Miele DGC 6500, DGC 6600 Owners Manual
Operating and installation instructions
Steam combination oven
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 09 616 510en-GB
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Caring for the environment.........................................15
Guide to the appliance ............................................16
Front view........................................................16
Accessories supplied ..............................................18
Description of the functions ........................................20
Control panel .....................................................20
Control panel .....................................................22
Water container ...................................................22
Condensate container ..............................................22
Grease filter ......................................................22
Food probe ......................................................23
Temperature / Core temperature ......................................23
Cooking duration (time) .............................................23
Moisture ........................................................23
Noises ..........................................................24
Heating-up phase .................................................25
Steam reduction...................................................25
Keeping warm ....................................................25
Oven interior lighting ...............................................26
Using for the first time.............................................27
Basic settings ....................................................27
Cleaning for the first time............................................29
Setting the water hardness level ......................................29
Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................30
Heating up the appliance ...........................................30
Function chart ...................................................31
Operating principles ..............................................34
Fill the water container..............................................34
Select the function .................................................34
Set the temperature / core temperature ................................34
Set the duration ...................................................35
Set the moisture level...............................................35
At the end of the duration ...........................................35
Rinsing ..........................................................35
After use.........................................................36
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Contents
Operation .......................................................37
During use .......................................................37
Interrupting operation ............................................37
Altering settings ................................................37
To save a programme............................................38
Insufficient water................................................38
Steam cooking / Defrost ............................................39
Reheat ..........................................................39
Combination mode ................................................40
Fan plus / Conventional heat / Top heat / Bottom heat / Grill / Fan grill / Intensive
bake / Cake plus ..................................................42
User programmes .................................................43
Additional functions ..............................................45
Start time / Finish ..................................................45
Minute minder ....................................................46
System lock ......................................................47
Sensor lock ......................................................48
General notes ....................................................49
Steam cooking ....................................................49
The advantages of cooking with steam ..............................49
Cooking containers..............................................49
Your own containers .............................................49
Universal tray / Combi rack .......................................50
Shelf level .....................................................50
Temperature ...................................................50
Non-tip safety notches ...........................................50
Cooking duration ...............................................51
Cooking with liquid .............................................51
Your own recipes ...............................................51
Steam cooking ...................................................52
Vegetables.......................................................52
Meat ............................................................56
Sausages ........................................................58
Fish ............................................................59
Shellfish .........................................................62
Mussels .........................................................63
Rice ............................................................64
Pasta ...........................................................65
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Contents
Dumplings .......................................................66
Grain ...........................................................67
Pulses ..........................................................68
Hen's eggs ......................................................70
Fruit ............................................................71
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manually .........................72
Special applications ..............................................74
Reheat ..........................................................74
Defrost ..........................................................76
Bottling..........................................................80
Extracting juice with steam ..........................................84
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) ..................................85
Drying food ......................................................86
Pizza ...........................................................87
Making yoghurt ...................................................88
Prove dough .....................................................90
Dissolve gelatine ..................................................90
Melt chocolate ....................................................91
Skinning vegetables and fruit ........................................92
Apple storage ....................................................93
Blanching........................................................93
Sweat onions .....................................................94
Cook bacon ......................................................94
Disinfect items ...................................................95
Heat damp flannels ................................................96
Decrystallise honey ................................................96
Making eierstich...................................................97
Making preserves .................................................98
Sabbath programme ...............................................99
Food probe .....................................................100
Roasting .......................................................104
Baking .........................................................113
Grilling ........................................................120
Automatic programmes...........................................122
Overview of automatic programmes ..................................123
To use an Automatic programme ....................................124
Settings........................................................125
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Cleaning and care ...............................................128
Appliance front ..................................................129
Accessories .....................................................130
Universal tray, Combi rack, shelf runners............................130
Cooking containers.............................................130
Food probe ...................................................130
Grease filter ..................................................131
Floor filter ....................................................131
Water container / condensate container.............................131
Oven interior ....................................................132
PerfectClean ....................................................133
Maintenance ....................................................135
Soak ........................................................135
Drying .......................................................135
Rinsing ......................................................135
Descaling ....................................................136
Oven door ......................................................138
Problem solving guide ...........................................140
Optional accessories.............................................146
Cooking containers ...............................................146
Other accessories ................................................148
Cleaning and care products ........................................150
Miele{home ....................................................151
Safety instructions for installation..................................153
Installation notes ................................................154
Appliance and building-in dimensions ..............................156
Installation in a tall unit.............................................156
Installation in a base unit ...........................................158
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven......................160
Installation in combination with ESW 6x14 .............................162
Installation in combination with ESW 6x29 .............................164
Installing the appliance ...........................................166
Electrical connection.............................................167
Connection cable.................................................168
Energy efficiency class ...........................................169
After sales service, data plate, guarantee ............................170
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Warning and Safety instructions
This steam oven 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 installation and
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
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similar working and residential environments.
