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Miele DGM 6500, DGM 6600 Operating instructions

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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
2
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
Contents
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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
Contents
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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
Contents
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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
Contents
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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

Warning and Safety instructions

7
The steam oven with microwave is referred to in the following instructions as a
steam oven.
This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements. Inap-
propriate 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

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 know-
ledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how
to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the con-
sequences 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

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 at-
tempt 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Technical safety

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-
pairs 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 re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
Warning and Safety instructions
11
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 compon-
ents 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 danger-
ous 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
13

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 con-
tents 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
14
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 ap-
pliance 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 ob-
serving 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
15
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 con-
tainer 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 li-
quid 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 re-
moved 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 mi-
crowave 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
16
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 re-
cesses 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 Mi-
crowave mode.
Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic dishes which are
not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the appli-
ance. 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 inflam-
mable 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
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 Mi-
crowave 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 manu-
facturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liab-
ility.

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
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 manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po-
tentially 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 com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for ad-
vice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.

Guide to the appliance

20

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
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
21

Accessories supplied

The accessories supplied with your ap-
pliance 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.
Do not place the hot glass tray on a
cold surface, such as a tiled or gran-
ite worktop. The glass tray could get
damaged. Place the hot tray on a
suitable heat-resistant mat or pot
rest.

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)

DMSR 1/1L

1 rack for placing your own cooking
containers on

Descaling tablets

For descaling the appliance

Controls

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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)
Controls
23

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.
Touch the illuminated sensor beside the option
to select it.
0–9 Numerical keypad
to enter values
The numerical keypad is used to set values, e.g.
temperatures and durations.
For setting the
minute minder
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.
For switching the
oven interior light-
ing on and off
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.
To go back a step
Controls
24
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 dur-
ation in stages.
This function can only be used when no other
cooking programme is in use.
Controls
25

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

Description of functions

27

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 ex-
ceed 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 pro-
gramme. Water consumption is in-
creased if the door is opened during
cooking.
At the end of the cooking programme
hot residual water in the steam gener-
ator is pumped back into the water con-
tainer. 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 recom-
mended temperature. This temperature
can be altered for the programme in
use, or for every time that programme is
used (see "Settings - Recommended
temperatures").

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.

Heating-up phase

During the heating-up phase the display
will show the temperature in the cook-
ing compartment as it rises and Heating-
up phase in all programmes except for
Automatic progs., Menu cooking and Main-
tenance.
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 dur-
ation 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.
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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 reduc-
tion"). 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 mag-
netron. 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.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate the
cooking utensil being used. Microwaves
can penetrate porcelain, glass, card-
board and plastics, but not metal. Do
not, therefore, use utensils made of
metal, or which contain metal, for ex-
ample in the form of gold or silver trim.
The metal reflects the microwaves and
this could cause sparking. The mi-
crowaves 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
microwave energy, start to oscillate
2.5thousand million times a second.
The friction caused by this vibration
creates heat, which first starts develop-
ing 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 gener-
ated 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 inter-
rupted or the appliance door is
opened. When the appliance is in op-
eration, the closed, sealed door pre-
vents microwaves escaping from the
appliance.
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Suitable containers for microwave
use
Microwaves are reflected by metal,
pass through glass, porcelain, plastic
and card,
and are absorbed by food.
Fire hazard.
Non-microwave safe dishes can suf-
fer damage or damage the steam
oven.
The material and shape of the contain-
ers 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.
Exception: Do not use porcelain with
gold rims or cobalt blue or items with
hollow knobs or handles, as insuffi-
cient ventilation may cause a build-
up 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 remov-
ing dishes from the steam oven.

Plastics

Plastic containers and plastic dispos-
able containers may only be used with
the Microwave function if they have
been declared as suitable for mi-
crowave use by the manufacturer. To
protect the environment it is best to
avoid using single-use containers.
Do not leave the steam oven unat-
tended when reheating or cooking
food in disposable containers made
of plastic, paper or other inflam-
mable 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 porcel-
ain.
– Plastic microwave containers
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.
– 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 burst-
ing.
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 in-
structions 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 en-
ergy and gets hot. When purchasing
plasticware, make sure that it is suitable
for use in a microwave oven.
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