Miele DGM 6800 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven with microwave
To prevent 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 231 330

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 19
Overview............................................................................................................... 20
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 20
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 21
Controls................................................................................................................ 22
Sensors controls ................................................................................................... 23
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 24
Symbols............................................................................................................25
Operating principles .............................................................................................. 26
Description of the functions............................................................................... 28
Steam cooking function ........................................................................................ 28
Water container ................................................................................................28
Temperature .....................................................................................................28
Duration............................................................................................................28
Noises............................................................................................................... 28
Heating-up phase.............................................................................................28
Cooking phase .................................................................................................28
Steam reduction ............................................................................................... 29
Microwave power.................................................................................................. 29
How the microwave function works.................................................................29
Selecting containers for microwave use .......................................................... 30
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 34
Oven interior lighting ............................................................................................. 34
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 35
General settings .................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 36
Setting the water hardness level ........................................................................... 37
Setting the correct boiling point for water............................................................. 37
Main and sub-menus .......................................................................................... 38
Operation: Steam cooking.................................................................................. 40
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 40
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 42
Further functions ................................................................................................... 43
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 43
Sequence of an automatic cooking process.................................................... 44
Changing settings during a cooking process........................................................ 44
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 45

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Operation: Microwave function.......................................................................... 46
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 46
Using the oven - further functions......................................................................... 47
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 47
Sequence of an automatic cooking process.................................................... 48
Changing settings during a cooking process........................................................ 48
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 49
MyMiele ................................................................................................................ 50
Adding an entry ..................................................................................................... 50
Editing MyMiele..................................................................................................... 51
Deleting entries................................................................................................. 51
Sorting entries .................................................................................................. 51
Automatic programmes ...................................................................................... 52
List of food types................................................................................................... 52
Using Automatic programmes............................................................................... 53
Search ................................................................................................................... 54
User programmes................................................................................................ 55
Creating a User programme.................................................................................. 55
Starting a User programme................................................................................... 56
Changing User programmes ................................................................................. 57
Changing cooking stages................................................................................. 57
Changing the name ..........................................................................................57
Deleting User programmes ................................................................................... 57
Quick MW............................................................................................................. 58
Popcorn ................................................................................................................ 59
Minute minder + Alarm ....................................................................................... 60
Using the alarm ................................................................................................. 60
Setting the alarm .............................................................................................. 60
Changing an alarm ........................................................................................... 60
Deleting an alarm .............................................................................................60
Using the minute minder................................................................................... 61
Setting the minute minder ................................................................................ 61
Changing the time set for the minute minder................................................... 61
Cancelling the time set for the minute minder .................................................61
General notes on steam cooking....................................................................... 62
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 62

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Suitable containers................................................................................................ 62
Cooking containers ..........................................................................................62
Your own containers.........................................................................................62
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 62
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 63
Frozen.................................................................................................................... 63
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 63
Duration................................................................................................................. 63
Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 63
Your own recipes................................................................................................... 63
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 64
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 64
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 67
Sausages............................................................................................................... 69
Fish........................................................................................................................ 69
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 72
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 73
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 74
Pasta / Noodles..................................................................................................... 75
European dumplings ............................................................................................. 76
Grains .................................................................................................................... 77
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 78
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 80
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 81
Menu cooking - manual......................................................................................... 82
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking .............................................................................. 84
Reheating .............................................................................................................. 90
Special applications ............................................................................................ 92
Reheating with steam............................................................................................ 92
Defrosting with steam ........................................................................................... 93
Bottling .................................................................................................................. 96
Extracting juice...................................................................................................... 99
Menu cooking...................................................................................................... 100
Making yoghurt ................................................................................................... 101
Proving yeast dough............................................................................................ 102
Dissolving gelatine .............................................................................................. 103
Melting chocolate................................................................................................ 103
Skinning fruit and vegetables.............................................................................. 104
Preserving apples ............................................................................................... 104
Blanching............................................................................................................. 105
Sweating onions.................................................................................................. 105

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Rendering fat....................................................................................................... 106
Disinfecting items ............................................................................................... 106
Heating damp towels .......................................................................................... 107
Decrystallising honey .......................................................................................... 107
Preparing custard royale ..................................................................................... 107
Defrosting and reheating in combination mode .................................................. 108
Microwave defrosting and reheating............................................................... 109
Charts for defrosting and reheating food ............................................................ 112
Settings .............................................................................................................. 116
Calling up the "Settings" menu ........................................................................... 116
Changing and saving settings........................................................................116
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 117
Language ......................................................................................................... 119
Time..................................................................................................................... 119
Display............................................................................................................ 119
Clock display.................................................................................................. 119
Clock format................................................................................................... 119
Setting ............................................................................................................119
Synchronise....................................................................................................119
Date ..................................................................................................................... 120
Lighting................................................................................................................ 120
Start screen ......................................................................................................... 120
Brightness ........................................................................................................... 120
Volume................................................................................................................. 120
Buzzer tones................................................................................................... 120
Keypad tone ...................................................................................................120
Welcome melody............................................................................................120
Units .................................................................................................................... 121
Weight ............................................................................................................121
Temperature ...................................................................................................121
Quick MW............................................................................................................ 121
Popcorn............................................................................................................... 121
Keeping warm function ....................................................................................... 122
Steam cooking ............................................................................................... 122
Microwave ......................................................................................................122
Steam reduction .................................................................................................. 123
Recommended temperatures.............................................................................. 123
MW power levels................................................................................................. 123
Safety .................................................................................................................. 124
System lock ...............................................................................................124
Sensor lock .................................................................................................... 124

