Miele DG 6100 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first
time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 651 660

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 13
Overview ............................................................................................................... 14
Steam oven front view ........................................................................................... 14
Accessories supplied............................................................................................. 15
Controls ................................................................................................................ 16
Sensors.................................................................................................................. 17
Display ................................................................................................................... 17
Description of the functions ............................................................................... 18
Water container...................................................................................................... 18
Condensate tray..................................................................................................... 18
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 18
Duration.................................................................................................................. 18
Noises .................................................................................................................... 19
Heating-up phase .................................................................................................. 19
Cooking phase....................................................................................................... 19
Steam reduction..................................................................................................... 19
Using for the first time......................................................................................... 20
Cleaning for the first time....................................................................................... 20
Setting the water hardness level............................................................................ 21
Setting the correct boiling point for water ............................................................. 21
Operation .............................................................................................................. 22
Operating principles............................................................................................... 22
Interrupting operation ............................................................................................ 24
Automatic programmes....................................................................................... 25
Using Automatic programmes ............................................................................... 25
Programme chart ................................................................................................... 26
General notes ....................................................................................................... 27
The advantages of cooking with steam................................................................. 27
Suitable containers ................................................................................................ 27
Cooking containers........................................................................................... 27
Your own containers ......................................................................................... 27
Condensate tray..................................................................................................... 27
Shelf level............................................................................................................... 28
Frozen..................................................................................................................... 28
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 28
Duration.................................................................................................................. 28

Contents
3
Cooking with liquid ................................................................................................ 28
Your own recipes ................................................................................................... 28
Steam cooking ..................................................................................................... 29
Vegetables ............................................................................................................. 29
Meat....................................................................................................................... 32
Sausages ............................................................................................................... 34
Fish ........................................................................................................................ 34
Shellfish.................................................................................................................. 37
Mussels.................................................................................................................. 38
Rice........................................................................................................................ 39
Pasta / Noodles...................................................................................................... 40
European dumplings.............................................................................................. 41
Grains..................................................................................................................... 42
Dried pulses ........................................................................................................... 43
Hen's eggs ............................................................................................................ 45
Fruit ........................................................................................................................ 46
Menu cooking ........................................................................................................ 47
Special applications............................................................................................. 49
Reheat.................................................................................................................... 49
Defrost ................................................................................................................... 50
Bottling................................................................................................................... 53
Extracting juice ...................................................................................................... 56
Making yoghurt...................................................................................................... 57
Proving yeast dough .............................................................................................. 58
Dissolving gelatine ................................................................................................. 59
Melting chocolate................................................................................................... 59
Skinning fruit and vegetables................................................................................. 60
Preserving apples ................................................................................................. 60
Blanching ............................................................................................................... 61
Sweating onions .................................................................................................... 61
Rendering fat ......................................................................................................... 62
Disinfecting items .................................................................................................. 62
Heating damp towels............................................................................................. 63
Decrystallising honey............................................................................................. 63
Preparing custard royale........................................................................................ 63
Settings................................................................................................................. 64
Note for test institutes...................................................................................... 0
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 67
Notes on cleaning and care ................................................................................... 67

Contents
4
Appliance front....................................................................................................... 68
Oven compartment................................................................................................ 69
Water container...................................................................................................... 69
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 70
Shelf runners.......................................................................................................... 70
Descaling ............................................................................................................... 71
Door ....................................................................................................................... 73
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 75
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 77
Cooking containers................................................................................................ 77
Cleaning and care products................................................................................... 79
Other accessories .................................................................................................. 79
Safety instructions for installation ..................................................................... 80
Detailed dimensions of oven front ..................................................................... 81
Building-in dimensions........................................................................................ 82
Installation in a tall unit .......................................................................................... 82
Installation in a base unit ....................................................................................... 83
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven ............................................ 84
Installation ............................................................................................................ 85
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 86
After sales service, data plate, warranty ........................................................... 88

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro‐
priate 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
6
Correct application
 This steam oven is designed for domestic use and for use in simi‐
lar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & break‐
fasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include com‐
mon/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 instruc‐
tions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi‐
sion or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for
their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Safety with children
 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 su‐
pervision 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 suffoca‐
tion. 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 at‐
tempt 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
8
Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be danger‐
ous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical applian‐
ces must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
 A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appli‐
ance.
 Reliable and safe operation of this oven can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 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 electri‐
cian.
 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 quali‐
fied 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 in‐
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and me‐
chanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause opera‐
tional faults. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 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 appli‐
ance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the plug has been removed or the connection cable is not sup‐
plied with a plug, the steam oven must be connected to the mains
supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suit‐
ably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of type H
05 VV-F (pvc insulated), available from Miele.
 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 electrici‐
ty 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 cock‐
roaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
Correct use
 Danger of burning! The steam oven becomes hot when in use. Ex‐
ercise 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 pum‐
ped 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. Use temperature (to
120 °C) and steam resistant plastic dishes. Follow the manufactur‐
er'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. Al‐
so make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and
the oven compartment. The steam oven could get damaged.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
 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 dam‐
aged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
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.
 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 ac‐
cessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be in‐
validated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for dispos‐
al, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur‐
ing 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 appli‐
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
ten contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially 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 com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being stor‐
ed for disposal.

