Miele DGC 7870 X User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Combi-Steam Ovens
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per-
sonal injury and damage to the appliance.
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Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 8
Overview............................................................................................................. 21
Steam oven ......................................................................................................... 21
Data plate ............................................................................................................ 23
Included accessories........................................................................................... 23
Control panel ..................................................................................................... 26
On/Off button ...................................................................................................... 27
Motion sensor...................................................................................................... 27
Sensor buttons.................................................................................................... 28
Touch display ...................................................................................................... 29
Symbols............................................................................................................... 30
Using the appliance........................................................................................... 31
Selecting a menu option ..................................................................................... 31
Scrolling............................................................................................................... 31
Exiting a menu..................................................................................................... 31
Changing a value or setting................................................................................. 31
Changing a setting in a list ............................................................................. 31
Entering numbers with the roller .................................................................... 31
Entering numbers using the numerical keypad.............................................. 31
Changing the setting with a segment bar ...................................................... 32
Entering letters .................................................................................................... 32
Displaying the context menu............................................................................... 32
Moving entries..................................................................................................... 32
Displaying the pull-down menu........................................................................... 33
Displaying Help ................................................................................................... 33
Activating MobileStart ......................................................................................... 33
Description of functions ................................................................................... 34
Control panel....................................................................................................... 34
Water container ................................................................................................... 34
Condensate container ......................................................................................... 34
Food probe.......................................................................................................... 34
Temperature/core temperature............................................................................ 34
Moisture............................................................................................................... 35
Cooking duration................................................................................................. 35
Noises.................................................................................................................. 35
Heating-up phase................................................................................................ 36
Cooking phase .................................................................................................... 36
Steam reduction .................................................................................................. 36
Oven interior lighting ........................................................................................... 36

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Before first use .................................................................................................. 37
Miele@home........................................................................................................ 37
Basic settings...................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning for the first time .................................................................................... 39
Setting the correct boiling point for water........................................................... 40
Heating up the steam oven ................................................................................. 41
Settings .............................................................................................................. 42
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 42
Opening the Settings menu................................................................................. 45
Language......................................................................................................... 45
Time..................................................................................................................... 45
Date ..................................................................................................................... 46
Lighting................................................................................................................ 46
Start screen ......................................................................................................... 47
Display................................................................................................................. 47
Volume................................................................................................................. 48
Units of Measurement ......................................................................................... 48
Keeping warm ..................................................................................................... 49
Steam reduction .................................................................................................. 49
Recommended temperatures.............................................................................. 49
Booster................................................................................................................ 50
Automatic rinsing ................................................................................................ 50
Water hardness ................................................................................................... 51
MotionReact ....................................................................................................... 52
Safety .................................................................................................................. 53
Furniture front recognition ................................................................................... 54
Miele@home........................................................................................................ 54
Remote Control ................................................................................................... 55
Activating MobileStart .................................................................................... 55
SuperVision ......................................................................................................... 56
RemoteUpdate .................................................................................................... 57
Software version.................................................................................................. 58
Legal information................................................................................................. 58
Showroom Program ............................................................................................ 58
Factory default..................................................................................................... 58
Alarm + Timer .................................................................................................... 59
Using the Alarmfunction..................................................................................... 59
Using the Timerfunction ..................................................................................... 60
Main and submenus .......................................................................................... 61
Energy-saving tips............................................................................................. 64

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Operation............................................................................................................ 65
Changing values and settings for a cooking program......................................... 66
Changing the temperature and core temperature .......................................... 66
Changing Moisture ......................................................................................... 67
Setting additional durations ........................................................................... 67
Changing set durations .................................................................................. 67
Deleting the set cooking durations................................................................. 67
Canceling a cooking program ............................................................................. 68
Interrupting a cooking program........................................................................... 68
Preheating the oven ............................................................................................ 69
Booster........................................................................................................... 69
Preheat ........................................................................................................... 70
Crisp function ...................................................................................................... 70
Injecting bursts of steam..................................................................................... 71
Changing the operating mode............................................................................. 72
General notes..................................................................................................... 73
The advantages of cooking with steam .............................................................. 73
Suitable containers.............................................................................................. 73
Shelf level ............................................................................................................ 74
Frozen food.......................................................................................................... 74
Temperature ........................................................................................................ 74
Cooking duration................................................................................................. 74
Cooking with liquid.............................................................................................. 74
Your own recipes - Steam cooking ..................................................................... 74
Universal tray and wire rack ................................................................................ 75
Steam cooking................................................................................................... 76
Notes on the cooking charts ............................................................................... 76
Vegetables........................................................................................................... 77
Fish...................................................................................................................... 80
Meat .................................................................................................................... 83
Rice ..................................................................................................................... 85
Grains .................................................................................................................. 86
Pasta/noodles ..................................................................................................... 87
Dumplings ........................................................................................................... 88
Legumes.............................................................................................................. 89
Eggs .................................................................................................................... 91
Fruit ..................................................................................................................... 92
Sausage............................................................................................................... 92
Shellfish ............................................................................................................... 93
Mussels ............................................................................................................... 94
Menu Cooking - Manual...................................................................................... 95

