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.
en-GBM.-Nr. 09 568 120
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 6
Caring for the environment ................................................................................14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 15
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 15
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 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 intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use.
This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described in
these operating instructions.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced phys-
ical, 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.
This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be
used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room
lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised
person or by Miele Service.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appli-
ance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven unsuper-
vised if 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 steam oven unsuper-
vised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. 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. 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 door can support a maximum weight of 8kg.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it. They
could injure themselves.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
it for visible signs of damage before using it.
Reliable and safe operation of this steam oven can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
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 steam oven to the mains electricity supply by
a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).
For safety reasons, this steam oven may only be used when it has
been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.
This steam oven must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
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Warning and Safety instructions
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable 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 with a
special connection cable typeH05VV-F (PVC insulated), available
from Miele.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected 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.
You could burn yourself on the heating elements, 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. 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 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.
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 oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance. Do
not use the steam oven for keeping food warm and do not use
utensils in the appliance which could corrode.
You could injure yourself on the open steam oven door or trip over
it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
The door can support a maximum weight 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 cavity. The steam oven could get damaged.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When using a small electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held blender,
near the steam oven, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven 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 appliance.
The steam could reach 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 side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them 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 to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet.
Accessories
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liability.
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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 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, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also responsible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of. Please ensure that your old appliance poses no risk to children while being stored prior to disposal.
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Steam oven front view
Guide to the appliance
a
Controls
b
Ventilation outlet
c
Automatic door release for steam re-
duction
d
Door seal
e
Suction tube
f
Compartment for water container
g
Water container
h
Drip channel
i
Floor heater
j
Temperature sensor
k
Side runners
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").
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 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres
325 x 175 x 40 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 / Usable capacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
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a
Recessed On/Off button
For switching the appliance on and off
b
Sensor controls
For selecting oven functions
c
Display
Displays time of day and information for operation
d
sensor
To go back one step at a time
e
OK sensor
For confirming input
f
Sensors
For setting values and scrolling through options
g
sensor
For setting the minute minder
h
sensor
For switching the oven interior lighting on and off
i
sensor
For accessing settings
j
Optical interface
(for Miele service technician use only)
Controls
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Controls
Sensor controls
The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This
keypad tone can be switched off (see "Settings – Keypad tone").
Functions highlighted in the display can be selected by touching OK. The selected function can
then be changed.
Confirm with OK to save changes.
If information appears in the display select OK to
confirm the message.
The arrow sensors are used for scrolling up or
down a list. Each option is highlighted as you
scroll through them. The option you want must be
highlighted before you can select it.
Values which are highlighted can be increased or
decreased using the arrow sensors.
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Sensor FunctionNotes
For setting the
minute minder
For switching the
oven interior lighting on and off
For accessing set-
tings
If the time of day is visible you can enter a minute
minder duration at any time, e.g. when boiling
eggs on the hob (see "Minute minder ").
If the display is dark, this sensor will not react until
the steam oven is switched on.
If the time of day display is visible, the oven interior lighting can be switched on and off by
touching the sensor, for example when cleaning
the oven.
If the display is dark, the sensor will not react
until the steam oven is switched on.
The oven interior lighting switches off after
15seconds during a cooking process or remains
constantly switched on, depending on the setting
selected.
Touching the sensor when the steam oven is
switched on will bring up a list of settings.
If the display is dark, the sensor will not react
until the steam oven is switched on.
During a cooking process you can alter the temperature or set a cooking duration after touching
this sensor.
Controls
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Controls
Display
The display is used for showing the time of day or information about functions,
temperatures, cooking durations, automatic programmes, user programmes and
settings.
Information or a list of options will appear in the display depending on the function
selected and/or touching the sensor.
After switching the steam oven on with the On/Off sensor you will be prompted
to Select function.
If you have not selected a function, the list of options will appear in the display
when you touch the sensor.
After selecting a function (except for ), a list of options for that function will appear in the display when you touch the sensor.
To select an option scroll through the list with the and arrow sensors until
the option you want is highlighted.
Then confirm the selection with OK.
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Controls
Symbols
The following symbols may appear in the display:
SymbolExplanation
The end of a list is indicated by a dotted line. By scrolling down
A tick indicates the option which is currently selected.
This symbol indicates that there is additional information and ad-
Minute minder
Some settings, e.g. display brightness and buzzer volume are se-
If two or three options are available arrows will appear on the
right hand side of the display. Use these to scroll through the list.
Available options are highlighted one after the other.
If more than three options are available, a bar will appear on the
right-hand side of the display. Use this to scroll through the list.
further, you reach the beginning of the list again.
vice about using the oven. Select OK to access the information.
lected using a bar chart.
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Description of functions
Water container
The maximum water level is 2.0 litres,
the minimum 0.5 litres. 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
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
Some functions have a default recommended temperature. This recommended temperature can be altered within
the given range for the programme or
programme stage in use, or for every
time that programme is used (see "Settings - Recommended temperatures").
Temperatures can be changed in 5°C
steps, or in 1°C steps for Sous-vide
cooking.
Duration
You can set a duration between
1minute (0:01) and 10hours (10:00). If
the duration exceeds 59minutes you
have to enter it in hours and minutes.
Example: duration 80minutes = 1:20.
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.
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Description of functions
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the display
will show the temperature in the cooking compartment and Heating phase as it
rises in all programmes except Auto-
matic programmes, Descale).
When cooking with steam, 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 cooking
refrigerated or frozen food.
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.
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. Steam reduction will appear in
the display. The door will then close
again automatically.
Oven interior lighting
For energy saving reasons, the oven
compartment lighting has been set at
the factory to go out after the programme has begun.
If you want it to stay on all the time the
oven is on you will need to alter the default setting (see "Settings - Lighting").
