Miele DG 2661 User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Steam oven
DG 2661
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 725 740

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before the first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Functions overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning the oven on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Confirming the default temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the default temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
After the start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interrupting the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Water level low. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting a function during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
At the end of the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Child Safety Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contents
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Special uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Blanching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Making Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connection valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Descale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Product and Cutout dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Contents
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WARNING - When using your
appliance follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
To prevent injury and appliance
damage read all instructions
before installation or use of the
steam oven.
Use the steam oven only for its
intended purpose. This appliance
is intended for residential cooking
only.
This appliance conforms to all
uniform safety codes and
regulations. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for
damage or injury caused by
improper use of this appliance.
Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place and pass them on
to any future user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Technical Safety
Before installation make sure that
the voltage and frequency listed on
the data plate correspond with the
household electrical supply. This data
must correspond in order to avoid risk
of damage to the appliance. If in doubt,
consult a qualified technician.
Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. To guarantee the
electrical safety of this appliance,
continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective grounding
system. It is imperative that this basic
safety requirement be met. If there is
any doubt, have the electrical system of
the house checked by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damage caused
by the lack, or inadequacy, of an
effective grounding system.
Installation, repair and
maintenance work should be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and may
void the warranty. This data must
correspond to prevent injury and
appliance damage. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to
electricity. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance, e.g. danger of overheating.
Never open the outer casing of the
appliance. Tampering with
electrical connections or components
and mechanical parts is dangerous and
could cause machine damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use
This appliance must only be
operated after it has been correctly
installed into cabinetry. This is
necessary to ensure that all electrical
components are shielded.
This appliance is intended for
residential cooking and is not to be
used for commercial purposes. Any
other use is at the owner’s risk and
could be dangerous.
Do not submerge the plug, cord or
steam generator (water tank) into
water or attempt to wash the steam
generator in the dishwasher. Danger of
electric shock!
Empty the steam generator after
each use for hygienic purposes
and to avoid condensate water in the
appliance.
Wipe the appliance dry after each
use and leave the door open until
the moisture in the cooking
compartment has evaporated.
If the oven is not used for an
extended period of time, clean it
thoroughly to avoid odors. See
"Cleaning and Care". Leave the door
open after cleaning.
Children
When in use the oven, particularly
the inside of the door as well as the
outer side by the vent, may become
very hot and remain so for a while after
the oven has been turned off. Keep
children at a safe distance.
Use the Child Safety Lock to
prevent children from turning on
the appliance or changing its settings.
Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
Do not allow children to stand or
hang on the appliance door.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near
the steam oven.
Ensure that any plastic wrap is
disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of children. Danger of
suffocation!
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Appliance safety
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Pressure can build up
causing an explosion that will damage
the cooking compartment. Danger of
personal injury and scalding.
To prevent condensation which
could corrode the appliance, do
not leave cooked foods in the oven for
an extended period of time.
Do not use items in the steam oven
which might rust. This can lead to
corrosion of the appliance.
When descaling the appliance,
only use descaling agents with a
citric acid base or the descaling tablets
available from Miele. Do not use
vinegar, it will damage the appliance.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean this appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
The appliance is programmed so
that after each use residual water
will remain in the steam generator. If
there is no residual water, there is a
fault. Contact the Miele Technical
Service Department.
In the event of damage or defect,
turn off the appliance immediately.
After it has been turned off, isolate it
from the main power supply and
contact the Miele Technical Service
Department. Ensure that power is not
restored to the appliance during
maintenance or repair work.
Repairs should only be carried out
by a Miele authorized service
technician in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous and may void the
warranty.
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Personal safety
The steam oven should be installed
at a safe height for the user to
safely access all cooking levels and
containers. Otherwise spills could
cause burns or scalding and children
may be put at risk by the hot appliance
door.
Take care when opening the door.
The door hinges, edges and
corners of the appliance could be
hazardous.
Avoid hot steam, serious burns and
scalds could result.
Use caution when handling the
steam generator. Danger of
scalding.
Take care that the hot water in the
channel does not spill when
opening the door.
When handling cooking containers
take care not to let the contents
spill.
Use potholders when working with
a hot appliance.
Before discarding an old
appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply.
Cut off and render any plug useless
and remove any doors to prevent
hazards.
Further safety notes
Be sure that electrical cords of
other electrical appliances do not
come in contact with the appliance
door. The insulation of the cords could
become damaged creating a hazard.
Do not use plastic containers. They
may melt at high temperatures in
the oven.
