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Miele DGM 6500, DGM 6600 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions Steam oven with microwave
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. 10 406 210
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Controls................................................................................................................ 22
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 23
Display................................................................................................................... 25
Symbols............................................................................................................26
Water container ................................................................................................27
Temperature .....................................................................................................27
Duration............................................................................................................ 27
Noises...............................................................................................................27
Heating-up phase............................................................................................. 27
Cooking phase ................................................................................................. 27
Steam reduction............................................................................................... 28
How it works..................................................................................................... 28
Suitable containers for microwave use ............................................................ 29
Condensate tray.................................................................................................... 33
Oven interior lighting ............................................................................................. 33
General settings .................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 35
Main and sub-menus .......................................................................................... 37
Operation: Steam cooking.................................................................................. 39
Advanced operation .............................................................................................. 42
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 42
Sequence of an automatic programme............................................................ 43
Changing settings during a programme................................................................ 43
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Advanced operation .............................................................................................. 46
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 46
Sequence of an automatic programme............................................................ 47
Changing settings during a programme................................................................ 47
Automatic programmes...................................................................................... 49
To change a User programme............................................................................... 53
Changing cooking stages................................................................................. 53
Changing the name ..........................................................................................53
Popcorn................................................................................................................ 56
Minute minder.................................................................................................57
To set the minute minder....................................................................................... 57
To cancel the duration set for the minute minder.................................................. 57
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 58
Cooking containers .......................................................................................... 58
Your own containers......................................................................................... 58
Condensate tray.................................................................................................... 58
Frozen food............................................................................................................ 59
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 60
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Contents
Sausages............................................................................................................... 65
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 70
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 77
Extracting juice with steam ................................................................................... 95
Make yoghurt ........................................................................................................ 97
Skinning vegetables and fruit.............................................................................. 100
Apple storage ..................................................................................................... 100
Blanching............................................................................................................. 101
Sweat onions....................................................................................................... 101
Cook bacon......................................................................................................... 102
Disinfect items .................................................................................................... 102
Heating damp flannels ........................................................................................ 103
Decrystallise honey ............................................................................................. 103
Making eierstich .................................................................................................. 103
Defrosting and reheating in combination mode.................................................. 104
Microwave defrosting and reheating............................................................... 105
Charts for defrosting and reheating food............................................................ 108
Settings ..............................................................................................................112
Opening the Settings menu................................................................................. 112
Changing and saving settings........................................................................ 112
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 113
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Contents
Language ......................................................................................................... 115
Time of day.......................................................................................................... 115
Display............................................................................................................ 115
Clock format................................................................................................... 115
Setting the time .............................................................................................. 115
Date ..................................................................................................................... 115
Lighting................................................................................................................ 116
Display brightness............................................................................................... 116
Acoustic information ........................................................................................... 116
Melody............................................................................................................ 116
Solo tone ........................................................................................................ 116
Keypad tone ........................................................................................................ 117
Units .................................................................................................................... 117
Weight ............................................................................................................ 117
Temperature ...................................................................................................117
Quick MW............................................................................................................ 118
Popcorn............................................................................................................... 118
Keeping warm ..................................................................................................... 118
Steam cooking ...............................................................................................118
Microwave ......................................................................................................119
Steam reduction.................................................................................................. 119
Recommended temperatures.............................................................................. 120
Recommended power levels............................................................................... 120
Safety .................................................................................................................. 121
System lock...............................................................................................121
Sensor lock ....................................................................................................121
Water hardness ................................................................................................... 121
Showroom programme........................................................................................ 122
Demo mode.................................................................................................... 122
Factory default..................................................................................................... 122
Note for test institutes ...................................................................................... 123
Cleaning and care .............................................................................................125
Important information on cleaning and care ....................................................... 125
Appliance front .................................................................................................... 126
Oven interior........................................................................................................ 126
Water container ................................................................................................... 127
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 127
Side runners ........................................................................................................ 127
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 128
Soak ...............................................................................................................128
Descaling........................................................................................................ 128
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Contents
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................130
Optional accessories ........................................................................................134
Cooking containers ............................................................................................. 134
Cleaning and care products................................................................................ 135
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................... 135
Miele@home....................................................................................................... 136
Safety instructions for installation................................................................... 138
Detailed dimensions of oven front................................................................... 139
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................140
Installation in a tall unit........................................................................................ 140
Installation in a base unit..................................................................................... 141
Installation.......................................................................................................... 142
Electrical connection ........................................................................................143
After sales service, data plate, guarantee ......................................................145
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Warning and Safety instructions