This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use.
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This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described
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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
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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
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the steam oven inadvertently.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the steam
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oven unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven
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unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec
ognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean the steam oven
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unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
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not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation.
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Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of
babies and children.
Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or
pull it over their head and suffocate.
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Danger of burning.
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Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of
adults. External parts of the steam oven such as the door glass,
control panel and the vents become quite hot during use. Do not let
children touch the steam oven whilst it is in use.
Danger or injury.
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The oven door can support a maximum weight of 10 kg.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
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considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
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it for visible signs of damage before using it.
The electrical safety of this steam oven can only be guaranteed
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when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
Before connecting the steam oven to the mains supply, ensure
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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
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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
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been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical
components are shielded.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
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on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
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connections or components and mechanical parts is highly
dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
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undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
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genuine 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
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appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must be
connected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
If the cable is damaged it must be replaced with the correct cable
by a Miele authorised technician only. See "Electrical connection" for
more information.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
In countries where there are areas which may be subject to
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infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention
to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at
all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will
not be covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Danger of burning.
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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.
Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed jars
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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.
You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it.
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Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the appliance
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unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite do not put
the flames out with water.
Switch the steam oven off immediately and then suffocate the flames
carefully using a suitable lid or fire blanket.
Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the
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steam oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use the steam
oven to heat up the room.
Grilling food for an excessively long time can cause it to dry out
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with the risk of catching fire. Do not exceed recommended grilling
times.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Some types of food dry out quickly and can self-ignite if high grill
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temperatures are used.
Never use the grill to finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread or to
dry flowers or herbs. Use Fan plus or Conventional heat for this type
of procedure.
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the door if smoke
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occurs inside the appliance. Interrupt the process by switching the
appliance off and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply. Do
not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high
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temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can
catch fire on hot heating elements.
Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven can
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melt at high temperatures and can even damage the steam oven or
catch fire.
Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer
as being suitable for use in a steam oven. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on use. If you want to use plastic containers for
steaming food make sure that they are temperature resistant to
100 °C and steam resistant. Any other plastic containers could melt,
become brittle or break when subjected to heat.
Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
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moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance.
Do not use the oven for keeping food warm and do not use utensils
in the appliance which could corrode.
Never cover the floor of the oven with aluminium foil, or place
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oven dishes, pans, saucepans or trays directly onto the floor of the
oven.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The door can support a maximum weight of 10 kg. Do not sit on
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or lean against an open door, and do not place heavy objects on it.
Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and
the oven cavity. The oven could get damaged.
Never use the oven without the filter in the bottom of the oven in
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place. It will prevent coarse food residues from blocking the
drainage system and the pump.
To prevent the risk of damage do not leave the food probe in the
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oven when it is not being used.
When using a small electrical appliance, e. g. a hand-held
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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.
Do not operate the steam oven without the lamp cover. Steam
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could could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Steam could also damage the electrical components.
If the steam oven is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it
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may only be used with the furniture door open.
Only close the door when the appliance is not in use and is
completely dry inside.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
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The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp
metal tools to clean the door glass.
The side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
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"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the steam
oven without them fitted.
Accessories
Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If a
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replacement is necessary it can be obtained from the Miele.
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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.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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Guide to the appliance
Front view
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a Control panel
b Ventilation outlet
c Door seal
d Moisture sensor
e Temperature sensor
f Side runners with 3 shelf levels
g Grease filter
h Drip channel
i Drain
j Oven interior lighting
k Connection socket for the food probe
l Top heat/grill element
Guide to the appliance
m Condensate container compartment
n Condensate container
o Compartment for water container
p Water container
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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").
