Miele DGC 7860 X User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Combi 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.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 181 170

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 8
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 18
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 19
Steam oven ........................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 21
Controls................................................................................................................ 24
On/Off sensor control............................................................................................ 25
Movement sensor.................................................................................................. 25
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 26
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 27
Symbols................................................................................................................. 28
Using the appliance............................................................................................. 29
Selecting a menu option ....................................................................................... 29
Scrolling................................................................................................................. 29
Exiting a menu....................................................................................................... 29
Changing a value or setting................................................................................... 29
Changing a setting in a list ............................................................................... 29
Entering numbers with the roller ...................................................................... 29
Entering numbers using the numerical keypad................................................ 29
Changing the setting with a segment bar ........................................................ 30
Entering letters ...................................................................................................... 30
Displaying the context menu................................................................................. 30
Moving entries....................................................................................................... 30
Displaying the pull-down menu............................................................................. 31
Displaying Help .................................................................................................... 31
Activating MobileStart ........................................................................................... 31
Description of functions ..................................................................................... 32
Control panel......................................................................................................... 32
Water container ..................................................................................................... 32
Condensate container ........................................................................................... 32
Food probe............................................................................................................ 32
Temperature/core temperature.............................................................................. 32
Moisture................................................................................................................. 33
Cooking duration................................................................................................... 33
Noises.................................................................................................................... 33
Heating-up phase.................................................................................................. 34
Cooking phase ...................................................................................................... 34
Steam reduction .................................................................................................... 34
Oven interior lighting ............................................................................................. 35

Contents
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Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 36
Miele@home.......................................................................................................... 36
Basic settings........................................................................................................ 37
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 38
Set the correct boiling point for water................................................................... 39
Heating up the steam oven ................................................................................... 40
Settings ................................................................................................................ 41
Settings overview .................................................................................................. 41
Opening the “Settings” menu................................................................................ 44
Language........................................................................................................... 44
Time....................................................................................................................... 44
Date ....................................................................................................................... 45
Lighting.................................................................................................................. 45
Start screen ........................................................................................................... 45
Display................................................................................................................... 46
Volume................................................................................................................... 47
Units ...................................................................................................................... 47
Keeping warm ....................................................................................................... 47
Steam reduction .................................................................................................... 48
Recommended temperatures................................................................................ 48
Booster.................................................................................................................. 49
Automatic rinsing .................................................................................................. 49
Water hardness ..................................................................................................... 50
Proximity/Movement sensor.................................................................................. 51
Safety .................................................................................................................... 52
Furniture front recognition ..................................................................................... 53
Miele@home.......................................................................................................... 53
Remote control...................................................................................................... 54
Activating MobileStart ...................................................................................... 54
SuperVision ........................................................................................................... 55
RemoteUpdate ...................................................................................................... 56
Software version.................................................................................................... 57
Legal information................................................................................................... 57
Showroom programme.......................................................................................... 57
Factory default....................................................................................................... 57
Alarm + minute minder ....................................................................................... 58
Using the Alarmfunction....................................................................................... 58
Using the Minute minderfunction ......................................................................... 59
Main and sub-menus .......................................................................................... 61
Energy saving tips ............................................................................................... 63

Contents
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Operation.............................................................................................................. 65
Changing values and settings for a cooking programme...................................... 66
Changing the temperature and core temperature ............................................ 67
Changing the Moisture..................................................................................... 67
Setting cooking durations ................................................................................ 67
Changing the set cooking durations ................................................................ 68
Deleting the set cooking durations................................................................... 68
Cancelling a cooking programme ......................................................................... 69
Interrupting a cooking programme........................................................................ 69
Pre-heating the oven compartment ...................................................................... 70
Booster............................................................................................................. 70
Pre-heat............................................................................................................ 71
Crisp function ........................................................................................................ 72
Releasing bursts of steam..................................................................................... 73
Changing the function ........................................................................................... 74
General notes....................................................................................................... 75
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 75
Suitable containers................................................................................................ 75
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 76
Frozen food............................................................................................................ 76
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 76
Cooking duration................................................................................................... 76
Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 76
Your own recipes - steam cooking........................................................................ 76
Universal tray and combi rack............................................................................... 77
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 78
Eco Steam cooking ............................................................................................... 78
Notes on the cooking tables ................................................................................. 78
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 79
Fish........................................................................................................................ 82
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 85
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 87
Grain...................................................................................................................... 88
Pasta ..................................................................................................................... 89
Dumplings ............................................................................................................. 90
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 91
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 93
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 94
Sausages............................................................................................................... 94
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 95
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 96

Contents
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Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manually ................................................. 97
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking .............................................................................. 99
Special applications .......................................................................................... 107
Reheat ................................................................................................................. 107
Defrost................................................................................................................. 109
Mix & Match ........................................................................................................ 112
Blanching............................................................................................................. 123
Bottling ................................................................................................................ 123
Bottling cakes...................................................................................................... 126
Drying food.......................................................................................................... 127
Prove dough ........................................................................................................ 128
Menu cooking – automatic.................................................................................. 128
Disinfect items .................................................................................................... 129
Heat crockery ...................................................................................................... 130
Keeping warm ..................................................................................................... 130
Heating damp flannels ........................................................................................ 131
Dissolve gelatine ................................................................................................. 131
Decrystallise honey ............................................................................................. 132
Melt chocolate..................................................................................................... 132
Make yoghurt ...................................................................................................... 133
Cook bacon......................................................................................................... 134
Sweat onions....................................................................................................... 134
Extracting juice with steam ................................................................................. 135
Fruit preserve....................................................................................................... 136
Skinning vegetables and fruit.............................................................................. 137
Apple storage ..................................................................................................... 138
Making eierstich .................................................................................................. 138
Automatic programmes .................................................................................... 139
Categories ........................................................................................................... 139
Using automatic programmes............................................................................. 139
Usage notes ........................................................................................................ 139
Search ................................................................................................................. 140
MyMiele .............................................................................................................. 141
User programmes.............................................................................................. 142
Baking................................................................................................................. 146
Baking tips........................................................................................................... 146
Tips on baking..................................................................................................... 147
Notes on the functions ........................................................................................ 147

