Miele DG2740 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam ovens
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.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 244 810

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 14
Steam oven ........................................................................................................... 14
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 15
Controls................................................................................................................ 16
Display................................................................................................................... 17
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 17
Symbols................................................................................................................. 17
Description of functions ..................................................................................... 18
Water container ..................................................................................................... 18
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 18
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 18
Cooking duration................................................................................................... 18
Noises.................................................................................................................... 19
Heating-up phase.................................................................................................. 19
Cooking phase ...................................................................................................... 19
Steam reduction .................................................................................................... 19
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 20
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 20
Setting the water hardness level ........................................................................... 20
Setting the correct boiling point for water............................................................. 21
Settings ................................................................................................................ 22
Operation.............................................................................................................. 25
Operating the steam oven..................................................................................... 25
Changing values for a cooking programme .......................................................... 26
Interrupting a cooking programme........................................................................ 27
Automatic programmes ...................................................................................... 28
General notes....................................................................................................... 30
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 30
Suitable containers................................................................................................ 30
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 30
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 31
Frozen food............................................................................................................ 31
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 31
Cooking duration................................................................................................... 31

Contents
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Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 31
Your own recipes................................................................................................... 31
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 32
Eco steam cooking................................................................................................ 32
Notes on the cooking tables ................................................................................. 32
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 33
Fish........................................................................................................................ 36
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 39
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 41
Grain...................................................................................................................... 42
Pasta ..................................................................................................................... 43
Dumplings ............................................................................................................. 44
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 45
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 47
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 48
Sausages............................................................................................................... 48
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 49
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 50
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals)................................................................... 51
Further applications ............................................................................................ 53
Reheat ................................................................................................................... 53
Defrost................................................................................................................... 56
Blanching............................................................................................................... 59
Bottling .................................................................................................................. 59
Disinfect items ...................................................................................................... 62
Prove dough .......................................................................................................... 62
Heating damp flannels .......................................................................................... 63
Dissolve gelatine ................................................................................................... 63
Decrystallise honey ............................................................................................... 64
Melt chocolate....................................................................................................... 64
Make yoghurt ........................................................................................................ 65
Cook bacon........................................................................................................... 66
Sweat onions......................................................................................................... 66
Extracting juice with steam ................................................................................... 67
Skinning vegetables and fruit................................................................................ 68
Apple storage ....................................................................................................... 68
Making eierstich .................................................................................................... 68
Note for test institutes ........................................................................................ 69
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 70
Cleaning the steam oven front .............................................................................. 71

Contents
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Cleaning the oven compartment........................................................................... 72
Cleaning the water container ................................................................................ 73
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 73
Cleaning the side runners...................................................................................... 74
Descaling the steam oven ..................................................................................... 74
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 76
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 79
Service.................................................................................................................. 80
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 80
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 80
Installation............................................................................................................ 81
Safety instructions for installation ......................................................................... 81
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 82
Installation in a tall unit..................................................................................... 82
Installation in a base unit.................................................................................. 83
Side view .......................................................................................................... 84
Connection and ventilation............................................................................... 85
Installing the steam oven....................................................................................... 86
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 87

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This steam oven complies with all applicable safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and mater-
ial damage.
Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before us-
ing the steam oven. They contain important information on safety,
installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal in-
jury and damage to the steam oven.
In accordance with standard IEC/EN60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the steam oven as well as the safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
Correct application
 This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use.
 The steam oven is intended for domestic use only to steam-cook,
defrost and reheat food.
All other types of use are not permitted.
 The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and know-
ledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how
to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the con-
sequences of incorrect operation.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the steam
oven unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children aged 8 and older may only use the steam oven without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner.
Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean the steam oven unsuper-
vised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
 Risk of suffocation due to packaging material. Whilst playing, chil-
dren may become entangled in packaging material (such as plastic
wrapping) or pull it over their head, presenting the risk of suffocation.
Keep packaging material away from children.
 Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. Children’s skin is
far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. During
operation, steam will escape out of the ventilation outlet. The door
glass and control panel of the steam oven heats up.
Do not let children touch the steam oven when it is in operation.
Keep children well away from the steam oven until it has cooled
down and there is no danger of injury.
 Risk of injury from the open door.
The oven door can support a maximum weight of 8kg. Children
could injure themselves on an open door.
Do not let children sit on the open door, lean against it or swing on it.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-
pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
it for visible signs of damage before using it.
 Reliable and safe operation of this steam oven can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified 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 steam oven to the mains electricity supply by
a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard).
 For safety reasons, this steam oven may only be used when it has
been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical compon-
ents are shielded.
 This steam oven 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 danger-
ous to the user and can cause operational faults.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
 If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable is
supplied without a plug, the appliance must be connected to the
electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable (see “Electrical connection”).
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.
 If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture front (e.g. a door),
do not close the furniture front while the steam oven is in use. Heat
and moisture can build up behind the furniture front when closed.
This can result in damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and
the floor. Leave the furniture door open 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
 Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. The steam oven
gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the oven com-
partment, side runners, accessories, food or steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing hot food in the oven or removing it
and when adjusting oven shelves, for example, in a hot oven com-
partment.
 Risk of injury caused by hot food.
Food may spill or splash around when placing it into the oven or re-
moving it. The food can cause burns.
When placing cooking containers into the oven or removing them,
make sure that the hot food does not spill.
 Risk of injury caused by hot water.
At the end of a cooking programme, hot water left in the steam gen-
erator is pumped back into the water container. Take care not to tip
the water container when taking it out of the appliance.
 Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle 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.
 Plastic dishes which are not heat and steam-resistant melt at high
temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use only heat-resistant (to 100°C) and steam-resistant plastic
dishes. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Food which is stored in the oven compartment can dry out and
the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the steam
oven. Do not leave food in the oven compartment and do not use
any cooking containers which are susceptible to corrosion.
 Risk of injury from the open door. You could bang into the open
door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.