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Overview
aControl panel
bVent for moist air
cDoor gasket
dSteam channel
eSteam generator compartment
fSteam generator (with insert)
gSteam generator outlet
hSide runners with 4 levels
iSteam inlet
jInterior drip channel
kBottom heating element
lTemperature sensor
mAir outlet
nDoor drip channel
oDoor release
Guide to the steam oven
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Control panel
pLeft display with symbols:
QCook Universal
Q1 Cook Vegetables
Q_ Cook Fish
QGCook Meat/Poultry
PReheat
NDefrost
kDescale
CSettings J
qLeft jog shuttle
Press this jog shuttle to turn the
machine on and off.
Turn it to select the desired function.
rRight jog shuttle
Turn this jog shuttle to adjust the
default temperature and durations.
Press it to confirm the selection.
sRight display with symbols:
pLow water level
kDescaling
zTemperature
gDuration
hStart
fStop
$Child Safety Lock
Guide to the steam oven
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Accessories
All accessories can be reordered if necessary.
Drip tray 4.2 pt (2 l)
For catching excess liquids
Rack
To support cookware
2 cooking containers, perforated
3.17 pt (1.5 l)
For steaming
Runners
Silicone grease
For lubricating the O-Ring on the
connection valve of the steam
generator
Built under casing DGUG
(select models)
Countertop casing DGSG
(select models)
Guide to the steam oven
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Optional accessories
Stainless steel cooking containers
Labeling Application Capacity
in pt (l)
DGG 2
solid container
To cook food in sauces,
marinades or gravy, also for
pasta and rice
4.2 (2.0)
DGG 3
solid container
same as DGG 2, but deeper
6.5 ( 3.1)
DGGL 4
perforated container
To cook vegetables, fish and
meat when not cooked in a
sauce
6.5 ( 3.1)
DGGL 5
perforated container
To cook vegetables, fish and
meat and potatoes 4.2 (2.0)
DGGL 6
perforated container
To blanch or cook vegetables
6 (2.8)
DGG 7
solid container
To cook soup or stew
6 (2.8)
DGGL 8
perforated container
same as DGGL 4 but shallower
3.6 (1.7)
DGD Lid for the solid containers
DGG 2 and DGG 7
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Guide to the steam oven
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Cleaning and Care
Labeling Application
Descaling tablets
6 tablets
To descale Miele steam ovens and
coffee systems.
Stainless steel conditioner
205 ml
To prevent resoiling after cleaning. Also
cleans water streaks, spots and finger
prints on stainless steel surfaces.
Sidol
Stainless steel and
Ceran cleaner
250 ml
To clean cooking spills from ceramic
cooktops and stainless steel.
To purchase these products contact
Miele at the phone numbers on the
back of this manual or go to
www.store.miele.com.
Guide to the steam oven
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Selecting the language
The oven comes factory set to German.
The desired language must be set.
^Press the left jog shuttle to turn the
appliance on.
A welcome screen shows.
The display changes to the language
setting.
^Turn the left jog shuttle to select the
desired language.
^Press the left jog shuttle to confirm
the setting.
The left display shows:
Before the first use
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Setting the water hardness
The steam oven is factory set to water
hardness setting IV (4) .
Set the steam oven to your local water
hardness.
The water hardness can be tested with
the supplied test strip or call your local
water authority.
The water hardness is given in
hardness levels (I to IV) or in German
hardness (1 to >21°dH).
Hardness
level
Display Hardness
levels
I soft 1 1-7 °dH
II medium 2 8-14 °dH
III hard 3 15-21 °dH
IV very hard 4 >21 °dH
^Turn the button to the symbol Cand
press to confirm.
^Turn the button to the symbol I.
^Press to confirm.
^Press to confirm.
^Turn the button to the desired setting,
e.g. "Medium 2", and confirm.
The display changes to "Back".
^Confirm twice and turn to Qto get
back to the Start display.
Before the first use
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Setting the altitude
This process rinses the water lines and
sets the unit to the water boiling
temperature which varies depending on
the altitude in your area.
^Open the door by pushing on the left
side of the door release.
The door opens.
^Take the steam generator from the
appliance and take the insert out, see
"Cleaning and Care".
^Rinse the steam generator and insert
with hot water. Do not use soap.
Do not wash the steam generator or
the insert in a dishwasher!
Do not submerge the steam
generator in water!
^Start the cooking program "Cook
Universal" 212°F (100°C) and run for
15 minutes. Proceed as described in
"Using the steam oven".