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Water hardness ................................................................................................... 125
Showroom programme........................................................................................ 125
Demo mode.................................................................................................... 125
Factory default settings....................................................................................... 126
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 127
Notes on cleaning and care................................................................................. 127
Appliance front .................................................................................................... 128
Oven compartment ............................................................................................. 128
Water container ................................................................................................... 129
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 129
Shelf runners ....................................................................................................... 129
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 130
Soak ...............................................................................................................130
Descaling........................................................................................................ 130
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 132
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 136
Cooking containers ............................................................................................. 136
Cleaning and care products ................................................................................ 137
Other accessories ............................................................................................... 137
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, warranty......................................................... 145
Copyright and licences ..................................................................................... 146

Warning and Safety instructions
7
The steam oven with microwave is referred to in the following instructions as
steam oven.
This appliance conforms to current 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
 This steam oven is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
 The steam oven is not suitable for outdoor use.
 This steam oven must only be used as described in these
instructions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
 Fire hazard! If flammable items are dried using the microwave
function, the moisture in the items would evaporate, causing them to
dry out and even self-ignite.
Do not use the steam oven to store or dry flammable materials.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
 This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with
particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp
must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not
suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be replaced
by a Miele authorised technician.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently.
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the steam oven when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
 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 maximum load capacity for the door is 8kg.
Children can hurt themselves on an open door.
Ensure that children do not sit on or swing on the door.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
 Radiation by microwaves:
Service or repairs which necessitate the removal of any casing or the
door must only be carried out by a suitably trained service
technician.
 A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged
appliance.
 Check the door and door seal for any sign of damage. If any
damage is noticed, the oven should not be used again in any oven
function using microwave power 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, the door seal or
the oven interior walls.
– there is moisture between the door panes.
 Reliable and safe operation of this oven can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

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 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches 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 appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance.
 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the plug has been removed or the connection cable is not
supplied with a plug, the steam oven must be connected to the
mains supply by a suitably qualified electrician.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special connection cable typeH05VV-F (PVC insulated),
available from Miele, by a Miele approved service technician or
suitably qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard. See
"Electrical connection".
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it is switched off at the mains circuit breaker, or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
 If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door),
ensure that the door is never closed whilst the steam oven is in use.
Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and
cause subsequent damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and
the floor. Do not close the door until the steam oven has cooled
down completely.
 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
 Danger of burning! The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
Exercise care when handling food and trays so as not to burn
yourself on the walls of the steam oven, shelf runners, trays, steam
and hot food itself. Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam
oven, removing it and when adjusting shelves etc. in a hot steam
oven.
When putting cooking containers into the steam oven or taking them
out, take care 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 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.
Only use temperature (to 100°C) and steam resistant plastic dishes
for steam cooking. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
 Food which is left in the steam oven can dry out and the escaping
moisture can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not leave cooked
food in the oven compartment and do not use any cooking
containers which are susceptible to corrosion as this could lead to
corrosion in the appliance.
 Do not leave the appliance door open unnecessarily as someone
may trip over it or be injured by it.
 The door can support a maximum load 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 compartment. The steam oven could get damaged.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held mixer, near
the steam oven, ensure that the connection cable doesn't get caught
in the 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 the Microwave  function.
 It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly
throughout the food being cooked. 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 using microwave power, 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 oven. The temperature of the container is not an indication of the
temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly important
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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 The Microwave function 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 top 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 boiling and in particular when reheating liquids, milk,
sauces etc., using microwave power without a boiling rod, 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. Danger of scalding
and burning! The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the
pressure forces the oven door open, with a danger of injury and
damage.
Before cooking or reheating, thoroughly stir the liquid. Then wait at
least 20seconds before removing the container from the oven.
During cooking and reheating you can also place a glass rod or
similar in the container and use as a boiling rod, if available.
 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, even after taking them out of the oven.
 Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and eggplants, should be pierced or cut in several places
to allow steam to escape and prevent the food from bursting.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not use the Microwave function to heat up cushions or
pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grains, 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 in the oven interior. Cancel the cooking process by switching
the appliance off, then switch off at the socket and remove the plug.
Do not open the appliance 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 the
oven.
 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 reheating 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 reheat food in the 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 the
Microwave function 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 steam oven.
Pressurised steam could reach the 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 shelf runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care - Accessories").
Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning and never operate the
steam oven without the shelf runners fitted.
 The shelf runners fit into plastic bushes. Check the bushes
carefully 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 on the stainless steel surface.
Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally 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. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often 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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.

Overview
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Steam oven front view
aControl panel
bVentilation outlet
cAutomatic door release for steam
reduction
dDoor seal
eCompartment for water container
fSuction tube
gWater container with removable spill
guard
hDrip channel
iTemperature sensor
jShelf runners
kSteam inlet
lOven interior lighting