DG 6100
Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 09 568 090en-GB
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5
Caring for the environment.........................................12
Guide to the appliance ............................................13
Front view........................................................13
Accessories supplied ..............................................14
Description of the functions ........................................15
Control panel .....................................................15
Condensate tray ..................................................16
Water container ...................................................16
Noises ..........................................................17
Temperature .....................................................17
Recommended temperatures......................................17
Duration .........................................................17
Heating-up phase .................................................18
Cooking phase....................................................18
Steam reduction...................................................18
Before using for the first time.......................................19
Cleaning for the first time............................................19
Water hardness setting .............................................19
Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................20
Operating principles ..............................................21
Preparation ......................................................21
Set the temperature and duration .....................................21
At the end of the duration ...........................................22
After use.........................................................22
Operation .......................................................23
During use .......................................................23
Interrupting operation ............................................23
Changing the temperature ........................................23
Changing the duration ...........................................23
Insufficient water................................................24
Automatic........................................................25
General notes ....................................................27
The advantages of cooking with steam .................................27
Suitable containers ................................................27
Cooking containers..............................................27
Your own containers .............................................27
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Contents
Condensate tray ..................................................28
Shelf level........................................................28
Frozen food ......................................................28
Temperature .....................................................29
Duration .........................................................29
Cooking with liquid ................................................29
Your own recipes ..................................................29
Steam cooking ...................................................30
Vegetables.......................................................30
Meat ............................................................34
Sausages ........................................................36
Fish ............................................................37
Shellfish .........................................................40
Mussels .........................................................41
Rice ............................................................42
Pasta ...........................................................43
Dumplings .......................................................44
Grain ...........................................................45
Dried pulses......................................................46
Hen's eggs ......................................................48
Fruit ............................................................49
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) ..................................50
Special applications ..............................................52
Reheating........................................................52
Defrost ..........................................................54
Bottling..........................................................58
Extracting juice with steam ..........................................61
Making yoghurt ...................................................62
Proving yeast dough ...............................................64
Dissolving gelatine.................................................64
Melting chocolate .................................................65
Skinning vegetables and fruit ........................................66
Apple storage ....................................................67
Blanching........................................................67
Sweating onions...................................................68
Bacon...........................................................68
Disinfect items ....................................................69
Heating damp flannels..............................................69
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Contents
Decrystallising honey...............................................70
Making eierstich...................................................70
Settings.........................................................71
Cleaning and care ................................................73
Appliance front ...................................................74
Oven interior .....................................................75
Automatic door opener .............................................75
Accessories ......................................................75
Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers ........................75
Water container.................................................76
Side runners ...................................................76
Descaling........................................................77
Oven door .......................................................79
Problem solving guide ............................................81
Optional accessories..............................................84
Cooking containers ................................................84
Cleaning and care products .........................................86
Other accessories .................................................87
Safety instructions for installation...................................88
Appliance and building-in dimensions ...............................89
Installation in a tall unit..............................................89
Installation in a base unit ............................................90
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven.......................91
Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front ............................92
Installing the appliance ............................................93
Electrical connection..............................................94
Connection cable..................................................95
After sales service, data plate, guarantee .............................96
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
The steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
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similar working and residential environments.
The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
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It is intended for domestic use only as described in these
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operating instructions. Any other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
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appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if
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they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and
understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean the appliance
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unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
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not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation.
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Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of
babies and children.
Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or
pull it over their head and suffocate.
Danger of burning.
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Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of
adults. Make sure that children do not attempt to open the door
when the appliance is in operation. Keep children well away from
the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of
burning.
Danger of injury.
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The oven door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg. Do not let
children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
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considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible
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signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
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when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
connection inspected by an electrician.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
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the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a
qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These are a fire hazard
and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
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been built in.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
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on a ship).
Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
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connections or components and mechanical parts is highly
dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
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undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
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original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must
only be replaced by genuine original Miele spare parts.
If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the
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appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must be
connected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a
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suitably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of
type H 05 VV-F (pvc insulated), available from Miele.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
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You could burn yourself on the oven interior, cooked food, oven
accessories or hot steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and
when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven. Take care when
putting cooking containers into the oven or removing them not to
spill the contents.