The steam oven with microwave is referred to in the following instructions as a steam oven.
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.
Danger of burning. Do not use the steam oven to store or dry
items which could ignite easily. If such items were dried in Microwave mode, the moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite.
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.
Radiation by microwaves:
Service or repairs which necessitate the removal of any casing must only be carried out by a suitably trained service technician.
Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
it for visible signs of damage before using it.
Check the door and door seal for any sign of damage. If any dam-
age is noticed, the oven should not be used again in Microwave mode until the fault has been rectified by a service technician.
Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage
and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if:
– the door is warped, – the front of the oven compartment is dented or bowed, – the door hinges are loose, – holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven in-
terior walls.
– there is moisture between the door panes.
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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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 by a suit-
ably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type H 05 VV-F (pvc insulated). See "Electrical connection".
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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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 for steam cooking. 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.
Microwave function
Please be aware that durations when using microwave power are
often considerably shorter when cooking, reheating and defrosting than when using functions without microwave power. Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning or could even cause it to catch fire.
The Microwave function can be used for heating food and
drinks. Do not use the Microwave function for drying flowers, herbs, bread, rolls or other flammable materials which could catch fire and cause injury by burning.
Always cover food when using Microwave mode . It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly through-
out the food being cooked and that it is hot enough. This can be achieved by stirring and/or turning the food, and ob­serving a sufficiently long standing time, which should be added to the time needed for cooking, reheating or defrosting.
When heating food and drinks, remember that the heat is created
in the food itself, and that the container will normally be cooler. The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food. Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of the steam oven. The temperature of the container is not an indication of the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly im-
portant when preparing food for babies, children, and the elderly or infirm. Shake or stir baby milk and food thoroughly after heating,
and try it for temperature to ensure that it will not scald the baby.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Microwave mode is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting
items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning when the item is removed from the appliance.
Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or
bottles. With baby bottles, the screw cap and teat must be removed. Otherwise pressure will build up which can cause the bottle or con­tainer to explode, posing a severe risk of injury.
When heating up liquids, always place a suitable glass rod or
utensil into the cup or glass. When boiling and in particular when heating up liquids using microwave power, the boiling point of the li­quid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles. The liquid does not boil evenly throughout. This so-called 'boiling delay' can cause a sudden build up of bubbles when the container is re­moved from the oven or shaken. This can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively. The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forces the oven door open. Stir liquid before it heats up or boils. Once it has heated up wait for a minimum of 20seconds before removing the container from the mi­crowave oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave power
only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first. The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode.
Eggs in their shells will explode if cooked with microwave power,
even after taking them out of the oven. They can only be cooked in their shells using the steam cooking function or in an appropriate automatic programme. Hard-boiled eggs must not be reheated with microwave power either as they too will explode.
Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or cut in several places to allow steam to escape and prevent the food from bursting.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or
pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender or gel, such as those used in aromatherapy. These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the oven.
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke
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.
Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with
microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow re­cesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used. However, we recommend that you do not use such dishes in Mi­crowave mode.
Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic dishes which are
not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the appli­ance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims, or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see "Suitable containers for microwave use).
Do not leave the steam oven unattended when heating or cooking
food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflam­mable materials using the Microwave function. Before using single-use containers make sure they are suitable for microwave use. See "Suitable containers for microwave use ­Plastics".
Do not heat food in the steam oven in heat-retaining bags which
are intended for use in normal ovens. These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium foil which reflects microwaves. This reflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ignites.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The steam oven can suffer damage when using Microwave func-
tion if it is empty or incorrectly loaded. For this reason please do not use the Microwave function to pre-heat crockery or to dry herbs and do not start the Microwave function when the steam oven is empty.
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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.
The side runners fit into plastic bushes. Check the bushes care-
fully for damage. If the bushes are damaged, do not use any Mi­crowave functions until the bushes have been replaced.
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 guarantee, 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.

