Miele DG 4080 User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Steam oven
DG 4080
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 06 546 610

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the temperature (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Starting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interrupting the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
At the end of the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Special uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Blanching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Making Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guide to the functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Language J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Temperature °F / °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Water Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Steam Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warming Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Start Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appliance and cut out dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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WARNING- When using your
appliance follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before
installation or use of the steam
oven to prevent injury and
appliance damage.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Call Miele’s Technical Service
Department.
Always attach the cord to the
appliance first, then plug it into the
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the
appliance off by pressing the left jog
shuttle, then remove the plug from the
wall outlet.
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!
Do not tamper with electrical
connections, components or
mechanical parts. Never open the outer
casing of the appliance.
Use
The steam oven should be installed
at a safe height for users 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.
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
domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.
Only use the appliance for its
intended purpose. Any other use is
at the owner’s risk and could be
dangerous.
This appliance must not be
installed or operated outdoors.
Do not use plastic containers. They
may melt at high temperatures in
the oven.
To avoid injuries allow the steam
oven to cool before cleaning and
putting on or taking off parts. Unplug
the steam oven from the outlet when not
in use and before cleaning.
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Scalding and Burning hazards
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 pot holders when working with
a hot appliance.
When handling cooking containers
take care not to let the contents
spill.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
Avoid hot steam, serious burns and
scalds could result.
Use caution when handling the
steam generator. Danger of
scalding.
Children
Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near
the steam oven.
Do not allow children to stand or
hang on the appliance door.
Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets near the
appliance.
Use the Child Safety Lock to
prevent children from turning on
the appliance or changing its settings.
The door hinges of the appliance
could be hazardous. Ensure that
children are kept at a safe distance.
Ensure that any plastic wrap, is
disposed of safely and kept out of
the reach of children. Danger of
suffocation!
Before discarding an old
appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply.
Cut off and render the plug useless and
remove any doors to prevent hazards.
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Appliance maintenance
Empty the steam generator after
every use for hygienic reasons and
to avoid condensate water in the
appliance.
Wipe out the appliance 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 "Before
using for the first time". Leave the door
open after cleaning.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean this appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit. Pressurized
steam could cause permanent damage
to the surface and to components for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility.
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 Service
Department.
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.
Appliance damage
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Pressure can build up
causing an explosion that will damage
the cooking compartment. There is also
a 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 may rust.
Do not lean, sit or place heavy
items on the open door of the
appliance. The door can support a
maximum of 17 lbs (8 kg).
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Further safety notes
In the event of damage or a 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.
While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by an authorized service
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
void.
Be sure that 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.
To protect against electric shock
keep the appliance cord clear of
liquids.
Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of tables or counters, or
come in contact with hot surfaces.
The use of accessories not
recommended by Miele may cause
injury.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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aAutomatic door opener for steam
reduction
bControl panel
cVent for moist air
dDoor gasket
eSteam channel
fSteam generator (with insert)
gSteam generator compartment
hSteam generator outlet
iSide runners with 4 levels
jSteam inlet
kDrip channel
lBottom heating element
mTemperature sensor
nAir outlet
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Control panel
oTouch controls
to select or set a function
pKeypad
to enter times or temperatures
qOn
to turn the oven on
rOff
to turn the oven off
sDisplay
t"Timer" touch control
to set a timer independent of an oven
function
u"Clear" touch control
to delete the last entry or to clear
menu items
Display
This oven uses soft key technology and
an LCD display to assist in the selection
of functions.
To select a function, touch the control
next to the desired function. The arrow
next to each displayed function points
to its corresponding control.
Additional functions are displayed by
touching the "more" control.
The previous display can be recalled
by touching the "back" control.
Dots after a function indicate a
submenu. The submenu will appear
when the function is selected.
KThe display shows information for
use. Follow the requests or press
"OK" to cancel them from the display.
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