Miele DG6200 Installation and Operation Guide
Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 651 660
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................13
Overview............................................................................................................... 14
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 14
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 15
Controls................................................................................................................ 16
Sensors ................................................................................................................. 17
Display................................................................................................................... 17
Description of the functions............................................................................... 18
Water container ..................................................................................................... 18
Condensate tray.................................................................................................... 18
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 18
Duration................................................................................................................. 18
Noises.................................................................................................................... 19
Heating-up phase.................................................................................................. 19
Cooking phase ...................................................................................................... 19
Steam reduction.................................................................................................... 19
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 20
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 20
Setting the water hardness level ........................................................................... 21
Setting the correct boiling point for water............................................................. 21
Operation.............................................................................................................. 22
Operating principles .............................................................................................. 22
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 24
Automatic programmes...................................................................................... 25
Using Automatic programmes............................................................................... 25
Programme chart................................................................................................... 26
General notes....................................................................................................... 27
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 27
Suitable containers................................................................................................ 27
Cooking containers .......................................................................................... 27
Your own containers......................................................................................... 27
Condensate tray.................................................................................................... 27
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 28
Frozen.................................................................................................................... 28
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 28
Duration................................................................................................................. 28
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Contents
Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 28
Your own recipes................................................................................................... 28
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 29
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 29
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 32
Sausages............................................................................................................... 34
Fish........................................................................................................................ 34
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 37
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 38
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 39
Pasta / Noodles..................................................................................................... 40
European dumplings ............................................................................................. 41
Grains .................................................................................................................... 42
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 43
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 45
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 46
Menu cooking........................................................................................................ 47
Special applications ............................................................................................ 49
Reheat ................................................................................................................... 49
Defrost................................................................................................................... 50
Bottling .................................................................................................................. 53
Extracting juice...................................................................................................... 56
Making yoghurt ..................................................................................................... 57
Proving yeast dough.............................................................................................. 58
Dissolving gelatine ................................................................................................ 59
Melting chocolate.................................................................................................. 59
Skinning fruit and vegetables................................................................................ 60
Preserving apples ................................................................................................. 60
Blanching............................................................................................................... 61
Sweating onions.................................................................................................... 61
Rendering fat......................................................................................................... 62
Disinfecting items ................................................................................................. 62
Heating damp towels ............................................................................................ 63
Decrystallising honey ............................................................................................ 63
Preparing custard royale ....................................................................................... 63
Settings ................................................................................................................64
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................66
Notes on cleaning and care................................................................................... 66
Appliance front ...................................................................................................... 67
Oven compartment ............................................................................................... 68
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Contents
Water container ..................................................................................................... 68
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 69
Shelf runners ......................................................................................................... 69
Descaling............................................................................................................... 70
Door....................................................................................................................... 72
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................74
Optional accessories ..........................................................................................77
Cooking containers ............................................................................................... 77
Cleaning and care products.................................................................................. 79
Other accessories ................................................................................................. 79
Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 80
Detailed dimensions of oven front..................................................................... 81
Building-in dimensions .......................................................................................82
Installation in a tall unit.......................................................................................... 82
Installation in a base unit....................................................................................... 83
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven............................................ 84
Installation............................................................................................................ 85
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................86
After sales service, data plate, warranty........................................................... 88
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance 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 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 damage caused by
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
This steam oven is designed for 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.
The steam oven is not suitable for outdoor use.
This steam oven must only be used as described in these
instructions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
This appliance is not intended for 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 its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with
particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp
must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not
suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be replaced
by a Miele authorised technician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the steam oven when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Danger of burning! 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! The maximum load capacity for the door is 8kg.
Children can hurt themselves on an open door.
Ensure that children do not sit on or swing on the door.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged
appliance.
Reliable and safe operation of this oven can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches 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
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
Tampering with electrical connections or components and
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
If the plug has been removed or the connection cable is not
supplied with a plug, the steam oven must be connected to the
mains supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable of type H05VVF(pvc insulated), available
from Miele, in order to avoid a hazard.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it is switched off at the mains circuit breaker, or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door),
ensure that the door is never closed whilst the steam oven is in use.
Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and
cause subsequent damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and
the floor. Do not close the door until the steam oven has cooled
down completely.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
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 warranty.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Danger of burning! The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
Exercise care when handling food and trays so as not to burn
yourself on the walls of the steam oven, shelf runners, trays, steam
and hot food itself. Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam
oven, removing it and when adjusting shelves etc. in a hot steam
oven.
When putting cooking containers into the steam oven or taking them
out, take care not to spill the contents.
Danger of burning! 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 use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed 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.
Plastic dishes which are not heat and steam resistant melt at 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 steam oven can dry out and the escaping
moisture can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not leave cooked
food in the oven compartment and do not use any cooking
containers which are susceptible to corrosion as this could lead to
corrosion in the appliance.
The door can support a maximum load of 8kg. 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 compartment. The steam oven could get damaged.
Do not leave the appliance door open unnecessarily as someone
may trip over it or be injured by it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held mixer, near
the steam oven, ensure that the connection cable doesn't get caught
in the door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged,
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this steam oven.
Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause
a short circuit.
Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
The shelf runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care - Accessories").
Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning and never operate the
steam oven without the shelf runners fitted.
Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids
containing salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to
avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface.
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally 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. 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.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances. You are also responsible by
law for deleting any personal data that
may be stored on the appliance prior to
disposal. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
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Overview
Steam oven front view
a
Control panel
b
Ventilation outlet
c
Automatic door release for steam
reduction
d
Door seal
e
Suction tube
f
Compartment for water container
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g
Water container
h
Drip channel
i
Floor heating element
j
Temperature sensor
k
Shelf runners
l
Steam inlet
Overview
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").
DGG 21
1 condensate tray for catching excess
moisture; can also be used as a
cooking container.
325x430x40mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5litres / Useable
capacity 0.9litre
325x175x40 mm (W x D x H)
Rack
1 rack for placing your own cooking
containers on
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Useable
capacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
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Controls
a
Recessed On/Off button
For switching the appliance on and off and accessing the descaling process
b
sensor
For alternating between steam cooking and Automatic programmes
c
sensors
For setting the temperature and duration and scrolling through the programme
settings
For accessing Programming mode: + (see "Settings")
d
OK sensor
For confirming an entry
e
Display
f
Optical interface
(for service technician use only)
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Controls
Sensors
The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This
keypad tone can be switched off (see "Settings – Keypad tone").
Display
Display Meaning
Steam cooking
Insufficient water or water container not present
Auto + Number(s) Automatic programme
Numbers + °C Temperature
Numbers + h Duration
+ number(s) The appliance needs to be descaled
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Description of the functions
Water container
The maximum water level is 2.0 litres,
the minimum 0.5 litre. These levels are
indicated on the container on the
handle side. Do not exceed the
maximum level.
The amount of water used will depend
on the type of food and the duration of
cooking. Water will sometimes need to
be replenished during the cooking
process. Water consumption is
increased if the door is opened during
cooking.
Fill the water container to the maximum
level before each use.
At the end of the cooking programme
hot residual water in the steam
generator is pumped back into the
water container. The water container
must be emptied after each use.
Condensate tray
When 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.
Temperature
The steam oven has a temperature
range of 40°C to 100°C. The appliance
is set at 100°C when it is switched on.
You can alter the temperature in 5°C
steps.
Recommended temperature
Temperature Use
100 °C – Cooking all types of
food
– Reheat
– Menu cooking
– Bottling
– Extracting juice
85 °C – Cooking fish gently
60 °C – Defrosting
40 °C – Proving yeast
dough
– Making yoghurt
Duration
You can set a duration between 1
minute (:) and 9 hours 59 minutes
(:). If the duration exceeds 59
minutes you have to enter it in hours
and minutes. Example: Duration 80
minutes = 1:20.
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Description of the functions
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.
When the steam oven is in use, you will
hear a fan noise.
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 oven 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.
Steam reduction
If a cooking temperature above approx.
80°C has been set, the appliance door
will automatically open a fraction just
before the end of a cooking programme
to release some of the steam from the
cabinet. The door will then close again
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.
Cooking phase
The cooking phase begins when the set
temperature is reached. During the
cooking phase, the duration remaining
will be shown in the display.
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Using for the first time
Please stick the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space provided
in the "After sales service, data plate,
warranty" section of this booklet.
Alternatively, the additional label can
be stuck near the appliance if the
appliance markings are not visible
after installation.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers (but not the data plate).
The appliance has undergone a
function test in the factory. Residual
water from this testing may have
trickled back into the cabinet during
transportation.
Cleaning for the first time
Water container
Take the water container out of the
appliance and rinse it by hand.
Accessories / Oven compartment
Remove all accessories from the
oven compartment.
Wash the accessories 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 warm water
and then dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
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Using for the first time
Setting the water hardness level
The water hardness level of the steam
oven is set to Hard at the factory. For
trouble-free operation of the steam
oven, and to ensure that it is descaled
at the appropriate time, it is important
to set the water hardness level for your
area. The harder the water, the more
often the steam oven must be descaled.
Check the hardness of your local
water supply and adjust the water
hardness as necessary (see
"Settings").
Setting the correct boiling point for water
Before cooking with the steam oven for
the first time, it must be set to the
correct boiling point for water in your
area. This is determined by the altitude
at which you live. This procedure also
flushes out the water pipework.
This procedure must be carried out
to ensure efficient functioning of your
appliance.
Run the Steam cooking
programme at 100°C for 15minutes.
Proceed as described in "Operation".
Setting the correct boiling point for water following a house move
If you move house, the appliance will
need to be reset for the new altitude if
this differs from the old one by 300m or
more. To do this, descale the appliance
(see "Cleaning and care - Descaling").
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Operation
Operating principles
Only use cold mains tap water
(below 20°C). Never use distilled or
mineral water or other liquids.
Fill the water container and push it
into the appliance until it connects.
Insert the condensate tray on the
lowest shelf level if necessary.
Place the food in the oven.
Switch the steam oven on using .
°C will appear in the display.
will flash.
If you want to cook with 100°C,
confirm the setting with OK.