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

Steam oven front view

a
Controls
b
Ventilation outlet
c
Automatic door release for steam re-
duction
d
Door seal
e
Compartment for water container
f
Suction tube
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g
Water container with removable spill guard
h
Drip channel
i
Temperature sensor
j
Side runners
k
Steam inlet
l
Oven interior lighting
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").
The steam cooking containers and rack supplied are not suitable for use in Microwave mode.

DMGS 1/1-30L

1 glass condensate tray To catch excess moisture in Steam cooking mode. 375 x 394 x 30 mm (W x D x H)
Always use the glass tray to place items on when using the Microwave function.
Do not place items weighing more than 8kg on it.

DGG 1/2-80L

1 solid cooking container  Gross capacity 4.2 litres / Usable capacity3.6 litres 375 x 197 x 80 mm (W x D x H)

DGG 1/2-40L

1 solid cooking container Gross capacity 2.2 litres / Usable capacity 1.6 litres 375 x 197 x 40 mm (W x D x H)

DGGL 1/2-40L

2 perforated cooking containers Gross capacity2.2 litres / Usable capacity 1.6 litres 375 x 197 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
Do not place the hot glass tray on a cold surface, such as a tiled or gran­ite worktop. The glass tray could get damaged. Place the hot tray on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest.

DMSR 1/1L

1 rack for placing your own cooking containers on

Descaling tablets

For descaling the appliance
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Controls

a
Recessed On/Off button For switching on and off
b
 sensors For selecting functions, menu options and settings
c
Display Displays time of day and information for operation
d
Sensors 0–9 Numerical keypad to enter values
e
sensor For setting the minute minder
f
sensor For switching the oven interior lighting on and off
g
sensor To go back one step at a time
h
sensor For starting the Popcorn function
i
sensor For starting the Quick MW function
j
Optical interface (for Miele service technician use only)
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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").
Sensor Function Notes
 For selecting op-
tions and scrolling through the list of options.
0–9 Numerical keypad
to enter values
For setting the
minute minder
For switching the
oven interior light­ing on and off
To go back a step
Touch the illuminated sensor beside the option to select it.
The numerical keypad is used to set values, e.g. temperatures and durations.
If a list of options is showing in the display or if a cooking programme is running, you can enter a minute minder duration (e.g. when boiling eggs) at any point (see "Minute minder").
If the display is dark, the sensor will not react until the steam oven is switched on.
If a list of options is showing in the display or if a cooking process is running, touching will switch the oven interior lighting on or off, 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.
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Controls
Sensor Function Notes
Popcorn Microwave mode starts with 850W and a duration
of 2:45minutes (see "Popcorn"). This function can only be used when no other
cooking programme is in use.
Quick MW The oven starts with maximum power (1000W)
and a duration of 1minute (see "Quick MW"). Touching the sensor repeatedly increases the dur­ation in stages.
This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use.
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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 and settings. Information or a list of options is shown in the display depending on the function selected.
After switching the steam oven on with the On/Off sensor, the main menu will appear.
If a cooking process is running, selecting Change will call up a list of options which can be set or changed for the cooking process in progress.
Touch the illuminated  sensor beside the option to select it.Then confirm the selection by touching the illuminated  sensor next to OK.
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Controls

Symbols

The following symbols may appear in the display:
Symbol Explanation
Allocates an illuminated  to an option and indicates that the
option can be selected. If more than four options are available a bar will appear on the
 The end of a list is indicated by a dotted line. By scrolling down
/ These only appear when input is possible or necessary (e.g. en-
A tick shows that a setting is active. "" will not appear in front of
This symbol indicates that there is additional information and ad-
Start time
Programme finished Minute minder
Some settings, e.g. display brightness and buzzer volume are se-
right-hand side of the display. Use the allocated sensors to scroll through the list.
further, you reach the beginning of the list again.
tering the date / setting the microwave power level).
it and the sensor belonging to it will not be illuminated.
vice about using the oven. Select OK to access the information.
lected using a bar chart.
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Description of functions

Steam cooking mode

Water container

The maximum water level is 1.5 litres, the minimum 0.5 litres. These levels are indicated on the container. 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 pro­gramme. Water consumption is in­creased if the door is opened during cooking.
At the end of the cooking programme hot residual water in the steam gener­ator is pumped back into the water con­tainer. The water container must be emptied after each use.
The water container is removed using a push/pull system: push gently on the water container to remove it.