Warning and Safety instructions
11
 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 steam oven could get damaged.
 When using a small electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held blender,
near the steam oven, care should be taken that the cable of the ap-
pliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock
hazard.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
Cleaning and care
 Risk of injury due to electric shock. The steam from a steam
cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause
a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
 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 (see “Cleaning and care –
Cleaning the side runners”).
Refit the side runners correctly.
 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 to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet.
Accessories
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.

Caring for the environment
13
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
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 manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of-
ten contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials, com-
pounds and components, which were
essential for their correct function and
safety. These could be hazardous to hu-
man health and to the environment if
disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local com-
munity waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, or contact your dealer or
Miele for advice. You are also respons-
ible (by law, depending on country) for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance being disposed
of. Please ensure that your old appli-
ance poses no risk to children while be-
ing stored prior to disposal.

Guide to the appliance
14
Steam oven
aControl elements
bVentilation outlet
cDoor seal
dSide runners with 4shelf levels
eTemperature sensor
fFloor heater element
gDrip channel
hAutomatic door release for steam reduction
iWater container with removable spill guard
jSuction tube
kCompartment for water container
lSteam inlet
mFront frame with data plate
nDoor

Guide to the appliance
15
A list of the models described in these
operating and installation instructions
can be found on the back page.
Data plate
The data plate is located on the front
frame, visible when the door is open.
The data plate states the model num-
ber, the serial number as well as con-
nection data (voltage, frequency and
maximum rated load).
Please have this information to hand,
should you need to contact Miele re-
garding any questions or problems.
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1/1–40L
1 condensate tray
For collecting excess moisture.
You can also use the condensate tray
as a cooking container.
375x394x40mm (WxDxH)
DGG 1/2-40L
1 solid cooking container
Gross capacity 2.2litres /
Usable capacity 1.6litres
375 x 197 x 40mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 1/2-40L
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity2.2litres /
Usable capacity 1.6litres
375 x 197 x 40mm (W x D x H)
DMSR 1/1L
1 rack for placing your own crockery on
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance

Controls
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aRecessed On/Off control
For switching the steam oven on and
off
bOptical interface
(For Miele Service only)
c/sensor
For alternating between steam cook-
ing, steam cooking and auto-
matic programmes
dDisplay
For displaying operational informa-
tion
esensors
For changing values and settings
and scrolling through lists
fOKsensor
For confirming entries and selecting
and saving settings

Controls
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Display
The display is used to show information about temperatures, cooking durations,
automatic programmes and settings.
Sensor controls
The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This
keypad tone can be switched off (see “Settings”).
Symbols
The following symbols and indicators may appear in the display during operation:
Symbol/indicator Meaning
Steam cooking
(flashes) Insufficient water or water container not present
 steam cooking
Auto + number(s) Automatic programme
Numbers + °C Temperature
Numbers + h Cooking duration
 + number(s) The steam oven needs to be descaled (see
“Cleaning and care – Descaling the steam
oven”)

Description of functions
18
Water container
The maximum filling volume is 1.5litres
and the minimum is 0.5litres. There are
markings on the water container. The
upper marking must never be ex-
ceeded.
Water consumption depends on the
type of food and the duration of cook-
ing. The water may need to be topped
up during cooking. Water consumption
is increased if the door is opened dur-
ing cooking.
The water container is removed using a
push/pull system: push gently on the
water container to remove it.
At the end of a cooking programme, hot
water left in the steam generator is
pumped back into the water container.
The water container must be emptied
after each use involving steam.
Condensate tray
Place the condensate tray on shelf level
1 when using perforated containers.
This collects any drops of liquid and al-
lows these 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 the oven is
switched on. You can alter the temper-
ature in 5°C steps.
Recommended temperatures
Temperature Application
100°C – Cooking all types of
food
– Reheating
– Menu cooking
– Preserving
– Juicing
85°C – Cooking fish gently
50–60°C – Defrosting
40°C – Proving dough
– Making yoghurt
Cooking duration
You can set a cooking duration of
between 1minute (:) and
9hours59minutes (:). If the dura-
tion exceeds 59minutes you have to
enter it in hours and minutes.
Example: Duration 80minutes = 1:20.

Description of 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 shows the tem-
perature in the oven compartment as it
rises.
The duration of the heating-up phase
will depend on the quantity and temper-
ature of the food. In general, the heat-
ing-up phase will last for approx.
7minutes. The duration will be longer if
you are cooking refrigerated or frozen
food and if you are cooking at low tem-
peratures.
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.

Before using for the first time
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Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers from the steam oven and ac-
cessories.
The appliance has undergone a func-
tion test in the factory. Residual water
from this testing may have trickled
back into the cabinet during transport-
ation.
Cleaning the water container
Remove the water container.
Remove the spill guard.
Wash the water container by hand.
Cleaning accessories/oven compart-
ment
Take all accessories out of the oven.
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 com-
partment with a clean sponge and a
mild solution of washing-up liquid
and hot water.
Setting the water hardness
level
To ensure that the steam oven works
correctly and to ensure that descaling is
carried out at the correct interval, it
must be adjusted to the local water
hardness level.
The harder the water is, the more fre-
quently the steam oven needs to be de-
scaled.
The hardness level is set to 15°dH by
default.
Contact your local water supplier to
find out your local water hardness
range if necessary.
Adjust the setting of your local water
supply if necessary (see “Settings”).