Miele DG 6301 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven
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. 09 568 120en-GB

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Caring for the environment.........................................12
Guide to the appliance ............................................13
Front view........................................................13
Accessories supplied ..............................................14
Description of the functions ........................................15
Control panel .....................................................15
Condensate tray ..................................................16
Water container ...................................................17
Noises ..........................................................17
Temperature .....................................................17
Duration .........................................................17
Heating-up phase .................................................17
Cooking phase....................................................18
Steam reduction...................................................18
Keeping warm ....................................................18
Oven interior lighting ...............................................18
Using for the first time.............................................19
Before using for the first time.......................................21
Cleaning for the first time............................................21
Water hardness setting .............................................21
Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................22
Function chart ...................................................23
Operating principles ..............................................24
Preparation ......................................................24
Select a function ..................................................24
Set the temperature ................................................24
Setting a cooking duration...........................................24
At the end of the duration ...........................................25
After use.........................................................25
Contents
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Operation .......................................................26
During use .......................................................26
Interrupting operation ............................................26
Altering settings ................................................26
Save your programme ...........................................27
Insufficient water................................................27
User programmes .................................................28
Additional functions ..............................................31
Start time / Finish ..................................................31
Minute minder ....................................................32
System lock ......................................................34
Sensor lock ......................................................35
General notes ....................................................36
The advantages of cooking with steam .................................36
Suitable containers ................................................36
Cooking containers..............................................36
Your own containers .............................................36
Condensate tray ..................................................37
Shelf level........................................................37
Frozen food ......................................................37
Temperature .....................................................38
Duration .........................................................38
Cooking with liquid ................................................38
Your own recipes ..................................................38
Steam cooking ...................................................39
Vegetables.......................................................39
Meat ............................................................43
Sausages ........................................................45
Fish ............................................................46
Shellfish .........................................................49
Mussels .........................................................50
Rice ............................................................51
Pasta ...........................................................52
Dumplings .......................................................53
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Grain ...........................................................54
Dried pulses......................................................55
Hen's eggs ......................................................57
Fruit ............................................................58
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) ..................................59
Special applications ..............................................61
Reheating........................................................61
Defrost ..........................................................63
Bottling..........................................................67
Extracting juice with steam ..........................................70
Making yoghurt ...................................................71
Proving yeast dough ...............................................73
Dissolving gelatine.................................................73
Melting chocolate .................................................74
Skinning vegetables and fruit ........................................75
Apple storage ....................................................76
Blanching........................................................76
Sweating onions...................................................77
Bacon...........................................................77
Disinfect items ....................................................78
Heating flannels ...................................................78
Decrystallise honey ................................................79
Making eierstich...................................................79
Automatic programmes............................................80
Programme overview..............................................82
Settings.........................................................85
Cleaning and care ................................................88
Appliance front ...................................................89
Oven interior .....................................................90
Automatic door opener .............................................90
Accessories ......................................................90
Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers ........................90
Water container.................................................91
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Side runners ...................................................91
Descaling........................................................92
Oven door .......................................................95
Problem solving guide ............................................97
Optional accessories.............................................100
Cooking containers ...............................................100
Cleaning and care products ........................................102
Other accessories ................................................103
Safety instructions for installation..................................104
Appliance and building-in dimensions ..............................105
Installation in a tall unit.............................................105
Installation in a base unit ...........................................106
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven......................107
Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front ...........................108
Installing the appliance ...........................................109
Electrical connection.............................................110
Connection cable.................................................111
After sales service, data plate, guarantee ............................112
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This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate 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 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.
Correct application
~The steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
~The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
~It is intended for domestic use only as described in these
operating instructions. Any other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
~The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
~Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the appliance inadvertently.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if
they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and
understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
~Children must not be allowed to clean the appliance
unsupervised.
~Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
~Danger of suffocation.
Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of
babies and children.
Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or
pull it over their head and suffocate.
~Danger of burning.
Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of
adults. Make sure that children do not attempt 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 oven door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg. Do not let
children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it.
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Technical safety
~Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
~A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible
signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
connection inspected by an electrician.
~Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a
qualified 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 are a fire hazard
and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
~Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and mechanical parts is highly
dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
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~Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must
only be replaced by genuine original Miele spare parts.
~If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the
appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must connected
to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
~If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a
suitably 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.
~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
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
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Correct use
~The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
You could burn yourself on the oven interior, cooked food, oven
accessories or hot steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and
when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven. Take care when
putting cooking containers into the oven or removing them 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 pumped back into the water
container. Take care not to spill the contents when taking the water
container out of the appliance.
~Do not bottle or heat up food in closed tins in the oven, as
pressure will build up in the tin causing it to explode.
~You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
~Plastic dishes which are not heat- and steam resistant melt at
high temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use temperature- (to 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic dishes.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
~Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance.
