

You can change the factory default

settings

F Descale

For descaling the water container

--

--

P Defrost 60 0 - 60

( Reheat 100 80 - 100

c Automatic - -

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Operation

Preparing the appliance for use

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

^

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

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

Push the water container into the appliance until it

^

connects.

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

Place the food in the oven.

^

Selecting a function

^ Turn the function selector to the required function, e.g.

Cook universal Q.

Cook universal

100 °C

0:00 h : min

Changing the temperature

You can use the temperature selector (right) to alter the
temperature within the given range.
The changes do not need to be confirmed with "OK", the
display will jump back automatically to the previous display.

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Cook universal

95 °C

(40 - 100 C°)

Setting a cooking duration

Set the hours you want by touching ; (upwards) or ?

^

(downwards), or touch "OK" if you want to set a duration of
59 minutes or less.

Set the minutes you want by touching ; (upwards) or ?

^

(downwards).

^ Confirm your selection by touching "OK".

Operation

Cook universal

100 °C

0:00 h : min

Cook universal

100 °C

0:20 h : min

Cook universal

100 °C

Start

Confirm "Start" by touching "OK".

< Cook universal

T 0:20 h 45°C

Heating phase

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Operation

At the end of the duration

At the end of the cooking duration an audible tone will sound
and "Programme finished" will appear in the display.

Switch the appliance off by turning the function selector to

^

"0".

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 steam oven and wait until the steam has
dissipated.

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.

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After use

Operation

Remove the condensate tray and empty it.

^

Remove the water container by pushing it upwards slightly

^

as you take it out of the appliance. Empty it.

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 Miele.

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Operation

During operation

Interrupting operation

Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The
heating will be switched off and the cooking duration
remaining stored in memory.

Operation will resume when the door is closed.

When the door is closed, the pressure has to equalise, which
can cause a whistling sound.

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

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

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.

Changing the temperature

You can alter the temperature at any time during operation.
Turn the temperature selector until the required temperature
shows in the display.

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Changing the duration

You can alter the cooking duration at any time during
operation.

^

Cook universal

Operation

Touch ; or ?.

Insufficient water

Duration

Back # +

Confirm with "OK".

^

T Duration

0:05 h : min

(0:00 - 9:59 h)

6:00 min. *

^ Use the ; or ? sensors to enter the duration you require.

^ Confirm with "OK".

If the steam oven runs out of water during operation, an
audible tone will sound and the diplay will prompt you to fill
the water container with fresh tap water.

^

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

^

Push the water container into the appliance until it
connects.

^

Close the door.

Operation will continue.

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Operation

Automatic

The weight indication in the Automatic programmes refers
to the weight per piece. For example, you can cook just 1
piece of salmon weighing 250 g or 10 pieces of salmon
weighing 250 g at the same time (the pieces have to be
placed on the tray in 1 single layer and must not overlap).

Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into

^

the appliance.

Place the condensate tray in the oven, if required, at the

^

lowest level.

Place the food in the appliance.

^

^ Turn the function selector to Automatic c.

Automatic progrs.

Cook vegetables *

Cook fish +

^ Use the ; or ? sensors to select the programme you want,

and then confirm with "OK".

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Cook fish

Seabream *

Trout +

^

Use the ; or ? sensors to select the food you want, and
then confirm with "OK".

Depending on the programme and the type of food selected,
you will be asked about the size, the desired degree of
doneness, or the level of browning you require. The factory
default setting is medium. It is recommended to use the
preset values to start with. If food is not cooked sufficiently it
can be put back in the oven and cooked some more.

^

Use ; or ? sensors to select the values you want, and
then confirm with "OK".

If you want to start the cooking programme

- straight away, confirm with "OK"

- later, select "Start later" and confirm. Enter the start time
with ; or ? and confirm with "OK".

Start time

Additional functions

You can delay the start of a programme. The appliance then
switches on automatically.
This is not possible on the "Descale" programme F.

With "Start time" you enter the time of day at which you want
the programme to start.

This function cannot be used if the oven temperature is too
hot, e.g at the end of a cooking programme. If this is the
case, "Start time" will not appear in the display.
Open the oven door to allow it to cool down.

Cooking results can be impaired if there is a long delay
between the food being placed in the oven and the start of
cooking.
Fresh food can change its colour and even deteriorate.

^ Select the function, temperature and duration in the normal

way, and confirm with "OK".

^ Touch "OK" again.

Cook universal

Start time *

Duration 6:00 min. +

^

Select "Start time" and confirm with "OK".

R Start time

--:- -

^

Enter the time you want the appliance to start at with ; or
? and confirm with "OK".

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Additional functions

Minute minder

The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the
kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs.

