Miele DG 1050 User manual

Operating instructions
Steam oven
DG 1050
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 643 810
en-GB

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front view.........................................................4
Accessories supplied ...............................................5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the water hardness ..........................................12
Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before each use...................................................14
Operating sequence ...............................................14
Switching on and setting a temperature ................................15
Setting a cooking duration...........................................16
After starting a programme ..........................................17
Interrupting a programme ...........................................17
At the end of the cooking duration ....................................18
After use.........................................................18
Insufficient water ..................................................18
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Suitable containers ................................................19
Steaming ........................................................21
Reheating........................................................26
Defrosting .......................................................27
Bottling..........................................................29
Cooking whole meals...............................................30
Blanching........................................................31
Preparing yoghurt .................................................31
Disinfecting baby bottles ............................................32
Contents
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Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
General notes ....................................................33
Appliance front and housing .........................................33
Oven interior .....................................................34
Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers...........................34
Water container ...................................................35
Coupling seal ....................................................36
Descaling........................................................37
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cooking containers ................................................42
Cleaning and care products .........................................44
Miscellaneous ....................................................45
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Contents
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Front view
aDisplay
with symbols for:
pInsufficient water
kDescale
°C Temperature
h Duration
bFunction selector
cVentilation outlet
dDoor seal
eSteam channel
fCompartment for water container
gWater container (with insert)
hContact point
iSide runners
jSteam inlet
kFloor heater
lTemperature sensor
mOutlet for air from oven interior
nDrip channel in the door
oDoor release
Description of the appliance
4

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").
Condensate tray
To catch excess moisture, GN 1/2
325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers, GN 1/3
gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40 mm (WxDxH)
Rack
For placing your own cooking containers on
Silicone grease
For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container
Descaling tablets
For descaling the water container.
Description of the appliance
5

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 its
installation, safety, use and
maintenance. This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or metal
capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their
safety.
Please stick the extra data plate for
your appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space
provided in the "After sales service"
section of this booklet.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.
Technical safety
~Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply make sure that the
connection data on the data plate
(voltage and connected load) match
the mains electricity supply. This data
must correspond in order to avoid risk
of damage to the appliance. Consult a
qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
~Never open the casing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components is highly dangerous to
the user and can cause operational
faults.
~Do not use the appliance if the
cable is damaged in any way. If the
connection cable is faulty it must only
be replaced by a Miele approved ser-
vice technician to protect the user from
danger.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only and is not to be used
for commercial purposes.
~This appliance must only be used as
described in these instructions. Any
other usage is at the owner's risk and
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation.
~Do not immerse the water container
in water, or clean it in a dishwasher.
Connecting the water container into the
appliance when wet could cause an
electric shock.
~For reasons of hygiene and to
prevent the build-up of moisture in the
appliance, the water container should
be emptied after each use.
~The drip channel should be wiped
dry with a soft cloth after each use.
~Leave the door open until the
cooking compartment is completely
dry.
~If the appliance is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e.g.
whilst on holiday, it should be
thoroughly cleaned beforehand to
prevent the build-up of odours etc.
Refer to "Cleaning and heating up for
the first time" and carry out the
procedure as described. Leave the
door open afterwards.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
~To safeguard against burning, keep
children well away from the appliance
at all times. This is particularly
important when the appliance is in
operation as children might attempt to
open the door.
~The appliance is only intended for
use by adults who have read these
instructions. It is not a toy! To avoid the
risk of injury, keep children well away,
and do not allow them to play with it or
use the controls. They will not
understand the potential dangers
posed by it. They should be supervised
whenever you are working in the
kitchen.
~Warning: Take care in the area
around the door hinges. Danger of
injury. Keep children well away.
~Do not allow children to swing on
the open oven door.
~Packaging, e.g. cling film,
polystyrene and plastic wrappings,
must be kept out of the reach of babies
and young children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all
packaging safely as soon as possible.
~Before discarding an old appliance,
switch off and disconnect it from the
power supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut off the cable directly
behind the appliance to prevent
misuse. This should be done by a
competent person. Ensure the
appliance prevents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal. See "Disposal of your old
appliance" for further details.
Protecting the appliance from
damage
~Do not use the appliance to heat up
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.
~Do not store cooked food in the
oven. The moisture in the food can lead
to corrosion in the appliance.