Overview
14
Steam oven front view
aControl panel
bVentilation outlet
cAutomatic door release for steam re‐
duction
dDoor seal
eSuction tube
fCompartment for water container
gWater container
hDrip channel
iFloor heating element
jTemperature sensor
kShelf runners
lSteam inlet

Overview
15
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your ap‐
pliance, as well as a range of optional
ones, are available to order from Miele
(see "Optional accessories").
DGG 21
1 condensate tray for catching excess
moisture; can also be used as a cook‐
ing container.
325 x 430 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Useable ca‐
pacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Useable ca‐
pacity 0.9 litre
325 x 175 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
Rack
1 rack for placing your own cooking
containers on
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance
Miele steam oven cookbook
Cooking for pleasure with Miele
A selection of the best recipes from the
Miele test kitchen.

Controls
16
aRecessed On/Off button 
For switching the appliance on and off and accessing the descaling process
bsensor
For alternating between steam cooking and Automatic programmes
c sensors
For setting the temperature and duration and scrolling through the programme
settings
For accessing Programming mode: + 
dOK sensor
For confirming an entry
eDisplay
fOptical interface
(for service technician use only)

Controls
17
Sensors
The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This key‐
pad tone can be switched off (see "Settings – Keypad tone").
Display
Display Meaning
Steam cooking
Insufficient water or water container not present
Auto + Number(s) Automatic programme
Numbers + °C Temperature
Numbers + h Duration
+ number(s) The appliance needs to be descaled

Description of the functions
18
Water container
The maximum water level is 2.0 litres,
the minimum 0.5 litre. These levels are
indicated on the container on the han‐
dle side. Do not exceed the maximum
level.
The amount of water used will depend
on the type of food and the duration of
cooking. Water will sometimes need to
be replenished during the cooking
process. Water consumption is in‐
creased if the door is opened during
cooking.
Fill the water container to the maximum
level before each use.
At the end of the cooking programme
residual water in the steam generator is
pumped back into the water container.
The water container must be emptied
after each use.
Condensate tray
When using perforated containers,
place the condensate tray on the lowest
shelf level to collect any drops of liquid
and allow them to be removed easily.
You can also use the condensate tray
as a cooking container if necessary.
Temperature
The steam oven has a temperature
range of 40 °C to 100 °C. The appliance
is set at 100 °C when it is switched on.
You can alter the temperature in 5 °C
steps.
Recommended temperature
Temperature Use
100 °C – Cooking all types of
food
– Reheat
– Menu cooking
– Bottling
– Extracting juice
85 °C – Cooking fish gently
60 °C – Defrosting
40 °C – Proving yeast
dough
– Making yoghurt
Duration
You can set a duration between 1 mi‐
nute (:) and 9 hours 59 minutes
(:). If the duration exceeds 59 mi‐
nutes you have to enter it in hours and
minutes. Example: Duration 80 minutes
= 1:20.

Description of the functions
19
Noises
You will hear a pumping sound when
the appliance is switched on, during
use and after switching it off. This is the
sound of water being pumped through
the system and is quite normal.
When the steam oven is in use, you will
hear a fan noise.
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the oven
compartment is heated to the set tem‐
perature. The display will show the tem‐
perature of the oven compartment as it
rises.
The duration of the heating-up phase
will depend on the quantity and the
temperature of the food. In general the
heating-up phase will last for approx. 5
minutes. The duration will be longer if
you are preparing refrigerated or frozen
food.
Cooking phase
The cooking phase begins when the set
temperature is reached. During the
cooking phase, the duration remaining
will be shown in the display.
Steam reduction
If a cooking temperature above approx.
80 °C has been set, the appliance door
will automatically open a fraction just
before the end of a cooking programme
to release some of the steam from the
cabinet. The door will then close again
automatically.
Steam reduction can be switched off if
you wish (see "Settings"). If switched
off, there will be a lot of steam emitted
from the cabinet when the door is
opened.

Using for the first time
20
Please stick the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this doc‐
umentation in the space provided in
the "After sales service, data plate,
warranty" section of this booklet. Al‐
ternatively, the additional label can
be stuck near the appliance if the ap‐
pliance markings are not visible after
installation.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers (but not the data plate).
The appliance has undergone a func‐
tion test in the factory. Residual water
from this testing may have trickled
back into the cabinet during transpor‐
tation.
Cleaning for the first time
Water container
Take the water container out of the
appliance and rinse it by hand.
Accessories / Oven compartment
Remove all accessories from the
oven compartment.
Wash the accessories in a mild solu‐
tion of washing-up liquid and hot wa‐
ter or in the dishwasher.
The interior of the steam oven has
been treated at the factory with a con‐
ditioning agent.
To remove this, clean the oven interi‐
or with a mild solution of washing-up
liquid and warm water and then dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.