Miele DG 2660 User manual

Operating instructions
Steam oven
DG 2350
DG 2550 / DG 2560
DG 2650 / DG 2660
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these operating
instructions before it is installed
or used for the first time.
GiHr
M.-Nr. 05 949 880

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the water hardness level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming steps in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching on and selecting a function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recommended temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Altering the pre-set temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting a cooking time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To start a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After starting a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the settings during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
At the end of cooking time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Insufficient water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contents
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Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bottling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Blanching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The appliance front and housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Standard settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Contents
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Front view
aControl panel
bVentilation outlet
cRubber door seal
dSteam channel
eCompartment for water container
fWater container (with insert)
gContact point
hSide runners with 4 shelf levels
iSteam inlet
jCondensate channel in the oven
kTemperature sensor
lOutlet for air from oven interior
mDrip channel in the door
nDoor release
Description of the appliance
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Control panel
oDisplay
with symbols for:
QCook Universal
Q1 Cook Vegetables
Q_ Cook Fish
QGCook Meat/Poultry
PReheat
NDefrost
kDescale
CStandard settings
pFunction selector (and On/Off)
qTime/Temperature selector
rTime/Temperature display
with symbols for:
pInsufficient water
kDescale
zTemperature
gDuration
hStart
fStop
(see "Start" section)
$Safety lock
Description of the appliance
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ccessories supplied
Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the relevant M.
Nr. (Material number) when ordering.
Condensate tray (1.7 l)
To catch excess moisture
Gastronorm size GN 1/2
Rack
For placing cooking containers on
2 cooking containers DGGL1,
perforated (0.9 l)
For steaming
Gastronorm size GN 1/3
Side runners
Description of the appliance
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n English language cookbook for
steam cooking is available on
request (Miele UK).
Door seal
Coupling seal on the water container
Silicone grease
For lubricating the coupling seal.
Please read the relevant instructions in
Cleaning and care.
Description of the appliance
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Optional accessories
Stainless steel containers
Container Net capacity in litres Height in cm Gastronorm size
DGG 2
solid
2.0 6 GN 1/3
DGG 3
solid
3.1 6 GN 1/2
DGGL 4
perforated
3.1 6 GN 1/2
DGGL 5
perforated
2.0 6 GN 1/3
DGGL 6
perforated
2.8 10 GN 1/3
DGG 7
solid
2.8 10 GN 1/3
Lid DGD
Building-under casing DGUG
(required for certain models only)
Casing for freestanding installation
DGSG
(required for certain models only)
Descaling tablets
For descaling the water container
Description of the appliance
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Installation and connection
If the appliance is supplied without
a plug, or if the plug is removed,
the appliance must be installed and
connected by a suitably qualified and
competent person in strict accordance
with local and national safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect installation or connection.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is tested regularly, and if
there is any doubt, the electrical wiring
in the home 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 electrical supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
The appliance must be installed in
a such a position that you can
safely monitor the level of food and
liquid in cooking containers and the wa-
ter level in the water container.
Otherwise you may risk scalding or
burning yourself with hot water and
food when taking containers out of the
oven.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct usage
Before using the appliance for the
first time, read the operating
instructions carefully. They contain
important notes on the safety, operation
and care of the appliance. This way you
will avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance.
Built-in appliances must not be
used until after they have been
correctly installed. This is necessary to
ensure that all electrical components
are shielded.
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.
Do not operate the appliance
without food in it (except: when
heating up for the first time and when
running the descaling programme).
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 caused by incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
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 channels should be wiped
dry with a soft cloth after each
programme.
Leave the door open until the
moisture in the cooking
compartment has dissipated and the
interior is 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 "Before using 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
The appliance must be installed at
such a height that small children
cannot reach the appliance door, which
gets very hot during use.
Use the safety lock to prevent
children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.
The appliance is only intended for
use by adults who have read these
operating instructions. Keep children
well away. They will not understand the
potential danger of touching the
appliance. It is therefore important to
supervise children at all times.
This appliance is not a toy. Do not
allow children to play with it.
The appliance becomes very hot
during use and remains hot for
some time after switching off. To
safeguard against burning, keep
children out of the vicinity of the
appliance until it has cooled down.
Warning: Take care in the area
around the hinges. Danger of
injury. Keep children well away.
Keep young children away from the
appliance at all times, and do not
let them swing on the door.