~Do not use metallic containers or
utensils in the oven which are likely to
rust. This can cause corrosion.
~Use the descaling tablets supplied
with the appliance (see "Optional
accessories" for reordering details) or a
proprietary citric acid based descaling
agent to descale the appliance. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. The steam could reach
electrical components and cause a
short circuit. Pressurised steam could
also cause permanent damage to the
surface and to other components, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability.
~The appliance is designed in such a
way that there will always be a little
residual water left in the water container
after use. If there is no residual water,
there is something wrong. Call the Ser-
vice Department.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Protection from burning and
scalding
~The appliance must be positioned
so that you can see the contents of a
cooking container placed on the top
runner. Otherwise you may risk
scalding or burning yourself with hot
water and food when taking containers
out of the oven.
~The appliance, especially the inside
of the door and the area around the
ventilation outlet, becomes extremely
hot during use, and remains hot for
some time after switching off.
~If the oven is still hot, steam will
escape when the door is opened. Stan-
d back away from the appliance and
wait until the steam has dissipated.
~Take care when opening the door
not to spill any hot water that has
collected in the drip channel.
~For added protection, it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance. Do
not let them get damp or wet, as this
causes heat to transfer through the
material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself.
~When putting cooking containers or
the condensate tray into the oven or
taking them out, take care not to spill
the contents. Avoid contact with hot
steam, and do not touch the hot oven
interior walls. Danger of burning and
scalding.
~Take care not to tip the water
container when taking it out of the
appliance. Hot water can scald.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Appliance faults
~In there is any damage to the
appliance, it must be switched off and
disconnected from the mains supply
immediately. It must not be used again
until it has been repaired. Switch off at
the socket and withdraw the plug.
Contact the Miele Service Department.
Do not reconnect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply until after it has
been repaired.
~Repairs should only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and trained
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be very dangerous and could
damage the appliance. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work. Never open the
housing of the appliance.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
Futher safety notes
~When using an electric socket near
the appliance, care should be taken
that the cable of the appliance cannot
get trapped by the appliance door. The
insulation on the cable could become
damaged, giving rise to an electric
shock hazard.
~Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some
foods, e.g. poultry, may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking at a
sufficiently high temperature for long
enough. If in doubt, select a longer
cooking or reheating time.
~When the door is open be careful
not to hurt yourself on edges and
corners, and especially on the door
catches.
~If using plastic cooking containers,
make sure that they are heat- and
steam-resistant to 100 °C. Otherwise
they may melt, distort or break.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene
and plastic wrappings, must be kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation.
Dispose of or recycle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.
Disposal 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.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.
Caring for the environment
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Setting the water hardness
The steam oven is set at the factory to
water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4).
If your water hardness level differs from
this, you will need to re-programme the
appliance.
You can use the test strip supplied to
check the water hardness level, or your
local water supplier will be able to
advise you on the water hardness of
your area.
The water hardness is shown as
settings I to IV equivalent to the
German scale 1 to >21 °dH (0.2 >3.8
mmol/l).
Hardness
level
Display Hardness
range
I (soft) 1 1-7 °dH
(0.2-1.3
mmol/l)
II (medium) 2 8-14 °dH
(1.4-2.5
mmol/l)
III (hard) 3 15-21 °dH
(2.7-3.8
mmol/l)
IV (very
hard)
4 >21 °dH
(above 3.8
mmol/l)
Proceed as follows:
Before you begin, ensure that the
appliance is switched off.
^Press the function selector in and
turn it anti-clockwise slightly.
^Then release the function selector.
"P 1" will appear in the display.
^Turn the function selector until "P 3"
appears in the display.
^Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
A "4" and the ksymbol will appear in
the display.
^Turn the function selector until the
water hardness level you want
appears in the display, e.g. "3" for
hard.
^Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
"P 3" will appear in the display.
^Press the function selector until the
display goes out.
Before using for the first time
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Cleaning and heating up for
the first time
Open the door by pressing on the left
hand side of the door release. The door
will open slightly.
Take the water container out of the
appliance and remove the insert (see
"Cleaning and care"). Rinse the water
container and the insert thoroughly by
hand using hot water. Do not use any
washing-up liquid or detergent.
Do not clean the water container or
the insert in a dishwasher. Do not
immerse the water container in
water.