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Roasting ............................................................................................................. 149
Tips for roasting .................................................................................................. 149
Notes on the functions ........................................................................................ 149
Food probe.......................................................................................................... 151
Grilling ................................................................................................................ 155
Grilling tips .......................................................................................................... 155
Tips for grilling..................................................................................................... 155
Notes on the functions ........................................................................................ 156
Note for test institutes ...................................................................................... 157
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 159
Important information on cleaning and care ....................................................... 159
Cleaning the steam oven front ............................................................................ 160
PerfectClean........................................................................................................ 161
Oven compartment ............................................................................................. 162
Cleaning the water container and condensate container.................................... 163
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 164
Cleaning the side runners.................................................................................... 165
Lowering the top heat/grill element..................................................................... 166
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 167
Soaking .......................................................................................................... 167
Drying ............................................................................................................. 167
Rinsing............................................................................................................ 167
Descaling the steam oven .............................................................................. 167
Door removal....................................................................................................... 169
Fitting the door .................................................................................................... 170
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 171
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 179
Containers ........................................................................................................... 179
Other.................................................................................................................... 179
Cleaning and care products ................................................................................ 179
Service................................................................................................................ 180
Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 180
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 180
Installation.......................................................................................................... 181
Safety instructions for installation ....................................................................... 181

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Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 182
Installation in a tall unit................................................................................... 182
Installation in a base unit................................................................................ 183
Side view ........................................................................................................ 184
Swivel range for control panel........................................................................ 185
Connection and ventilation............................................................................. 186
Installing the steam oven..................................................................................... 187
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 188
Conformity declaration ..................................................................................... 190
Copyrights and Licences .................................................................................. 191

Warning and Safety instructions
8
The Combi steam oven is referred to in the following instructions as a steam
oven.
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
9
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,
bake, roast, grill, 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.
 This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be
used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room
lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised
person or by Miele Service.

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.
 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. Children’s skin is far more
sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. External parts of
the steam oven such as the door glass, control panel and the vent
become quite hot. 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Risk of injury from the open door.
The oven door can support a maximum weight of 10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.
 If you touch the sensor control, the door will fully open auto-
matically. In doing so, it can knock against small children or animals,
for example. When opening the door, make sure that nobody is in
the area around the door.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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).
 Risk of injury due to electric shock. Any contact with live connec-
tions or tampering with the electrical or mechanical components of
the oven will endanger your safety and may lead to the steam oven
malfunctioning.
Do not open the steam oven housing under any circumstances.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special mains connection cable (see “Electrical connection” in
the “Installation” chapter).
 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
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Correct use
 Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. The steam oven
gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the heater ele-
ments, oven compartment, side runners, accessories, door glass,
food or steam.
Wear oven gloves when placing hot food in the oven or removing it,
when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven compartment and
when closing the door.
 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.
 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 containers which are not suitable for use in an oven melt at
high temperatures and can damage the steam oven or catch fire.
Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer
as being suitable for use in an oven. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions on use. If you want to use plastic containers for steaming
food make sure that they are temperature resistant to 100°C and
steam resistant. Any other plastic containers could melt, become
brittle or break when subjected to heat.
 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
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 The door can support a maximum weight of 10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.
 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 keep-
ing 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.
 Grilling food for excessively long cooking durations can cause it to
dry out with the risk of catching fire. Do not exceed the recommen-
ded cooking durations.
 Some types of food dry out quickly and can self-ignite if high grill
temperatures are used.
Never use the grill to finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread or to
dry flowers or herbs. Use Fan plus or Conventional heat for
this type of procedure.
 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the steam oven door if
there is smoke inside the oven compartment. Interrupt operation by
switching the steam oven off and disconnecting it from the mains
electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dis-
persed.
 If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high temper-
atures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can catch fire
on hot heating elements.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Never line the floor of the oven compartment with aluminium foil
or oven liners. Do not place any crockery or any pans, pots or baking
trays directly on the floor of the oven compartment.
If you want to use the floor of the oven compartment as an extra sur-
face, place the rack on the floor of the oven compartment with the
rack surface facing up and the cooking container on top. In doing so,
ensure that the filter in the floor of the oven is not moved.
 The oven compartment floor can become damaged by the rack
being pushed around on it.
Do not push the rack around on the oven compartment floor.
 Larger deposits of food can block the drain and pump. Always
make sure that the filter in the floor of the oven is inserted.
 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.
 Do not operate the steam oven without the lamp cover. Steam
could could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Steam could also damage the electrical components.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
 Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is
faulty, it must only be replaced with a suitable original Miele food
probe.
 The plastic on the food probe can melt at very high temperatures.
Do not use the food probe when using the grill functions (exception:
Fan Grill). Do not store the food probe in the oven if it is not in
use.

Caring for the environment
18
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
19
Steam oven
aControl elements
bVentilation outlet
cTop heat/grill element with wireless food probe antenna
dOven interior lighting
eAir inlet for the fan with ring heating element behind it
fOven compartment floor with bottom heater element and floor filter underneath
it
gDrip channel
hTemperature sensor
iMoisture sensor
jDoor seal
kSide runners with 4shelf levels
lSteam inlet
mFront frame with data plate
nDoor

Guide to the appliance
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aCondensate container
bCondensate container compartment
cCompartment for water container
dWireless food probe
eWater container