Miele DGC 6300 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam combination oven
To prevent 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 652 130

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 17
Overview............................................................................................................... 18
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 18
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 19
Controls................................................................................................................ 20
Function selector .................................................................................................. 21
Rotary selector ...................................................................................................... 21
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 22
Display................................................................................................................... 23
Symbols............................................................................................................23
Description of the functions............................................................................... 24
Water container ..................................................................................................... 24
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 24
Grease filter ........................................................................................................... 24
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 24
Moisture content ................................................................................................... 25
Duration................................................................................................................. 25
Noises.................................................................................................................... 25
Heating-up phase.................................................................................................. 26
Cooking phase ...................................................................................................... 26
Steam reduction .................................................................................................... 26
Oven interior lighting ............................................................................................. 26
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 27
General settings .................................................................................................... 27
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 28
Setting the water hardness level ........................................................................... 29
Setting the correct boiling point for water............................................................. 29
Heating up the appliance ...................................................................................... 30
Main and sub-menus .......................................................................................... 31
Operation: Steam cooking.................................................................................. 33
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 33
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 34
Further functions ................................................................................................... 35
Switching on and off automatically ..................................................................35
Sequence of an automatic cooking process.................................................... 36
Changing settings during a cooking process...................................................36
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 37

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Operation: Combi mode...................................................................................... 38
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 38
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 40
Further functions ................................................................................................... 41
Switching on and off automatically ..................................................................41
Sequence of an automatic cooking process.................................................... 42
Changing settings during a cooking process...................................................42
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 42
Operation: Functions without steam ................................................................. 43
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 43
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 44
Further functions ................................................................................................... 45
Switching off automatically ..............................................................................46
Switching on and off automatically ..................................................................46
Sequence of an automatic cooking process.................................................... 47
Changing settings during a cooking process...................................................47
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 48
Automatic programmes ...................................................................................... 49
List of food types................................................................................................... 49
Using Automatic programmes............................................................................... 49
User programmes................................................................................................ 51
Creating a User programme.................................................................................. 51
Starting a User programme................................................................................... 53
Changing User programmes ................................................................................. 53
Changing cooking stages.................................................................................53
Changing a name .............................................................................................54
Deleting User programmes ................................................................................... 55
Minute minder................................................................................................. 56
Setting the minute minder ..................................................................................... 56
Changing the time set for the minute minder........................................................ 56
Cancelling the time set for the minute minder ...................................................... 56
General notes....................................................................................................... 57
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 57
Suitable containers................................................................................................ 57
Cooking containers ..........................................................................................57
Your own containers......................................................................................... 57
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 58
Non-tip safety notches.......................................................................................... 58
Frozen.................................................................................................................... 58

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Temperature .......................................................................................................... 58
Duration................................................................................................................. 58
Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 59
Your own recipes - steam cooking........................................................................ 59
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 60
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 60
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 63
Sausages............................................................................................................... 65
Fish........................................................................................................................ 65
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 68
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 69
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 70
Pasta / Noodles..................................................................................................... 71
European dumplings ............................................................................................. 72
Grains .................................................................................................................... 73
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 74
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 76
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 77
Menu cooking........................................................................................................ 78
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking .............................................................................. 80
Special applications ............................................................................................ 86
Reheat ................................................................................................................... 86
Defrost................................................................................................................... 88
Bottling .................................................................................................................. 91
Extracting juice...................................................................................................... 94
Drying food............................................................................................................ 95
Making yoghurt ..................................................................................................... 96
Proving yeast dough.............................................................................................. 97
Dissolving gelatine ................................................................................................ 98
Melting chocolate.................................................................................................. 98
Skinning fruit and vegetables................................................................................ 99
Preserving apples ................................................................................................. 99
Blanching............................................................................................................. 100
Sweating onions.................................................................................................. 100
Rendering fat....................................................................................................... 101
Disinfecting items ............................................................................................... 101
Heating damp towels .......................................................................................... 102
Decrystallising honey .......................................................................................... 102
Preparing custard royale ..................................................................................... 102
Roasting ............................................................................................................. 103

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Baking................................................................................................................. 107
Settings .............................................................................................................. 111
Calling up the "Settings" menu ........................................................................... 111
Changing and saving settings........................................................................ 111
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 112
Language ......................................................................................................... 113
Time..................................................................................................................... 113
Display............................................................................................................113
Clock format................................................................................................... 113
Setting ............................................................................................................113
Date ..................................................................................................................... 113
Lighting................................................................................................................ 114
Display brightness............................................................................................... 114
Acoustic information ........................................................................................... 114
Melody............................................................................................................ 114
Solo tone ........................................................................................................ 114
Keypad tone ........................................................................................................ 115
Units .................................................................................................................... 115
Weight ............................................................................................................115
Temperature ...................................................................................................115
Keeping warm function ....................................................................................... 115
Steam reduction .................................................................................................. 116
Recommended temperatures.............................................................................. 116
System lock .................................................................................................... 116
Water hardness ................................................................................................... 116
Showroom programme........................................................................................ 117
Demo mode....................................................................................................117
Factory default settings....................................................................................... 117
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 118
Notes on cleaning and care................................................................................. 118
Appliance front .................................................................................................... 119
PerfectClean........................................................................................................ 120
Oven compartment ............................................................................................. 121
Water container ................................................................................................... 123
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 125
Shelf runners ....................................................................................................... 125
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 126
Soak ...............................................................................................................126
Drying ............................................................................................................. 126
Descaling........................................................................................................126
Door..................................................................................................................... 128