Take all accessories out of the steam
oven and wash them in a mild solution
of washing-up liquid and hot water or in
the dishwasher (this does not apply to
the water container and insert - see
above).
The interior of the steam oven has been
treated with a conditioning agent before
leaving the factory. To remove this,
clean the cooking compartment with a
mild solution of washing-up liquid and
hot water and then dry thoroughly with
a soft cloth.
Now fill the water container with mains
tap water (see "Before each use") and
then run the appliance for 15 minutes at
100°C for 15 minutes. Proceed as
described in "Operation".
This process flushes out the waterways
and sets the appliance for the altitude
in your area.
If you move house, the appliance will
need to be re-set for the new altitude if
this differs from the old one by more
than 300 m. To do this, descale the
appliance (see "Cleaning and care").
Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted
from the appliance the first time it is
used, and the first time it is descaled
after moving house.
Before using for the first time
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Before each use
^When using a perforated cooking
container, place the condensate tray
on the floor of the oven to catch any
drips.
^Fill the water container.
You do not need to remove the insert.
Only use mains tap water. Never
use distilled or mineral water.
The water level must be between the
two markings (min. 0.75 l and max.
1.2 l). These are located inside and
outside the container. On no account
exceed the upper or maximum level
marker. The amount of water required
will vary depending on what you are
cooking.
The maximum quantity of 1.2 litres of
water is sufficient to run the appliance
for approx. 2 hours at 100 °C, providing
the door is not opened.
Using hot water from a kettle will
shorten the heating-up time.
^Use both hands to carry the water
container. Take care not to let any
water spill out. Push the water
container into the appliance until it
connects.
If the water container is not positioned
correctly, the appliance will not heat up
and after a while F20 will appear in the
display (see "Problem solving guide").
Operating sequence
To make a selection you turn the
function selector, and to confirm your
selection you press it.
ASwitch the appliance on by pressing
the function selector.
BConfirm the temperature or change it
and then confirm the change.
CSelect and confirm a cooking
duration
The steam oven then starts
automatically.
If you do not complete these steps
within 15 minutes, the appliance will
switch itself off.
They are described in more detail on
the following pages.
Operation
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Switching on and setting a
temperature
^Switch the appliance on by pressing
the function selector briefly.
"100°C" will appear in the display. "°C"
will start flashing.
The temperature can be set in 5 °C
steps in a range from 40 °C to 100 °C.
^Turn the function selector to set the
temperature you want.
^Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
You can alter the temperature at any
time during operation. Press the
function selector once briefly. The
display will change to the temperature
setting display and "°C" will flash. Set
the temperature as described earlier.
Recommended temperature
100 °C:
For cooking food which can be cooked
at higher temperatures, such as meat,
vegetables, casseroles, soup and
bakes. Also suitable for reheating food.
85 °C:
For gently cooking more delicate food
such as fish.
60 °C:
For defrosting.
See "Practical tips" and the cookbook
for more cooking tips.
Operation
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Setting a cooking duration
After confirming the temperature, 3
zeros will appear in display and "h" will
start flashing.
^Set the required duration, e.g. 20
minutes, by turning the function
selector.
A duration of between 1 minute (0:01)
and 4 hours 59 minutes (4:59) can be
set.
^Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
You can alter the cooking duration at
any time during operation. Press the
function selector twice. The display will
change to the cooking duration setting
display and "h" will flash. Set the
cooking duration as described earlier.
The charts later in these operating
instructions and the cookery book give
suggested cooking durations for
various types of food. Remember that
the cooking duration is not dependent
on the amount of food, but on the size
of the food. For example, large
potatoes will take longer to cook than
smaller potatoes.
To achieve good results using the
durations quoted, please do not cook
quantities of food for more than 6-8
servings. Cooking durations will also
vary depending on the cooking
container used (see "Suitable
containers").
Operation
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After starting a programme
The appliance will start automatically
after you have confirmed your selection
of the cooking duration. At first you will
hear the fan and then some other
noises from the steam generating unit.
During the Heating up phase the
display will show the current
temperature in the cooking
compartment. You can follow the rising
temperature of the cooking
compartment in the temperature
display.
When preparing food which has been
refrigerated or frozen, the temperature
in the cooking compartment will fall
initially before starting to rise gradually.
When the set temperature is reached,
the display will change to show the
cooking duration. The cooking phase
begins and the duration will start
counting down.