DGGL 20
1 perforated container
Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Useable capacity 1.8 litres
450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH)
- fits between the rails of a side runner
DGG 20
1 solid container
Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Useable capacity 1.8 litres
450 x 190 x 40 mm (WxDxH)
- fits between the rails of a side runner
Universal tray
1 universal tray
- fits between the rails of a side runner
Combi rack
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1 combi rack
- fits between the rails of a side runner
Food probe
For precise temperature controlled cooking
The food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat
(core temperature)
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance
Miele steam combination oven cookbook
A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.
Guide to the appliance
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Description of the functions
Control panel
Sensor controls
Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. You
can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the
Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume").
Function
K Switches the appliance on and off
C For scrolling through the menus.
For selecting the option or value shown in the display
next to the sensor.
(The sensors light up when it is possible to make a
selection).
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# Back
I Lighting
N For activating and deactivating the minute minder.
For selecting the minute minder duration.
0, 1,..Number sensors
For entering the time.
(These only appear when an entry is possible or
necessary).
? For opening/closing the control panel
Display
Description of the functions
The following symbols appear in the display in addition to the
text:
Symbol Explanation
- Appears beside an option or a prompt, e.g.
"Continue" and is allocated to a sensor. You
select the option you want by pressing the
sensor next to it.
A maximum of 4 options can be shown in the
display.
These arrows indicate if more than four options
are available.
---- Adotted line will appear under the last option
available. The beginning of the list will appear
under the dotted line.
+ / - These only appear when an entry is possible or
necessary. (Entering grill settings / times)
L A tick will appear beside the option which is
currently selected.
K Operating information and tips can be viewed in
the display. This information can be cleared by
selecting OK or by following instructions in the
display.
R Start time
O Process finished
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Description of the functions
Control panel
The water container and the condensate container are
located behind the control panel. The ? sensor is used for
opening and closing the control panel.
The panel is fitted with a device which will automatically stop
it moving if it meets an obstruction whilst opening or closing.
Do not touch the handle or the appliance door whilst the
panel is opening or closing!
Water container
The maximum water level is 1.4 litres, the minimum 1.0 litre.
These levels are indicated on the container, inside it and on
the outside. Do not exceed the maximum level.
The amount of water required for cooking will depend on the
moisture level set as well as the type of food and its natural
water content. Opening the door during cooking will increase
the amount used.
Fill the water container to the maximum level before each use.
Depending on the food being cooked you may need to refill
the water container after 90 minutes. The appliance will
advise you when there is insufficient water in the container.
Condensate container
Condensate that collects in the appliance from cooking is
pumped into the condensate container. The container has a
maximum capacity of 1.4 litres.
Grease filter
Fit the grease filter in the back wall for all roasting
programmes.
It should be removed when using steam programmes.
It must also be removed when baking, as otherwise results
can be uneven (Exception: fit the grease filter in the back wall
when baking open deep fresh fruit flans, e.g. plum or damson
or pizza with lots of topping).
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Food probe
The food probe measures the core temperature in the food,
enabling the temperature during the cooking process to be
monitored simply and accurately.
Temperature / Core temperature
Some functions have recommended temperatures and where
appropriate a pre-set core temperature for the food probe.
You can alter the recommended temperature within a given
range (see "Functions") for an individual cooking process or
permanently (see "Settings"). You can alter the core
temperature for the food probe within a given range for an
individual cooking process or a cooking stage.
Cooking duration (time)
Depending on the function, you can set a cooking duration of
between 1 minute and 6, 10 or 12 hours.
The duration of the Automatic, Maintenance and Menu
cooking programmes is set at the factory and cannot be
altered.
On functions and programmes that use steam alone, the
cooking duration does not start to count down until the set
temperature has been reached. It begins immediately with all
other functions and programmes.
Description of the functions
Moisture
The Combination mode and Reheat functions use a
combination of oven heat and moisture. You can alter the
moisture/humidity level within a given range for an individual
cooking programme or a cooking stage.
Depending on the moisture setting for the programme, either
moisture or fresh air is injected into the oven. If the moisture
level is set to 0%, the maximum amount of air will be injected
and no moisture. If the moisture level is set to 100%, air will
not be injected into the oven and the maximum amount of
moisture will be injected.
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Description of the functions
The appliance calculates the amount of moisture in the oven.
The amount of moisture in the food will affect the amount of
moisture the oven needs.