Danger of burning.
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There will be some residual hot water in the steam generator at the
end of a cooking process. This will be pumped back into the water
container. Take care not to spill the contents when taking the water
container out of the appliance.
Do not bottle or heat up food in closed tins in the oven, as
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pressure will build up in the tin causing it to explode.
You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it.
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Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
Plastic dishes which are not heat- and steam resistant melt at
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high temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use temperature- (to 100°C) and steam-resistant plastic dishes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
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moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance.
Do not use the oven for keeping food warm and do not use utensils
in the appliance which could corrode.
The door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg.
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Do not sit on or lean against an open door, and do not place heavy
objects on it. Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between
the door and the oven cavity. The oven could get damaged.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Danger of injury.
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Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The
steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp
metal tools to clean the door glass.
The side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
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"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them fitted.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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Front view
Guide to the appliance
a Control panel
b Ventilation outlet
c Automatic door release for reducing steam
d Door seal
e Suction tube
f Compartment for water container
g Water container
h Drip channel
i Floor heater
j Temperature sensor
k Shelf levels
l Steam inlet
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Guide to the appliance
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a
range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see
"Optional accessories").
Condensate tray DGG 21
To catch excess moisture 325 x 430 x 40 mm (WxDxH)
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40mm(WxDxH)
Rack
For placing your own cooking containers on
Descaling tablets
These are required for descaling the appliance.
Miele steam oven cookbook
A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.
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Control panel
Description of the functions
Lightly touch sensors a - d to operate the appliance. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You
can deactivate this, if wished (see "Settings").
During operation numbers and symbols will appear in the
display e.
Sensor controls
abd
Sensor(s) Function
a s - For switching the appliance on and off
- For calling up the descaling process
b 2/Auto For alternating between steam cooking and
automatic functions
c ?
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d OK For confirming the temperature / duration /
s + ? For calling up programming mode
- For setting the temperature and cooking
duration
- For scrolling through the Programming
settings
selection
cc
e
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Description of the functions
Display
Display Explanation
2 Steam cooking
? Insufficient water or water container not
Number(s) + AutoAAutomatic programme
Numbers + °C Temperature
Numbers + h Duration
Number(s) + k The appliance needs to be descaled
Condensate tray
When you are using perforated containers, place the
condensate tray on the lowest shelf level to collect any drops
of liquid and allow them to be removed easily.
You can also use the condensate tray as a cooking container
if necessary.
present
Water container
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The maximum water level is 2.0 litres, the minimum 0.5 litres.
These levels are indicated on the container. Do not exceed
the maximum level.
The amount of water required for cooking will depend on the
type of food. Opening the door during cooking will increase
the amount used.
Depending on programme used the water container may
need refilling after 90 minutes. The appliance will let you
know when it needs refilling ?.
At the end of the cooking programme residual water in the
steam generator is pumped back into the water container.
The water container must be emptied after each use.
Noises
You will hear a pumping sound when the appliance is
switched on, during use and after switching it off.
This is the sound of water being pumped through the system
and is quite normal.
Temperature
The appliance has a temperature range of 40 °C to 100 °C.
The appliance is set at 100 °C when the oven is switched on.
You can alter the temperature in 5 °C steps.
Recommended temperatures
100 °C:
For cooking all types of food,
Reheating,
Menu cooking (whole meals)
Bottling,
Extracting juice with steam,
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85 °C:
For cooking fish gently.
Description of the functions
Duration
60 °C:
For defrosting.
40 °C
For proving yeast,
Making yoghurt,
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A duration of between 1 minute (0:01) and 9 hours 59 minutes
(9:59) can be set.
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Description of the functions
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the oven compartment is heated
to the set temperature. The display will show the temperature
in 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. 5 minutes. The duration
will be longer if you are preparing refrigerated or frozen food.
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.
Steam reduction
The appliance door will open a fraction at the end of a
cooking programme to release some of the steam from the
cabinet. The door will then close automatically.
Steam reduction can be switched off if you wish (see
"Settings"). If switched off there will be a lot of steam emitted
from the cabinet when the door is opened.
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Please refer to "Steam cooking" and "Special applications"
for more information and tips on how to use your steam
oven.
Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied
with this documentation in the space provided in the "After
sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective foil.
^
Water container
Take the water container out of the appliance and rinse it
^
by hand.
Accessories / Oven interior
Take all accessories out of the oven. Wash them by hand
^
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.
Water hardness setting
Before using for the first time
The appliance is set ex-works for hard water (S03). It must be
adjusted to local water hardness to ensure trouble-free
operation and to ensure that descaling is carried out at the
correct interval. The harder the water, the more often the
appliance will need to be descaled.
^
Check the hardness of your local water supply and adjust
the water hardness as necessary (see "Settings").
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Before using for the first time
Setting the correct boiling point for water
Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling
point for water, as this varies according to the altitude of the
location of the appliance. This procedure also flushes out the
waterways.
This process must be carried out to ensure efficient
functioning of your appliance.
Run the appliance at 100 °C for 15 minutes. Proceed as
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described in "Brief operating instructions".
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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Preparation
°C
2
2
h
Fill the water container up to at least the "min" marker.
^
Only use cold mains tap water. Never use distilled or
mineral water or other liquids.
Push the water container into the appliance until it
^
connects.
Place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf level.
^
Place the food in the oven.
^
Switch the appliance on with the s sensor.
^
Set the temperature and duration
2 will appear in the display and "°C" and "100" will start
flashing.
^ If you want to cook with 100 °C, confirm the setting with
"OK".
If necessary, you can reduce the temperature by touching the
? sensor. Confirm with "OK".
Operating principles
After confirming the temperature, 3 zeros will appear in
display and "h" will start flashing.
^
Set the cooking duration you want by touching ; (from
00:00 upwards) or ? (from 9:59 downwards).
^
Confirm your selection by touching "OK".
The appliance will start automatically after the duration has
been confirmed.
If you do not complete these steps within 15 minutes, the
appliance will switch itself off.
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Operating principles
At the end of the duration
At the end of the set cooking duration, an audible tone will
sound, 3 zeros and "h" will appear in the display.
Switch off the appliance.
^
The fan will continue to run for a while after the appliance has
been switched off.
Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven interior, spilled food,
accessories and hot steam.
Use oven gloves when removing hot food from the
appliance.
After use
^ Remove the condensate tray and empty it.
^ Remove and empty the water container.
^ After each use, clean and dry the whole appliance as
described in "Cleaning and care".
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Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is
completely dry.
During use
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 of the cooking compartment as it rises. Once the
set temperature has been reached, the display will change to
show the cooking duration remaining as it counts down.
Operation
Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back
from the appliance and wait until the steam has
dissipated.
Danger of burning.
You could burn yourself on the oven interior, spilled food,
accessories and hot steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or
removing it and when handling hot food and shelves etc.
inside the appliance.
Changing the temperature
You can alter the temperature at any time during operation.
Touch the "OK" sensor once. The display will change to the
temperature setting and "C" flashes. Set the temperature as
described earlier.
Changing the duration
You can alter the duration at any time during operation.
Touch the "OK" sensor twice. The display will change to the
cooking duration setting and "h" will flash. Set the duration as
described earlier.
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Operation
Insufficient water
Insufficient water is indicated by the flashing ? and an
audible tone.
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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Automatic
Procedure
Operation
Your steam oven is equipped with 20 automatic programmes
for cooking vegetables. The temperature and duration are
pre-set, so you only have to prepare the vegetables as
required (see the chart).
Put the prepared vegetables into a perforated cooking
^
container.
Insert the condensate tray at the lowest level. Place the
^
perforated tray of vegetables on any shelf level.
Fill the water container with fresh tap water and place it in
^
the steam oven.
^ Switch on the appliance.
^ Touch the 2/Auto sensor.
^ Use ? or ; to select the programme you want, e.g. A12.
^ Confirm with "OK".
For hints and tips on cooking vegetables by steam see
"Steam cooking > vegetables".