Do not use the oven for keeping food warm and do not use utensils
in the appliance which could corrode.
~The door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg.
Do not sit on or lean against an open door, and do not place heavy
objects on it. Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between
the door and the oven cavity. The oven could get damaged.
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Cleaning and care
~Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach 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 side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them fitted.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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 or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Front view
aControl panel
bVentilation outlet
cAutomatic door release for reducing steam
dDoor seal
eSuction tube
fCompartment for water container
gWater container
hDrip channel
iFloor heater
jTemperature sensor
kSide runners
lSteam inlet
Guide to the appliance
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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 DGG 21
To catch excess moisture 325 x 430 x 40 mm (WxDxH)
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40mm(WxDxH)
Rack
For placing your own cooking containers on
Descaling tablets
These are required for descaling the appliance.
Miele steam oven cookbook
A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.
Guide to the appliance
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Control panel
Sensor controls
Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. You
can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the
Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume").
Function
KSwitches the appliance on and off
XSettings
ILighting
NTimer
?
;
- Set the temperature
- Set the duration
- "Scroll"
#Back
OK Confirm input
2Steam cooking
ÇReheating
)Defrost
cAutomatic programmes
~User programmes
Further applications
Description of the functions
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Display
The following symbols appear in the display in addition to the
text:
Symbol Explanation
A maximum of 3 options appear in the display.
If more options are available a scroll bar will also
appear in the display.
- - - A dotted line will appear under the last option
available. The beginning of the list will appear
under the dotted line.
LA tick will appear beside the option which is
currently selected.
KOperating information and tips can be viewed in
the screen. This information window can be
deleted by selecting OK or by following
instructions on the screen.
$System lock engaged
Condensate tray
When you are 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.
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Water container
The maximum water level is 2.0 litres, the minimum 0.5 litres.
These levels are indicated on the container. Do not exceed
the maximum level.
The amount of water required for cooking will depend on the
type of food. Opening the door during cooking will increase
the amount used.
Depending on the food being cooked you may need to refill
the water container after 90 minutes. The appliance will
advise you when there is insufficient water in the container.
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.
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.
Temperature
Some functions have a default recommended temperature.
This temperature can be altered for the programme in use, or
for every time that programme is used (see "Settings").
Duration
You can set the duration from 1 minute (00:01) to 10 hours
(10:00).
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the display will show the
temperature in the cooking compartment as it rises in all
programmes except for Automatic ones.
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.
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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
The appliance door will automatically open a fraction shortly
before the end of a cooking programme to release some of
the steam from the cabinet. The door will then close
automatically. This steam reduction process can be switched
off if preferred (see "Settings"). If switched off the keeping
warm function will also be deactivated. Be aware that a lot of
steam will be emitted when the door is opened if this function
is switched off.
Keeping warm
If you wish to use this function you will need to alter the
default setting (see "Settings").
If the steam oven is not switched off at the end of a cooking
programme, it will maintain a temperature of 70 °C for a
maximum of 15 minutes to keep food warm.
Please note that delicate food, especially fish, can continue
cooking whilst being kept warm.
Oven interior lighting
To save energy the oven light is set ex-works to go out after
the programme has started. If you want it to stay on all the
time you will need to alter the default setting (see "Settings").
If the door is left open at the end of a cooking programme the
oven lighting will switch off automatically after 5 minutes.
Please refer to "Steam cooking" and "Special applications"
for more information and tips on how to use your steam
oven.
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The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is
connected to the electricity supply.
A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then
be requested to select some basic settings which are needed
to set up the appliance up for using for the first time.
Set language and country
^Touch the ;or ?sensor until the language you want
appears highlighted in the display.
^Confirm with "OK".
^Touch the ;or ?sensor until the country you want
appears highlighted in the display.
^Confirm with "OK".
A tick Lwill appear next the options selected.
If you select the wrong language by mistake,
- disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and
switch it back on again. The process will start again with
the welcome screen.
or
- continue setting up the appliance in the language
selected.
Then Select "Further programmes > Settings" .... The
language sub-menu is identifiable by the Jsymbol.
Select and confirm the language you require as
described above.
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Set the time of day
The hour is highlighted.
^Use the ;or ?sensor to set the hour you want and
confirm with "OK".
The minutes are highlighted.
^Use the ;or ?sensor to set the minutes you want and
confirm with "OK".
Select the display format you want.
You have the following options:
–On: The time is displayed when the oven is switched off.
–Off: The time is not displayed when the oven is switched
off.
–Night dimming: The time is only displayed between 5:00
and 23:00.
^Use the ;or ?sensor to select the setting you want.
^Confirm with "OK".
The message "Set up successful" will appear in the display.
Confirm with "OK".
Using for the first time
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