Miele DGC 6300 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam combi 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.
M.-Nr. 09 652 130en - AU, NZ

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Caring for the environment.........................................15
Description of the appliance........................................16
Front view........................................................16
Accessories supplied ..............................................17
Description of the functions ........................................19
Control panel .....................................................19
Condensate tray ..................................................20
Water container ...................................................21
Grease filters .....................................................21
Temperature .....................................................21
Cooking duration (time) .............................................22
Moisture content ..................................................22
Noises ..........................................................23
Heating-up phase .................................................23
Steam reduction...................................................23
Keeping warm ....................................................24
Oven compartment lighting ..........................................24
Using for the first time.............................................25
Cleaning for the first time............................................27
Setting the water hardness level ......................................27
Setting the correct boiling point for water ...............................28
Heating up the appliance ...........................................28
Functions / Menus ................................................29
Operating principles ..............................................31
Preparation ......................................................31
Selecting a function ................................................31
Setting the temperature .............................................31
Setting a cooking duration...........................................31
Setting the moisture content .........................................31
At the end of the duration ...........................................32
After use.........................................................32
Operation .......................................................33
During operation ..................................................33
Interrupting operation ............................................33
Changing settings...............................................33
Saving a cooking process ........................................34
Contents
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Insufficient water................................................34
User programmes .................................................35
Additional functions ..............................................37
Start time / Finish ..................................................37
Minute minder ....................................................38
System lock ......................................................40
General notes ....................................................41
Steam cooking ....................................................41
The advantages of cooking with steam ..............................41
Suitable containers ................................................41
Cooking containers..............................................41
Your own containers .............................................41
Shelf level .....................................................42
Temperature ...................................................42
Non-tip safety notches ...........................................42
Cooking duration (time) ..........................................43
Cooking with liquid .............................................43
Your own recipes ...............................................43
Steam cooking ...................................................44
Vegetables.......................................................44
Meat ............................................................48
Sausages ........................................................50
Fish ............................................................51
Shellfish .........................................................54
Mussels .........................................................55
Rice ............................................................56
Pasta / Noodles ...................................................57
Dumplings .......................................................58
Grain ...........................................................59
Dried pulses......................................................60
Hen's eggs ......................................................62
Fruit ............................................................63
Menu cooking ....................................................64
Special applications ..............................................66
Reheat ..........................................................66
Defrost ..........................................................68
Bottling..........................................................72
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Extracting juice ...................................................77
Drying ..........................................................78
Making yoghurt ...................................................79
Prove yeast dough.................................................81
Dissolving gelatine.................................................81
Melting chocolate .................................................82
Skinning fruit and vegetables ........................................83
Preserving apples .................................................84
Blanching........................................................84
Sweating onions...................................................85
Rendering fat .....................................................85
Sterilising crockery ................................................86
Heating damp towels...............................................86
Decrystallising honey...............................................87
Preparing custard royale ............................................87
Roasting ........................................................88
General information ................................................88
Fan Plus .........................................................88
Combi mode .....................................................89
Baking ..........................................................92
General information ................................................92
Fan Plus .........................................................93
Cake Plus........................................................94
Automatic programmes .............................................94
Combi mode .....................................................94
Using Automatic programmes ......................................97
Programme chart .................................................99
Vegetables.......................................................99
Fish ...........................................................101
Shellfish ........................................................101
Meat ...........................................................101
Rice ...........................................................101
Fruit ...........................................................102
Hen's eggs .....................................................102
Bread ..........................................................103
Bread rolls ......................................................103
Special .........................................................103
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Settings........................................................104
Cleaning and care ...............................................107
Appliance front ..................................................108
Accessories .....................................................109
Water container ..................................................112
Coupling seal .................................................113
Oven compartment ...............................................114
PerfectClean ....................................................115
Maintenance ....................................................117
Soak ........................................................117
Drying .......................................................117
Descale ........................................................118
Appliance door ..................................................120
Problem solving guide ...........................................125
Optional accessories.............................................129
Cooking containers ...............................................129
Cleaning and care products ........................................131
Other accessories ................................................132
Safety instructions for installation..................................133
Appliance and building-in dimensions ..............................134
Installation in a tall unit.............................................134
Installation in a base unit ...........................................136
Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven......................138
Installing the appliance ...........................................140
Electrical connection.............................................141
Energy efficiency .................................................142
After sales service, data plate, warranty .............................143
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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 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 combi 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 combi oven is not suitable for outdoor use.