Relocating
When relocating to a new area, reset
the unit’s water boiling temperature by
descaling the appliance. See "Cleaning
and Care" for more information.
Setting the altitude for the first time and
after relocation will produce more
steam than usual. This is not a fault.
Before the first use
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Stainless steel cooking containers are
supplied with the appliance.
Other containers are available in a
variety of sizes, perforated or solid, as
optional accessories.
Please note when selecting
cookware:
–Use the perforated cooking
containers whenever possible,
e.g. for cooking vegetables. The
steam can reach the food from all
sides and cook evenly.
–For thicker items, e.g. potatoes, build
larger spaces between them. It is
best to space food as much as
possible so steam can surround
each piece. Larger and deeper
containers can be used for larger
items.
– Dense dishes such as casseroles or
food such as peas or asparagus
which have little space between
them will take longer to cook
because the steam has less space to
work in. The cooking time will be
longer the more of this kind of food is
filled in the container. It is best to use
2 or 3 shallow containers for these
foods. The recommended cooking
times are for shallow containers. For
larger fill heights the cooking time is
extended.
–When cooking with several
containers at a time, use only one
large container for best results.
–The capacity of the steam oven is for
about 6 - 8 portions. Do not cook
more portions at a time.
–See "Cooking tips" for more
information.
You can also use your own containers
and dishes. However, please note the
following:
– The container must be heat resistant
to 212°F (100°C). Heat resistant
glass, ceramics, porcelain
(chinaware), plastics, stainless steel
or enamel dishes are all suitable.
– Food will take longer to cook in a
dish with thick sides.
– Place the dish on the supplied rack.
– Ensure that there is a gap of at least
1" (3 cm) between the upper rim of
the container and the top of the
cooking compartment to allow
sufficient steam to enter the
container.
Suitable containers
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Before each use
^Insert the drip tray in the lower level
when using a perforated container.
^Fill the water tank.
The insert can remain inside.
Only use tap water, do not use
distilled or mineral water!
The water level must be between the
min. 0.75 l, and max. 1.2 l marks. The
marks are on the outside and inside of
the steam generator.
Do not exceed the "max" level marker.
To shorten the heating phase, use hot
water. Use caution when handling the
water tank.
^Push the steam generator into the
machine until it engages.
If the water tank is not properly
engaged, the oven will not heat and the
display will show F20. See "Frequently
asked questions".
Using the steam oven
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Functions overview
Symbol Function Default
temperature
in °F / °C
Adjustable
temperature range
in °F / °C
QCOOK UNIVERSAL 212 / 100 105 - 212 / 40 - 100
Q1 COOK VEGETABLES 212 / 100 195 - 212 / 90 - 100
Q_ COOK FISH 185* / 85* 165 - 212 / 75 - 100
QGCOOK MEAT/POULTRY 212 / 100 195 - 212 / 90 - 100
PREHEATING 212 / 100 175 - 212 / 80 - 100
NDEFROSTING 140 / 60 125 - 145 / 50 - 60
kDESCALE – –
CSETTINGS – –
* Increase the default temperature to 212°F (100°C) when cooking fish in a solid
container with liquid.
Using the steam oven
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Turning the oven on
^Press the left jog shuttle to turn the
steam oven on.
The left display shows COOK
UNIVERSAL. The "Q" symbol is
highlighted.
Setting a function
If a function and duration is not
confirmed within 15 minutes, the
oven will turn off.
^Turn the left jog shuttle to the desired
function, e.g. Cook Fish.
The left display shows COOK FISH and
the respective symbol is highlighted.
^Press the left jog shuttle to confirm
the setting.
Using the steam oven
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Confirming the default
temperature
Once the function is confirmed, the
right display shows the default
temperature, e.g. 185 °F / 85 °C, and
the temperature symbol zflashes.
^Press the right jog shuttle.
The default temperature is confirmed
and the symbol zilluminates.
Changing the default
temperature
The default temperature can be
changed in 10°F/5°C increments. The
default temperatures and the
temperature range are shown in the
table "Functions overview".
Adjusting temporarily
^While the temperature symbol z
flashes, turn the right jog shuttle to
the desired temperature, e.g. 80°C.
^Press the right jog shuttle.
The selected temperature is confirmed
and the symbol zlights.
The display adjusts to allow for the
duration to be changed.
Adjusting permanently
To adjust the default temperature
permanently, the factory setting must
be adjusted. See "Settings".
Using the steam oven
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z
z