Please note that the total duration, i.e.
the time between the beginning and
end of a programme, is made up of the
heating-up time and the set cooking
duration added together. The heating
up time and therefore also the total
duration will depend on the quantity
and the initial temperature of the food
being cooked.
Interrupting a programme
You can interrupt a programme at any
time by opening the door.
The heating will be switched off and the
cooking duration remaining stored in
memory.
Steam will escape when the door is
opened. Step back from the
appliance and wait until the steam
has dissipated.
When opening the appliance, take
great care that hot water which may
have collected in the drip channel in
the door does not overflow.
Also when putting the condensate
tray or cooking containers into the
oven or taking them out, take care
not to spill the contents. Do not
come into contact with hot steam
and do not touch the hot oven sides.
Danger of burning and scalding.
You can continue the programme by
closing the door.
The oven will heat up again and the
display will show the rising temperature
of the cooking compartment. Once the
set temperature has been reached, the
display will change to show the cooking
duration remaining as it counts down.
Operation
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At the end of the cooking
duration
At the end of the set cooking duration,
an audible tone will sound, 3 zeros will
appear and "h" will flash in the display.
^Switch the appliance off by pressing
the function selector.
The fan will continue to run for a while
after the oven has been switched off. If
you want to reduce the run-on time, you
can do so by removing the water
container as soon as you have
switched the appliance off.
Steam will escape when the door is
opened. Step back from the
appliance and wait until the steam
has dissipated.
When opening the appliance, take
great care that hot water which may
have collected in the drip channel in
the door does not overflow.
Also when taking the condensate
tray or cooking containers out of the
oven, take care not to spill the
contents. Do not come into contact
with hot steam and do not touch the
hot oven sides. Danger of burning
and scalding.
After use
^Remove the condensate tray and
empty it.
^Remove the water container and
empty it. Push the water container
upwards slightly when removing it
from the appliance.
^After each use, clean and dry the
whole appliance as described in
"Cleaning and care".
^Leave the door open until the
cooking compartment is completely
dry.
The appliance is designed in such a
way that there will always be a little
residual water left in the water
container after use. If there is no
residual water, there is something
wrong. Call the Service Department.
Insufficient water
Insufficient water is indicated in the
display by the flashing psymbol. An
audible tone will also sound during
operation.
^Check the water level and add water
if necessary.
^Push the water container into the
appliance until it connects.
^Close the door.
You can now use the oven as normal.
Operation
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Suitable containers
Some stainless steel cooking
containers are supplied with the
appliance. Other containers, in a variety
of sizes, both perforated and solid, are
available as optional extras.
When choosing the most suitable
container for the particular food you are
cooking, please note:
–Use perforated cooking containers
whenever possible, e.g. for cooking
vegetables. The steam can reach the
food from all sides and the food is
cooked evenly.
– With large items of food, such as
whole potatoes, the steam can work
effectively because there are spaces
between the individual pieces into
which the steam can penetrate.This
way a large quantity will take the
same time to cook as a smaller
amount and large, deep containers
can be used. Where possible space
the food out to allow the steam more
room.
–More compact dishes such as
casseroles or bakes, or food such as
peas or asparagus spears, which
have little or no space between them
will take longer to cook because the
steam has less space to work in. The
fuller the container, the longer it will
take to cook. It is best to use 2 or 3
shallow containers rather than one
deep one for these types of foods,
and then fill them only 3-5 cm deep.
Cooking times quoted are calculated
on this principle. Deeper dishes will
take longer to cook.
– To ensure even results when cooking
with more than one container, do not
use more than one gastronorm size
GN 1/2 container.
– The steam oven is designed to cook
quantities of up to 6-8 portions. Be
careful not to exceed the amounts
quoted.
You will find various tips on how to use
the steam oven in the following sections
or in the cook book.
Practical tips
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Heat-resistant glass, ceramic,
porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and
enamel dishes are all suitable.
Important:
–If using plastic cooking containers,
make sure that they are
heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to
withstand hot steam.
–Food will take considerably longer to
cook than the time quoted if the dish
has thick sides.
–Place the container on the rack
supplied.
–Ensure that there is a gap of at least
3 cm between the upper rim of the
container and the top of the cooking
compartment to allow sufficient
steam into the container.
Practical tips
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