You can also use the minute minder when a programme is
running, e.g. as a reminder to stir a dish or add seasoning
etc.

You can set a time for the minute minder of between 1
second (0:00:01 h:min:sec) and 9 hours 59 minutes (9:59:00
h:min:sec).
A minute minder time of up to 10 minutes will be shown in
min:sec in the display, and a minute minder time of more than
10 minutes in h:min.

At the end of the minute minder time you will hear an audible
tone. Switch the minute minder time off by touching l.Ifyou
do not switch the minute minder off, the time will carry on
counting in seconds and the l symbol will flash in the
display. This will tell you how much time has passed since the
minute minder time elapsed.

Setting the minute minder time

^ Touch the l sensor.

^ Use the ; or ? sensors to enter the minute minder time.

^

Confirm with "OK".

Changing the minute minder time

^

Touch the l sensor, enter the new time and confirm with
"OK".

Deleting the minute minder time

^

Touch the l sensor.

^

Touch the ; or ? sensors until until "-:- -:- -" appears in the
display.

^

Confirm with "OK".

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Pre-heat

Additional functions

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

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

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

The water container must be filled with water for
pre-heating.

The pre-heating process is cancelled by

- Opening the door.

- Touching the ;, ? sensors or "OK".

- Selecting a different function.
You can start the process again by switching the appliance
off and back on again and then selecting a function.

Using pre-heat

Not using pre-heat

^

Select the function you want.

Do not enter a duration.

The pre-heating process will begin after a few seconds.
When the correct temperature has been reached,
"Programme finished" will appear in the display.

^

Place the food in the oven.

^

Set the temperature and duration as normal.

^

Place the food in the oven.

^

Select the function you want.

^

Set the required duration.

^

Confirm this or set the required temperature.

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Additional functions

System lock

The system lock prevents the appliance being switched on
unintentionally, by children for example.

The appliance is delivered with the system lock deactivated
(factory default setting). If you wish to use it you will need to
alter the setting (see "Settings / Safety").

If activated the $ symbol will show in the display when the
oven is switched off.

To deactivate the lock

Touch the "OK" sensor.

^

A message will appear in the display.

^ Touch "OK" until the message goes out.

You can then use the appliance as normal.

The appliance will lock automatically three seconds after
the function selector is turned to "0".

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Language J

Settings

Some of the standard steam oven settings (factory default
settings) have an alternative which you can select if required.
You can alter several settings one after the other.

Turn the function selector to the Settings menu.

^

Select the sub menu you want.

^

Select the option you want.

^

Currently selected settings are indicated by a tick L next to
them.

"Back" takes you to the next level up.

After confirming "OK" or if you do not make a seclection within
approx. 15 seconds, the dispay will revert to the next level
up.

You can come out of the Settings menu from any level by
turning the function selector.

You can set the display to show the language of your choice.

You do this via the Languages J sub-menu.

Time of day

Start

If you have selected the wrong language by mistake you can
follow the flag symbol J to return to the Language sub-menu.

Display: You can choose whether you want the time of day to
be displayed all the time (On), for it to go out after 60
seconds or for the time of day not to be shown.
Clock format: The time of day can be set to appear either as
a 24 hour or 12 hour clock.
Set: Setting the time of day

The appliance has been set at the factory so that the
programme has to be started manually. You can alter this
setting so that the programme will start automatically a few
seconds after the last entry is made.

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Settings

Pre-heat

This function can be activated or deactivated.

Recommended temperatures

If you frequently change a recommended temperature it may
be a good idea to change it permanently. You can change
the temperatures within the permitted range.

Water hardness

The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting
IV (Very hard 4). You can set the steam oven for the water
hardness level in your area.

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 Hardness range Setting

Display

Volume

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I 1-7 °dH

(0.2-1.3 mmol/l)

II 8-14 °dH

(1.4-2.5 mmol/l)

III 15-21 °dH

(2.7-3.8 mmol/l)

IV >21 °dH (above

3.8 mmol/l)

The contrast and brightness can be adjusted.

The volume of the buzzer and keypad tone can be altered.

Soft 1

Medium 2

Hard 3

Very hard 4

Safety

Once the setting under "System lock" has been changed to
"On", the appliance cannot be operated.

Temperature format

You can choose for the temperature to be shown in °C or °F.

Showroom programme

This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the
appliance without the heating working.

Factory default

All settings: any changes you have made to settings in the

"Settings" menu will be reset to the factory default setting.

Recommended temperatures: recommended temperatures
which have been changed will be reset to the factory default
settings.

Settings

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Cleaning and care

Miele offers a range of branded cleaning and conditioning
products. See "Optional accessories".