If the door is left open at the end of a
cooking programme the oven lighting
will switch off automatically after
5minutes.
The lighting can be switched on for
15seconds by pressing the button
on the control panel.
Steam reduction can be switched off if
you wish (see "Settings - Steam reduction"). If switched off there will be a lot
of steam emitted from the cabinet when
the door is opened.
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Before using for the first time
General settings
The steam oven must not be op-
erated until it has been correctly installed in its housing unit.
The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the
electricity supply.
Welcome screen
A welcome greeting is displayed. You
will then be asked to select some basic
settings which are needed before the
appliance can be used.
Follow the instructions in the display.
Set the language
Scroll through the list until the lan-
guage you want is highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Select the location
Scroll through the list until the
location you want is highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Set the date
Set the year, month and then the day.
Confirm each with OK.
Set the time of day
Set the hours and the minutes.
Confirm each with OK.
The time of day can be displayed in 12
hour format (see "Settings - Time of
day - Clock format").
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Before using for the first time
Time of day display
You will then be asked how you want
the time of day to show in the display
when the steam oven is switched off
(see "Settings - Time of day - Display"):
– On
The time always shows in the display.
– Off
The display appears dark to save energy. Some functions are limited.
– Night dimming
The time only shows in the display
between 5:00 and 23:00. It switches
off at night to save energy.
Scroll through the list until the option
you want is highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Some information about energy consumption will appear in the display.
Confirm with OK.
Set up successfully completed will appear.
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.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers.
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 interior
Take all accessories out of the oven.
Wash the accessories in a mild solu-
tion of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the dishwasher.
Confirm with OK.
The steam oven is ready for use.
If you have selected the wrong language by mistake proceed as described in "Settings - Language ".
The interior of the steam oven has
been treated at the factory with a conditioning agent.
To remove this, clean the oven in-
terior with a mild solution of washingup liquid and hot water.
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Before using for the first time
Set the water hardness level
The steam oven is set ex-works for Hard
water. 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 it will
need to be descaled.
Check the hardness of your local wa-
ter supply and adjust the water hardness as necessary (see "Settings Water hardness").
Set the correct boiling point for
water
Before cooking food for the first time,
you must set the boiling point for water,
as this varies depending on the altitude
the appliance is located at. This procedure also flushes out the waterways.
This process must be carried out to
ensure efficient functioning of your
appliance.
Run the Steam cooking pro-
gramme at 100°C for 15minutes.
Proceed as described in "Operation".
Set the correct boiling point for water
following a house move
If you move house, the appliance will
need to be re-set 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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Main and sub-menus
Function / menuRecommended tem-
Temperature range
perature
Steam cooking
Suitable for all types of food, bottling, juicing, special applications
and menu cooking
Reheat
For gentle reheating of cooked
food
Defrost
For gentle defrosting of frozen food
Automatic programmes
100°C40–100°C
100°C80–100°C
60°C50–60°C
This option will bring up a list of all Automatic programmes available on this oven
User programmes
You can save your own cooking processes with this option
(less than 20°C). Never use distilled
or mineral water or other liquids.
Fill the water container and push it
into the appliance until it connects.
Place the food in the oven.
Select.
Set the temperature appears in the dis-
play.
Change the recommended temperat-
ure if necessary.
The recommended temperature will be
automatically accepted within a few
seconds.
If required, select to go back to the
temperature selection option (see
"Changing the temperature").
If you are cooking at a temperature
above approx. 80°C, Steam reduction
will appear in the display shortly before the end of the cooking time and
the door will automatically open a
little.
At the end of the cooking duration
– Prog. finished appears in the display,
– the fan remains switched on,
– a tone or melody will sound (see
"Settings - Acoustic tones")
You have the option of saving your
settings as a User programme (see
"User programmes") or increasing the
cooking duration via .
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.
Confirm with OK.
Set the duration will appear in the display.
Set the cooking duration. Any time
between 1minute and 10hours can
be set.
Confirm with OK.
The cooking process begins. The steam
generator, lighting and fan switch on.
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Wait until Steam reduction goes out in
the display before opening the door
and removing the food.
Switch the steam oven off using .
A new cooking programme 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.
Operation
Remove and empty the water con-
tainer.
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
If water needs replenishing during the
programme a tone will sound and a reminder to refill the container will appear
in the display.
Remove the water container and fill it
with fresh tap water.
Push the water container into the ap-
pliance until it connects.
Operation will continue.
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.
Use 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.
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 programme will finish
early if the door is opened in the last
minute of cooking (55seconds duration remaining).
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Operation
Advanced operation
Setting further durations
You have placed the food in the oven,
selected a temperature and a duration.
Touch .
Further options will appear in the display which you can select or change for
your programme:
– Ready at
– Start at
You can set the programme to switch
off or on and off automatically by setting Ready at or Start at.
– Ready at
You specify the time you want cooking to stop.
– Start at
You specify the time you want cooking to start.
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 colour and even deteriorate.
If the temperature in the oven is too
high, e.g. just after another programme, you will not be able to use
this function. Ready at / Start at will not
appear in the display if this is the
case. Open the oven door until the appliance has cooled down.
Switching on and off automatically
To switch a cooking programme on and
off automatically you have a choice of
how to enter the time parameters:
– Duration and Ready at
– Duration and Start at
Example: it is 11:45. The food takes 5
minutes to cook and should be ready at
12:30.
Touch .
Scroll through the list until Duration is
highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Set "00:05" and confirm with OK.
Scroll through the list until Ready at is
highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Scroll through the list until Change is
highlighted.
Confirm with OK.
Set "12:30" and confirm with OK.
Start at is calculated automatically. The
cooking duration entered is added to
the heating-up time calculated by the
steam oven.
Start at 12:18 appears in the display.
The cooking programme will start automatically at this time.
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