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Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 132
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 136
Cooking containers ............................................................................................. 136
Cleaning and care products ................................................................................ 138
Other accessories ............................................................................................... 138
Safety instructions for installation................................................................... 140
Detailed dimensions of oven front................................................................... 141
Building-in dimensions ..................................................................................... 142
Installation in a tall unit........................................................................................ 142
Installation in a base unit..................................................................................... 144
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven.......................................... 146
Installation.......................................................................................................... 148
Electrical connection ........................................................................................ 149
After sales service, data plate, warranty......................................................... 151

Warning and Safety instructions
7
The steam combination oven is referred to in the following instructions as a
steam oven.
This appliance conforms to current 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 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
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Correct application
 This steam oven is designed for domestic use and for use in
similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed &
breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include
common/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
instructions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision 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
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Safety with children
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently.
 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
supervision 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
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
 Danger of burning! Children's skin is far more sensitive to high
temperatures than that of adults. The door glass, the control panel
and the ventilation outlet above the oven door all get hot. Make sure
that children do not touch the steam oven or attempt to open the
door when it 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
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Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances 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
appliance.
 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
electrician.
 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
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 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
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the plug has been removed or the connection cable is not
supplied 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 with a
special connection cable of type H 05 VV-F (pvc insulated), available
from Miele, in order to avoid a hazard.
 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 electricity
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.
 Warning: If the lamp needs to be replaced, ensure it is replaced by
a Miele approved service technician and that the appliance is
switched off beforehand to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 warranty.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
 Danger of burning! The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
Exercise care when handling food and trays so as not to burn
yourself on heating elements, the walls of the steam oven, shelf
runners, trays, steam and hot food itself.
Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam oven, turning or
removing it and when adjusting shelves etc. in a hot oven.
When putting cooking containers into the steam oven or taking them
out, take care not to spill the contents.
 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 containers which are not heat-resistant will melt, and may
ignite, at high temperatures and can damage the steam oven.
Use only heat-resistant plastic containers. Please follow the
container manufacturer's instructions. If you want to use plastic
containers in your steam oven, make sure they can resist
temperatures (up to 100°C) and steam. Other plastic containers may
melt, distort or break.
 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.
Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and
the oven compartment. The steam oven could get damaged.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the steam oven
unattended when cooking with oil and fat.
If it does ignite, do not put the flames out with water. Switch the
steam oven off immediately and then suffocate the flames by
keeping the oven door closed.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the steam
oven when it is in use could catch fire.
Do not use the steam oven to heat up the room.
 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke
occurs in the oven interior. Cancel the cooking process by switching
the appliance off, then switch off at the socket and remove the plug.
Do not open the appliance door until the smoke has dispersed.
 If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high
temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise and even to ignite on
the hot heating elements.
 Never cover the floor of the oven with aluminium foil, or place
oven dishes, pans, saucepans or trays directly onto the floor of the
oven.
 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 damaged,
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
 Do not operate the appliance without the lamp cover. Steam could
attack the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Steam
could also damage the electrical components.
 The steam oven is designed in such a way that there will always
be a little residual water left in the water container after use. If there
is no residual water, there is something wrong. Call Miele.
 Do not immerse the water container in water, or clean it in a
dishwasher. Connecting the water container in the appliance when
wet could cause an electric shock.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 For reasons of hygiene and to prevent the build-up of moisture in
the appliance, the water container should be emptied after each use.
 Danger of burning! There may be some residual hot water in the
water container at the end of a cooking process. Take care not to
spill the contents when taking the water container out of the
appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment
17
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally 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. 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
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often 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.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.

Overview
18
Steam oven front view
aOven controls
bVentilation outlet
cDoor seal
dGrease filter in oven ceiling
eSteam channel
fWater container with insert
gCompartment for water container
hWater container connection point
iShelf runners with shelf levels 1-6
jSteam inlet
kDrip channel
lGrease filter in back wall
mFloor heating element
nOven interior lighting
oTemperature sensor
pOutlet for air from oven interior

Overview
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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").
DGG 17
1 condensate tray for catching excess
moisture; can also be used as a
cooking container
325x350x40mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 1
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Useable
capacity 0.9 litres
325 x 175 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Useable
capacity 1.7 litres
325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGG 11
1 baking tray
325 x 350 x 20 mm (W x D x H)
Rack
1 rack for placing your own cooking
containers on and for roasting
Silicone grease
1 tube for lubricating the coupling seal
on the water container
Descaling tablets
For descaling the appliance
Miele steam combination oven
cookbook - DGC 6000
A selection of the best recipes from the
Miele test kitchen.

Controls
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aRecessed On/Off button 
For switching the appliance on and off
bFunction selector
For selecting oven functions
cDisplay
Displays time of day and information for operation
dRotary selector
For setting values and scrolling through options
eOK sensor
For confirming an entry
f sensor
To go back one step at a time
g sensor
For setting the minute minder
h sensor
For switching the oven interior lighting on and off
i sensor
For accessing settings
jOptical interface
(for service technician use only)