Food 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 all packaging
safely as soon as possible.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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 foods 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.
Only use proprietary citric acid
based descaling agents or
descaling tablets to descale the
appliance (available from the Spare
Parts Dept). Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging. Do not
use vinegar or descaling agents
containing vinegar, as these can cause
corrosion in the appliance.
Although this is a steam oven,
under no circumstances should a
steam cleaner be used to clean it. The
steam from the cleaning appliance
could reach the live 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 in the container there is
something wrong. Call the Service
Department.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Protection from burning and
scalding
The appliance, especially the door
and the area of 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.
Stand 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 oven 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 burning yourself.
When putting dishes 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 roof of the
oven. Danger of burning and scalding.
Take care not to tip the water
container when taking it out of the
oven. Hot water can scald.
Warning and Safety instructions
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ppliance faults
If there is any damage to the
appliance, the appliance must be
switched off and disconnected from the
mains supply immediately. It should
not be used again until it has been
repaired. If the appliance has not yet
been fully installed, the electricity cable
must be disconnected from the supply
point. If connected via a plug and
socket, switch off at the socket and
withdraw the plug. Pull on the plug and
not the cable. Contact the 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 engineer
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
Further safety notes
When using an electric socket near
the oven, care should be taken that
the cable of the appliance cannot get
trapped by the oven 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.
Many factors will affect the overall
cooking time, including the size and
amount of food and its temperature.
Some foods, e.g. poultry, may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by cooking at a sufficiently
high temperature for long enough. If in
any 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. Danger of injury.
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 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 which might be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the appliance
guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
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.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about available recycling schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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.
Caring for the environment
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General notes
The appliance is set up at the factory
for English. If you wish to reset it to a
different language see "Standard
settings".
Do not be concerned if your appliance
makes some unusual noises. They
occur when the steam generating unit
is being filled or emptied out and when
pumping is taking place.
When the appliance is switched on the
fan which extracts steam from the oven
can also be heard. The fan will continue
to run for a while after the oven has
been switched off. If you want to
reduce this "run-on" time you can do so
by switching the appliance off and
removing the water container.
A data plate for your appliance is
supplied with this documentation. It
should be stuck into the space
provided at the end of the instruction
book.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
for reference and pass them on to any
future user.
Before using for the first time
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Setting the water hardness
level
The steam oven is set at the factory to
water hardness setting IV (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 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)
Before using for the first time
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Proceed as follows:
Using the function selector:
^Press it to switch the appliance on.
The Start light will come on:
^Turn the function selector to the C
symbol.
^Confirm this selection by pressing the
function selector.
^Turn the function selector to the I
symbol.
^Confirm your selection.
^Confirm your selection.
^Turn the selector until you see the
hardness level required, e.g.
"Medium 2".
"Return" will then appear in the display.
Press the function selector twice and
turn it to Qto return to the Start
display.
Before using for the first time
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Cleaning and heating up for
the first time
Remove the water container from the
appliance and rinse thoroughly by hand
using hot water. Do not use any
washing-up liquid or detergent. The
insert can alse be removed for rinsing
(see "Cleaning and care").
The appliance has been treated with a
conditioning agent before leaving the
factory. To remove this from the oven
cavity you can use a solution of hot
water with a little washing-up liquid.
However, make sure that you do not get
any washing-up liquid solution on the
door seal. Clean the inside of the water
container housing and the accessories
You should then run the COOK
UNIVERSAL (100 °C) programme for 15
minutes to flush out the waterways.
Proceed as described in "Operation".
Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted
from the appliance the first time it is
used.
Before using for the first time
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Before each use
^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. Add water as required.
Using hot water from the kettle will
shorten the heating-up time.
^Always use both hands when
carrying the water container, and
push it into the appliance until it
connects. Take care not to let any
water spill out.
^Always push the condensate tray
onto the lowest shelf runner to catch
any condensate that may build up
during cooking.
Programming steps in brief
To make a selection you turn the
selector, and to confirm your selection
you push it in.
The function selector is used to:
ASwitch the appliance on by pushing
it in
BTo select and confirm a cooking
function
The time/temperature dial is used to:
CConfirm the recommended
temperature or to change it and then
confirm the change
DTo select and confirm a cooking
duration
The programme cycle starts
automatically.
If you do not complete the
programming within 15 minutes, the
appliance will switch itself off.
The cooking functions and
programming steps are described in
more detail on the following pages.
Operation
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