Miele DG 6301, DG 6401 Operating instructions

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-GB M.-Nr. 09 568 120
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 6
Symbols............................................................................................................21
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 30
Sequence of an automatic programme............................................................ 31
Changing settings during a cooking programme............................................. 31
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Contents
Change cooking stages.................................................................................... 37
Change name ...................................................................................................38
Cooking containers .......................................................................................... 42
Your own containers......................................................................................... 42
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Contents
Changing and saving settings.......................................................................... 88
Display.............................................................................................................. 90
Clock format..................................................................................................... 90
Setting the time ................................................................................................ 90
Melody.............................................................................................................. 91
Solo tone .......................................................................................................... 91
Weight .............................................................................................................. 92
Temperature .....................................................................................................92
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Contents
System lock.................................................................................................94
Sensor lock ...................................................................................................... 95
Demo mode...................................................................................................... 96
Oven interior........................................................................................................ 100
Water container ................................................................................................... 100
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 100
Side runners ........................................................................................................ 101
Descaling............................................................................................................. 101
Door..................................................................................................................... 103
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................105
Optional accessories ........................................................................................107
Cooking containers ............................................................................................. 107
Cleaning and care products................................................................................ 109
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................... 109
Safety instructions for installation................................................................... 110
Detailed dimensions of oven front................................................................... 111
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................112
Installation in a tall unit........................................................................................ 112
Installation in a base unit..................................................................................... 113
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven.......................................... 114
Installation.......................................................................................................... 115
Electrical connection ........................................................................................116
After sales service............................................................................................. 118
Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 118
Data plate ............................................................................................................ 118
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 118
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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 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 8kg.
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 typeH05VV-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 8kg. 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. 325x430x40mm (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

Steam cooking Reheating Defrosting Automatic programmes User programmes Further programmes
Sensor Function Notes
To go back a step
OK For selecting func-
tions and saving settings
For scrolling
through lists and for changing val­ues
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 Function Notes
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 15seconds 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:
Symbol Explanation
 
 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 1minute (0:01) and 10hours (10:00). If the duration exceeds 59minutes you have to enter it in hours and minutes. Example: duration 80minutes = 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 5minutes.
The lighting can be switched on for 15seconds 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 15minutes. 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 300m or more. To do this, descale the appliance (see "Cleaning and care - Descaling").
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Main and sub-menus

Function / menu Recommended 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°C 40–100°C
100°C 80–100°C
60°C 50–60°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
Further programmes
Sous-vide
For cooking food in a vacuum sealing bag
Blanching Bottling
65°C 45–90°C
90°C 80–100°C
Disinfect items Prove dough Cook vegetables Cook fish Cook meat Settings
For changing default settings
Descale
100°C 90–100°C
85°C 75–100°C
100°C 90–100°C
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Operation

Simple operation

Switch the steam oven on using .
Select function appears in the display.
Only use cold mains tap water
(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 1minute and 10hours 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 (55seconds 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 atStart 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 atDuration 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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