,

appliance. The steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short circuit.

Switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down to a safe
temperature before cleaning. It should be cleaned after each
use.

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

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

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

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

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this

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Appliance front

Cleaning and care

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

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

The outer surfaces of this appliance are all susceptible to
scratching. Scratches on glass surfaces could even cause
a breakage.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning agents can alter or
discolour surfaces.

To avoid damaging your appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda, alkalines, ammonia,

acids or chlorides,

– cleaning agents containing descaling agents,

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

cleaners,

–

solvent-based cleaning agents,

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

oven sprays,

–

glass cleaning agents,

–

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

–

dirt erasers,

–

sharp metal scrapers.

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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 in the
compartment.

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

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

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

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

Drip tray, rack and cooking containers

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

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

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Shelf runners

Cleaning and care

The shelf runners are easy to remove.

Pull out the fixing knob as far as possible. Remove each

^

runner by first pulling it to the side a and then out from the
back b.

To re-fit the runners, reverse the above procedure: first fit
them into the back of the oven and then push them in at the
sides.

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

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Cleaning and care

Water container

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

Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in

^

towards each other and the 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, guide it in at an angle a and then push it
downwards b as illustrated.

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

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

Do not use scouring pads or hard brushes.

Coupling seal

Cleaning and care

If the water container becomes difficult to remove and
replace or the fault message F20 appears, rub a small
amount of the silicone grease supplied (see "Guide to the
appliance / Accessories supplied") into the inside of the
coupling seal. Do not take the seal out to lubricate it!

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

Remove any silicone grease from your skin either by

–

wiping it off or by washing it off.

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

–

plenty of clean water.

– If it is swallowed, seek medical advice.

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

Coupling seals can be ordered from Miele.

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

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Cleaning and care

F Descale

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

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

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

The appliance will lock out after you use it for the tenth time.

We recommend that you descale the appliance before it
locks out.

^ Fill the water container with 1 litre of descaling solution.

Follow the instructions on the descaling agent packaging
carefully.

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^ Push the water container into the appliance until it

connects.

^

Select the "Descale" function.

^

Confirm with "OK".

^

Confirm with "OK".

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

Do not switch the appliance off during the descaling
process. If if is switched off before the end of the process,
the whole process will have to be started from the
beginning again.

After 12 minutes, the appliance will prompt you to fill it with
fresh water.

Remove the water container and empty it. Remove the

^

waste container.

Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly.

^

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

^

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

When the water container is inserted back into the appliance,
the descaling process will continue automatically.

Once the descaling process has finished, the prompt "Empty
condensate tray" will appear in the display.

Confirm the prompt with "OK".

^

If you don't confirm the prompt with "OK" and instead
switch off the appliance or select another function, you will
have to repeat the descaling process the next time you
switch on the appliance.

After the descaling process has finished:

^ Switch off the appliance.

Cleaning and care

^ Open the door.

^ Remove the water container and empty it.

^

Dry the appliance thoroughly.

^

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

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Cleaning and care

Removing and refitting the door

It is much easier to clean the steam oven interior if you
remove the door first.

To remove the door

Open the door fully.

^

Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges.

^

^ Slowly close the door until the raised levers are touching

the frame.

To refit the door

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^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up

and off the hinges.

^

Fit the door on the hinges.

^

Open the door fully.

^

Then push the levers back down.

^

Close the door.

What to do if ...

Problem solving guide

Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances

,

must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and
competent person in strict 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.

... you cannot switch the appliance on.

Check whether the mains fuse has tripped.

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

– switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug, or

– switch off at the isolator, or

– disconnect the mains fuse.

Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box, and switch the
appliance back on. If it still will not switch on, contact a
qualified electrician or Miele.

... the appliance is in demo mode.

The appliance will not heat up if it is in demo mode. See
"Settings / Showroom programme".

... 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.

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Problem solving guide

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

Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water container with
silicone grease, as described in "Cleaning and care /
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 "Settings / Water
hardness"), and descale the appliance as described in
"Cleaning and care / Maintenance / Descale".

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

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

Altitude affects the boiling point of water. 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 /
Maintenance / Descale").

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... 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.

If this does not solve the problem, call Miele.

Problem solving guide

... a whistling sound is heard when the appliance is
switched on again.

When the door is closed, the pressure has to equalise, which
can cause a whistling sound. This is not a fault.

... F and a number appear in the display.

This combination indicates a fault.

F 20: The appliance does not heat up.

–

Check whether the water container has been pushed right
into the appliance so that it connects.
Switch the appliance off and then back on again.

A fault message will appear if the temperature of the oven

–

compartment has not risen by at least 2 °C within
5 minutes of the start of the heating up phase. This can
occur if, for example, a large quantity of frozen food is
being prepared.

– Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water container

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

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

–

Other fault messages:

Call Miele.

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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 from the Miele online shop at:

These products can also be obtained from Miele (see back
cover for contact details) or from your Miele Chartered Agent.

Cooking containers

Miele offers a wide variety of perforated and unperforated
cooking containers in different sizes:

DGGL 1

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.9 litre
325 x 175 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

DGG 2

DGG 3

DGGL 4

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Unperforated cooking container
gross capacity 2.5 litres / useable capacity 2.0 litres
325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH)

Unperforated cooking container
gross capacity 4.0 litres / useable capacity 3.1 litres
325 x 265 x 65 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 4.0 litres / useable capacity 3.1 litres
325 x 265 x 65 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 5

DGGL 6

DGG 7

DGGL 8

Optional accessories

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 2.5 litres / useable capacity 2.0 litres
325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 4.0 litres / useable capacity 2.8 litres
325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH)

Unperforated cooking container
gross capacity 4.0 litres / useable capacity 2.8 litres
325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH)

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 2.0 litres / useable capacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 13

DGD 1/3

Perforated cooking container
gross capacity 3.3 litres / useable capacity 2.0 litres
325 x 350 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

Lid for cooking containers 325 x 175 mm

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Optional accessories

DGD 1/2

Lid for cooking containers 325 x 265 mm

Condensate tray DGG 17

For catching excess moisture
325 x 350 x 40 mm (WxDxH)

Rack

For placing your own cooking containers on.

Cleaning and care products

Miele descaling tablets
6 tablets

For descaling the water container.

Original Miele ceramic and stainless steel cooktop cleaner
250 ml

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

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Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth

Removes finger marks and light soiling.

Silicone grease

For lubricating the coupling seal.

Miscellaneous

Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S

Cast aluminium casserole dish, anti-stick coating, with
stainless steel lid. Suitable for the casserole zone of an
induction cooktop and all ovens.
Not suitable for gas cooktops!
Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg
Size: 325 x 260 x 65 mm (WxDxH)

Optional accessories

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Safety instructions for installation

Before connecting the appliance, 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 the risk of
damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in
any doubt.

The socket and on-off switch should be easily accessible

~

after the appliance has been installed.

This appliance must not be installed and operated in

~

mobile installations (e.g. on a ship).

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.

All dimensions in this instruction booklet are given in mm.

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Appliance and building-in dimensions

Installation in a tall unit

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

a Steam oven

b Building-in recess

c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

d Recommended position for electrical socket.

Important: Do not position behind the appliance!

e Mains connection cable

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Appliance and building-in dimensions

Installation in a base unit

If the steam oven is being installed underneath a cooktop, please follow the
instructions for building in the cooktop and also take the building-in height for
the cooktop into account.

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

a Steam oven

b Building-in recess

c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

d Recommended position for electrical socket.

Important: Do not position behind the appliance!

e Mains connection cable

N.B. Undercounter installation is not recommended if there are young children in
the home.

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Appliance and building-in dimensions

Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven

* Appliances with glass front
** Appliances with metal front

a Steam oven

b Building-in recess

c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

d Recommended position for electrical socket.

Important: Do not position behind the appliance!

e Mains connection cable

f Ventilation cut-out for installation with a pyrolytic oven

g Oven

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Installing the appliance

Push the appliance into the recess and align it.

^

Secure the appliance by screwing the two wood screws

^

3.5x25mmi (supplied) into the vertical trim on either
side of the appliance (see illustration).

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Electrical connection

All electrical work should be carried out only by a suitably
qualified and competent person in strict accordance with
national and local safety regulations.

The appliance is supplied with a mains cable with moulded
plug for connection to a 230 V mains supply.

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with
a special connection cable of type H 05 V V-F (pvc
insulated), available from Miele.

The voltage and connected load are given on the data
plate. Please ensure these match the household mains
supply.

Connection should be made via a switched socket which is
easily accessible after installation. For extra safety it is
advisable to install a residual current device (RCD), with a trip
current of 30 mA. Do not connect via an extension lead.

Test marks: Electrical safety,

C-Tick Mark

Electrically suppressed according to AS/NZS 1044

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

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Electrical connection

Important

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

Green/yellow = earth

Blue = neutral

Brown = live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows when is is
necessary to change the plug:

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be

–

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter E or by the earth symbol - or coloured green or
green and yellow.

– The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.

– The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter A or coloured
red.

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After sales service, data plate

The address and phone number of your nearest Miele office is given on the back
page.

The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate. Please quote this data,
together with the model description and serial number when contacting Miele.

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 Operating
instructions.

616263

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