Temperature

Some functions have a default recom­mended temperature. This temperature can be altered for the programme in use, or for every time that programme is used (see "Settings - Recommended temperatures").

Noises

You will hear a pumping sound when the appliance is switched on, during use and after switching it off. This is the sound of water being pumped through the system and is quite normal.
When the steam oven is in use, you will hear a fan noise.

Heating-up phase

During the heating-up phase the display will show the temperature in the cook­ing compartment as it rises and Heating-
up phase in all programmes except for Automatic progs., Menu cooking and Main­tenance.
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.

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.
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Description of functions

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.
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.

Microwave power

How it works

In the steam oven with microwave there is a high-frequency tube called a mag­netron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven interior to reach the food from all sides.
microwave energy, start to oscillate
2.5thousand million times a second. The friction caused by this vibration creates heat, which first starts develop­ing around the outside of the food and then slowly penetrates towards the centre. The moisture, fat and sugar content of food will affect the speed at which it is cooked. The heat is gener­ated in the food itself.

Advantages

Food can generally be cooked without adding much liquid or cooking oil.
Microwaves stop being produced as soon as the cooking process is inter­rupted or the appliance door is opened. When the appliance is in op­eration, the closed, sealed door pre­vents microwaves escaping from the appliance.
In order for microwaves to reach the food, they must be able to penetrate the cooking utensil being used. Microwaves can penetrate porcelain, glass, card­board and plastics, but not metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils made of metal, or which contain metal, for ex­ample in the form of gold or silver trim. The metal reflects the microwaves and this could cause sparking. The mi­crowaves cannot be absorbed.
Microwaves pass through a suitable container and find their way directly into the food. All food contains moisture molecules which, when subjected to
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Description of functions

Suitable containers for microwave use

Microwaves are reflected by metal,
pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and card,
Fire hazard.
Non-microwave safe dishes can suf­fer damage or damage the steam oven.
The material and shape of the contain­ers used affect cooking results and times. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results.

Suitable containers for microwave use

Glassware

Heat-resistant glass or ceramic dishes are ideal for use with microwave power.
Exception: Do not use crystal glass as it contains lead which can crack or shatter with microwave power.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a suitable material.
and are absorbed by food.
Exception: Do not use porcelain with gold rims or cobalt blue or items with hollow knobs or handles, as insuffi­cient ventilation may cause a build­up of pressure.

Earthenware

Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath an all-over glaze.
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Danger of burning.
Earthenware can get very hot and may crack.
Wear protective gloves when remov­ing dishes from the steam oven.

Plastics

Plastic containers and plastic dispos­able containers may only be used with the Microwave function if they have been declared as suitable for mi­crowave use by the manufacturer. To protect the environment it is best to avoid using single-use containers.
Do not leave the steam oven unat­tended when reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflam­mable materials.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a minimum of 110°C. Otherwise the plastic may melt and fuse with the food.
When cooking food with fat, or food containing fat, do not use plastic containers. Use only glass or porcel­ain.
– Plastic microwave containers
– Plastic "Boil-in-the-bag" bags
Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheating. They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a build-up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag burst­ing. There are also special steaming bags available which do not need to be pierced. Please follow instructions given on the packet.
– Roasting bags and tubes
Please follow the manufacturer's in­structions when using roasting bags and tubes.
Fire hazard.
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips containing metal parts, or paper ties containing wire. There is a danger that they will ignite when heated.
– Melamine containers
Melamine is not suitable for use in this oven. Melamine absorbs microwave en­ergy and gets hot. When purchasing plasticware, make sure that it is suitable for use in a microwave oven.
These are readily available from retail outlets.
– Styrofoam containers
Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short, timed warming and reheating of food.
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