~This steam combi 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.
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Safety with children
~Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam combi oven inadvertently.
~Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
~Older children may only use the steam combi 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.
~Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times to avoid the risk of injury.
~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. External parts of the steam combi oven such as the door
glass, control panel and the vents become quite hot. Great care
should be taken to ensure that children do not touch the appliance
when it is being used.
~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.
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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 it for any visible
damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and national safety regulations. 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)
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 unit 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).
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~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.
~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 combi 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
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. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull on the mains connection cable but on the
mains plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
ohter 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.
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Correct use
~Danger of burning!
The steam combi 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 combi oven,
shelf runners, trays, steam and hot food itself.
Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam combi oven,
turning or removing it and when adjusting shelves etc. in a hot oven.
When putting cooking containers into the steam combi oven or
taking them out, take care not to spill the contents.
~Do not use the steam combi 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.
~Do not leave the appliance door open unnecessarily as someone
may trip over it or be injured by it.
~Oils and fats are a fire hazard if allowed to overheat. Never leave
the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fats.
Do not attempt to extinguish oil or fat fires with water. Switch off the
appliance and smother the flames with a lid or fire blanket.
~Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated, objects left near the appliance could catch
fire.
~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.
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~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.
~Plastic containers which are not heat-resistant melt, and may
ignite, at high temperatures and can damaged the steam combi
oven.
Use only heat-resistant plastic containers. Please follow the
container manufacturer's instructions. If you want to use plastic
containers in your steam combi 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 combi oven can dry out and the
escaping moisture can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not
leave cooked food in the oven and do not use any cooking
containers which are susceptible to corrosion as this could lead to
corrosion in the appliance.
~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.
~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 oven could get damaged.
~When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held mixer, near
the steam combi 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.
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~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.
~If the steam combi oven is built-in behind a furniture door, it must
only be operated when the door is open.
Close the furniture door only once the appliance has completely
dried out.
~The appliance 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. Putting the water container in the appliance when wet
could cause an electric shock.
~For reasons of hygiene and to prevent the build-up of moisture in
the appliance, the water container should be emptied after each
use.
~Take care not to tip the water container when taking it out of the
appliance. Hot water can scald.
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Cleaning and care
~Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
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").
Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning and never operate the
oven without the shelf runners fitted.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
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. Please 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
cDoor seal
dGrease filter in oven ceiling
eSteam channel
fWater container
gCompartment for water container
hWater container connection point
iShelf runners with shelf levels 1 to 6
jSteam inlet
kDrip channel
lGrease filter in back wall
mFloor heating element
nOven interior lighting
oTemperature sensor
pOutlet for air from oven interior
Description of 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 17
1 condensate tray
For collecting excess moisture
325x350x40mm(WxDxH)
DGGL 1
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Useable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40mm(WxDxH)
DGGL 8
1 perforated cooking container
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Useable capacity 1.7 litres
325x265x40mm(WxDxH)
DGG 11
1 baking tray
325x350x20mm(WxDxH)
Rack
1 rack
For placing your own cooking containers on
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Silicone grease
For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container
Descaling tablets
For descaling the water container
Miele cookbook "Baking - Roasting - Steaming with the DGC 6000"
A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.
Description of the appliance
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Control panel
This appliance is operated using dial controls and sensor
controls. The dials can be turned 360° clockwise or
anti-clockwise and can be retracted by pressing them in. An
audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You
can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the
Settings menu (see "Settings > Volume").
aFunction selector
You select the function you want by turning the function
selector (see "Functions" chart).
bTemperature and time selector
Turn the dial to set the required temperature and duration
and to scroll through options.
c-hSensors
Function
cKFor switching the appliance on and off.
dXSettings
Appliance switched on, but not being used:
Change factory default settings
Appliance switched on:
Change settings for the programme currently
running
eILighting
fNTimer
g#Back
hOK For confirming an entry
Description of the functions
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Display
The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to
the text:
Symbol Meaning
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 display. This information can be cleared by
selecting OK or by following instructions in the
display.
$System lock activated
Condensate tray
Always place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf level
when cooking with perforated cooking containers. Any drips
will be allowed to collect in the condensate tray and can be
easily removed.
You can also use the condensate tray as a cooking container
if necessary.
Description of the functions
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