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Operation
Programme overview
Programme
number
A1 Cauliflower Florets, medium
A2 Beans (green, yellow) Whole
A3 Broccoli Florets, medium
A4 Chinese cabbage Shredded
A5 Peas -
A6 Fennel Cut into strips
A7 Kohlrabi Batons
A8 Pumpkin Diced
A9 Sweetcorn Cobs
A10 Carrots Diced/batons/sliced
A11 Peppers Sliced
A12 New potatoes Firm, medium
A13 Leeks Sliced into rings
A14 Romanesco Florets, medium
A15 Sprouts -
Vegetable
A16 Boiled potatoes Firm, quartered
A17 Green asparagus Medium
A18 White asparagus Medium
A19 Spinach -
A20 Sugar snap peas -
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This section contains general information. You will find more
detailed information about particular foods and how to cook
them in the other sections.
The advantages of cooking with steam
Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is
not immersed in water.
Cooking with steam also retains the true taste of the food
better than conventional cooking. We therefore recommend
seasoning the food after it has been cooked. Food also
retains its fresh, original colour.
Suitable containers
Cooking containers
This steam oven is supplied with stainless steel cooking
containers. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both
perforated and solid, are available as optional extras (please
refer to "Optional accessories"). This enables you to choose
the most suitable container for the food you are preparing.
General notes
Your own containers
It is best to use perforated containers for steam cooking. The
steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is
cooked evenly.
You can also use your own containers. However, please note
the following:
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Containers must be heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to
withstand hot steam. With plastic containers please check
with the manufacturer that they are suitable for use in a
steam oven.
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Thick-sided containers made from porcelain, china or
stoneware, for example, are not so suitable for steam
cooking. They do not conduct heat well and as a result
cooking durations will be considerably longer than those
given in the charts.
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General notes
Condensate tray
Shelf level
Place the cooking containers on the rack and not on the
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oven floor.
Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the
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container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow
sufficient steam into the container.
Place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf runner when
using perforated containers. The tray will collect any drops of
liquid and allow them to be removed easily.
You can also use the condensate tray as a cooking container
if necessary.
You can select any shelf level. You can also cook on several
levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking
duration.
When using more than one deep container at the same time it
is best to offset them on their runners and to leave at least
one level free in between them.
Frozen food
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To prevent the cooking containers and rack from tipping,
always insert them between the rails of the side runners.
The heating up phase for frozen food is longer than for fresh
food. The greater the quantity of frozen food, the longer the
heating up phase.
Temperature
Duration
General notes
A maximum temperature of 100 °C is reached in the steam
oven. Most types of food will cook at this temperature. Some
more delicate types of food, such as soft fruit, must be
cooked at lower temperatures as otherwise they will burst.
More information is given in the relevant section.
Combination with a Gourmet warming drawer
When the warming drawer is in use the oven cavity in the
steam oven can get up to 40 °C. If, in this case, you set a
temperature of 40 °C, no steam will be produced because the
oven cavity is too warm.
In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are
the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. More
information about any factors which may affect the cooking
duration is given in the relevant sections.
The quantity of food does not affect the cooking duration.
1 kg of potatoes will take the same time to cook as 500 g.
The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We
recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to
start with. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter
time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer.
Cooking with liquid
When cooking with liquid only fill the cooking container2/3full
to prevent the liquid spilling when the cooking container is
removed from the oven.
Your own recipes
Food and recipes which are prepared in pot or a pan can
also be cooked in the steam oven. The cooking times in the
steam oven will be the same. Please note that food will not
brown or crisp when cooking with steam.
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Steam cooking
Vegetables
Fresh
Frozen food
Cooking containers
Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean
and cut them up.
Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand,
unless they have been frozen together in a block.
Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of
time to cook can be cooked together.
If vegetables have frozen together in clumps, break these up
before cooking with steam. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration.
Food such as peas or asparagus spears, which have little or
no space between them, will take longer to cook because the
steam has less space to work in. For an even result, it is best
to use a shallow container for these types of food, and only fill
it about3-5cmdeep. When cooking large quantities divide
the food between 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than using
one deep one.
Shelf level
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Different types of vegetables which take the same length of
time to cook can be cooked together.
Use solid containers for vegetables which are cooked in
liquid.
When cooking vegetables with a distinctive colour (e.g.
beetroot) in a perforated container, place the perforated
container above the condensate tray to avoid any colour
transfer.
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