Some food gives off moisture during the cooking process.
This moisture from the food also controls the amount of
moisture needed. If the required amount of moisture is very
low and the food already contains a lot of water the steam
generator may not be activated at all.
Noises
You will hear a humming sound when the appliance is
switched on, during operation and after it has been switched
off. This sound does not indicate a malfunction or fault with
the appliance. It occurs when water is pumped in or out of
the appliance.
You will also hear the fan when the appliance is in use.
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Heating-up phase
While the appliance is heating up to the temperature which
has been set, the display will show "Heating-up phase" and
the temperature in the cooking compartment as it rises in all
programmes except for Automatic ones, Menu cooking,
Reheat and Maintenance.
Steam cooking
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. 7
minutes. The duration will be longer if you are cooking
refrigerated or frozen food.
Steam reduction
with steam programmes
The steam reduction function will switch on automatically at
the end of a cooking programme which uses a temperature of
over 70 °C. This reduces the amount of steam which escapes
when the door is opened. "Steam reduction" will appear in the
display in addition to "Process finished".
Description of the functions
Keeping warm
This function can be switched off if you wish (see "Settings").
with steam programmes
If you wish to use this function you will need to alter the
default setting (see "Settings").
If the steam oven is not switched off at the end of a cooking
programme, the keeping warm function will activate
automatically. The food will be kept at a temperature of 70 °C
for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Please note that delicate food, especially fish, can continue
cooking whilst being kept warm.
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Description of the functions
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").
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 radiates heat. It will switch itself off automatically
when you are cooking with a temperature below 50 °C.
Touching the I sensor switches the lighting on for
15 seconds.
Please refer to "Steam cooking" and "Special applications"
for more information and tips on how to use your steam
oven.
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Basic settings
The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is
connected to the electricity supply.
A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then
be requested to select some basic settings which are needed
to set the appliance up for using for the first time.
Set language and country
Touch one of the sensors next to the bar until the language
^
you want appears in the display.
Touch the sensor to the left hand side of the language you
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want.
A tick L will appear beside the language selected.
If you have chosen the wrong language by mistake you can
follow the flag symbol J to return to the Language sub-menu.
^ Confirm your selection by touching the sensor next to "OK"
(bottom right hand side next to the display).
^ Touch one of the sensors next to the arrows until the
country you want appears in the display.
Using for the first time
Set the time
Set the date
^ Touch the sensor to the left of the country you want.
^ Confirm with "OK".
^
Set the time using the numerical keypad and confirm your
selection with "OK".
^
Use the sensors next to + and - to set the year, the month
and the day of the week and then confirm each with "OK".
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Using for the first time
Select the display format you want
You have the following options:
On: The time is displayed when the oven is switched off.
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Off: The time is not displayed when the oven is switched
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off.
Night dimming: The time is only displayed between 5:00
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and 23:00.
Touch the sensor next to the format you want.
^
Touch the sensor next to "OK" to confirm your selection.
^
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Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied
with this documentation in the space provided in the "After
sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet.
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
Remove any protective foil.
^
Water container / condensate container
Take the water container / condensate container out of the
appliance and rinse them by hand or in the dishwasher.
Accessories / Oven interior
^ Take all accessories out of the oven.
^ Wash the stainless steel cooking containers in a mild
solution of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the
dishwasher.
The universal tray and combi rack are treated with
PerfectClean and must be cleaned by hand only. See
"Cleaning and care - PerfectClean" for more information.
Using for the first time
^
Clean the universal tray and the combi rack with a clean
sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
^
Wipe the oven interior with a damp cloth to remove any
dust or bits of packaging that may have accumulated
during storage and unpacking.
Setting 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 water supply and adjust
the water hardness as necessary (see "Settings").
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Using for the first time
Setting the correct boiling point for water
Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling
point for water, as this varies 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 appliance using steam cooking (100 °C) for
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15 minutes. Proceed as described in "Operating
principles".
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").
Heating up the appliance
To remove the grease from the ring heating element, heat the
appliance up with nothing in it at 200 °C using the Fan plus
function for 30 minutes. Proceed as described in "Operation".
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There will be a slight smell the first time the heating element is
heated up.
The smell and any vapours will dissipate after a short time,
and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance. It is
important to ensure that the room is well ventilated during this
operation.
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