If you wish you can set a lower
temperature by touching the
sensor. Then confirm with OK.
If you want to set a cooking duration
of
– less than 1 hour, confirm with OK,
– more than 1 hour, set the hours you
want by touching the sensor (from
upwards) or (from downwards)
and confirm with OK.
Set the minutes you want by touching
the sensor (from upwards) or
(from downwards).
Confirm with OK.
The cooking process begins. The steam
generator and fan switch on.
If you do not complete these steps
within 15minutes, the appliance will
switch itself off.
h will appear in the display.
The for the hours will flash.
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Operation
If you are cooking at a temperature
above approx. 80°C, shortly before
the end of the cooking time the door
will automatically open a little to allow
some of the steam to escape.
At the end of the cooking duration
– h appears in the display,
– the fan remains switched on,
– an audible tone sounds.
Danger of burning!
You could burn yourself on the oven
interior walls, spilled food and
accessories.
Use oven gloves when removing hot
food from the oven.
Open the door and remove the food.
Switch the steam oven off using .
A new cooking process can only be
started if the automatic door release is
retracted into its original position. Do
not push it in manually as this could
damage it.
After use
Remove the condensate tray and
empty it.
Remove the water container and
empty it.
After each use, clean and dry the
whole appliance as described in
"Cleaning and care".
Leave the appliance door open until
the oven interior is completely dry.
Insufficient water
Insufficient water is indicated by the
flashing symbol 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.
Operation will continue.
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Operation
Changing settings during a cooking process
You can alter the temperature and
cooking duration at any time during
operation.
Changing the temperature
Briefly touch OK once.
The display will change to the
temperature setting and the
temperature will flash.
Set the temperature as described
earlier.
Changing the cooking duration
Briefly touch OK twice.
The display will change to setting the
cooking duration and the number for
the hours will flash.
Set the cooking duration as
described earlier.
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.
Danger of burning!
Steam can escape when the door is
opened.
Step back and wait until the steam
has dissipated.
Danger of burning!
You could burn yourself on the oven
interior walls, spilled food and hot
steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing food
in the oven or removing it and when
adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot
oven.
Operation will resume when the door is
closed.
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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.
The cooking process will be ended
early if the door is opened in the last
minute of cooking time.
Automatic programmes
Your steam oven is equipped with
20Automatic programmes for cooking
vegetables. The temperature and
duration are preset, so you only have to
prepare the vegetables as required (see
the chart).
The oven interior needs to be at room
temperature before starting an
Automatic programme.
For hints and tips on cooking
vegetables by steam see "Steam
cooking - vegetables".
Using Automatic programmes
Put the prepared vegetables into a
perforated cooking container.
Insert the condensate tray in the
lowest shelf level.
Place the perforated tray of
vegetables on any shelf level.
Fill the water container and push it
back in so that it connects.
Switch the steam oven on.
Touch the sensor.
Use the or sensor to select the
programme you want, e.g. A12.
Confirm with OK.
Use the or sensor to select how
well cooked you want the food to be:
– al dente
– medium
– soft
Confirm with OK.
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Automatic programmes
Programme chart
Programme no. Vegetable
A1 Cauliflower Florets, medium
A2 Beans (green, yellow) Whole
A3 Broccoli Florets, medium
A4 Chinese cabbage Cut into strips
A5 Peas —
A6 Fennel Cut into strips
A7 Kohlrabi Batons
A8 Pumpkin Diced
A9 Corn Cobs
A10 Carrots Diced / Batons / Sliced
A11 Capsicum Cut into strips
A12 New potatoes Firm, medium
A13 Leeks Sliced into rings
A14 Romanesco Florets, medium
A15 Brussels sprouts —
A16 Boiled potatoes Firm, quartered
A17 Green asparagus Medium
A18 White asparagus Medium
A19 Spinach —
A20 Sugar snap peas —
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General notes
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 (see "Optional
accessories"). This enables you to
choose the most suitable container for
the food you are preparing.
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.
Your own containers
You can also use your own containers.
However, please note the following:
– 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.
– Thick-sided containers made from
porcelain, china or stoneware, for
example, are not very 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.
– Place the cooking containers on the
rack and not on the oven floor.
– Ensure that there is a gap between
the upper rim of the container and
the top of the cooking compartment
to allow sufficient steam into the
container.
Condensate tray
When 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.
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General notes
Shelf level
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 cooking with more than one deep
cooking container at the same time,
offset them to allow steam to circulate
properly. If possible, leave a shelf level
between the containers.
Always insert cooking containers and
the rack between the rails of the shelf
runners so that they cannot tip.
Frozen
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
A maximum temperature of 100°C is
reached when steam cooking is taking
place. 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 food warming
drawer
When a warming drawer which is
installed below the steam oven is in
use, the oven cavity in the steam oven
can reach 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.
Duration
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. 1kg of potatoes will
take the same time to cook as 500g.
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
compartment and cooked some more.
Cooking with liquid
When cooking with liquid, only fill the
cooking container ²/₃ full to prevent the
liquid spilling when the cooking
container is removed from the oven.
Your own recipes
Food and recipes which are prepared in
a 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 be brown or crisp
when cooking with steam.
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