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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking ............................................................................ 97
Special modes ................................................................................................... 105
Reheat ................................................................................................................. 105
Defrost................................................................................................................. 107
Miele Mix & Match............................................................................................... 110
Blanching............................................................................................................. 122
Canning ............................................................................................................... 122
Canning cakes..................................................................................................... 125
Dehydrate ............................................................................................................ 126
Proofing ............................................................................................................... 127
Menu Cooking – automatic ................................................................................. 127
Sanitizing Cookware ........................................................................................... 128
Warm-up Cookware ............................................................................................ 129
Keep warm .......................................................................................................... 129
Heating damp towels .......................................................................................... 130
Dissolving Gelatine.............................................................................................. 130
Decrystalize honey .............................................................................................. 131
Melting Chocolate ............................................................................................... 131
Making Yogurt ..................................................................................................... 132
Rendering Fat ...................................................................................................... 133
Sweating Onions ................................................................................................. 133
Juicing ................................................................................................................. 134
Fruit jam............................................................................................................... 135
Skinning Fruits and Vegetables ........................................................................... 136
Preserving Apples .............................................................................................. 136
Preparing custard royale ..................................................................................... 136
Automatic Programs ......................................................................................... 137
Categories ........................................................................................................... 137
Using automatic programs.................................................................................. 137
Usage notes ........................................................................................................ 137
Search ................................................................................................................. 138
MyMiele .............................................................................................................. 139
Favorites............................................................................................................. 140
Baking................................................................................................................. 144
Baking tips........................................................................................................... 144
Tips for baking..................................................................................................... 145
Notes on the operating modes............................................................................ 145

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Roasting ............................................................................................................. 147
Roasting tips ....................................................................................................... 147
Notes on the operating modes............................................................................ 147
Food Probe.......................................................................................................... 149
Broiling ............................................................................................................... 152
Broiling tips.......................................................................................................... 152
Tips for broiling.................................................................................................... 152
Notes on the operating modes............................................................................ 153
Cleaning and care for the steam oven ............................................................ 154
Important information on cleaning and care ....................................................... 154
Unsuitable cleaning agents ................................................................................. 155
Cleaning the steam oven front ............................................................................ 155
PerfectClean........................................................................................................ 156
Oven compartment ............................................................................................. 157
Cleaning the water container and condensate container.................................... 158
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 159
Cleaning the side racks....................................................................................... 160
Lowering the browning/broiling element ............................................................. 161
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 162
Soaking .......................................................................................................... 162
Drying ............................................................................................................. 162
Rinsing............................................................................................................ 162
Descaling the steam oven .............................................................................. 162
Removing the door.............................................................................................. 164
Installing the door................................................................................................ 165
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................. 166
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 173
Containers ........................................................................................................... 173
Other.................................................................................................................... 173
Cleaning and care products ................................................................................ 173
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 174
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 174
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 174
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 175
Installation.......................................................................................................... 176
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION ................................... 176

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Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 177
Installation in a tall cabinet............................................................................. 177
Side view ........................................................................................................ 178
Swivel range for control panel........................................................................ 179
Connections and ventilation........................................................................... 180
Installing and removing the steam oven.............................................................. 181
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 184
Declaration of conformity................................................................................. 186
Copyrights and licenses ................................................................................... 187
Copyrights and licenses for the communication module.............................. 188

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using the appliance, please comply with the basic safety requirements,
including the following instructions:
Read all instructions before installation and use of the steam oven to prevent
accidents and damage to the appliance.
The Combi-Steam Oven is referred to in the following instructions as a steam
oven.
This appliance complies with all current local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in-
jury and material damage.
Please read these operating and installation instructions carefully
before using the steam oven for the first time. They contain impor-
tant information on safety, installation, use, and maintenance. This
prevents both personal injury and damage to the steam oven.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these operating and installation instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future owner.

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Appropriate use
 This appliance is intended for residential use only.
 The steam oven is not suitable for outdoor use.
 The steam oven is intended only to steam, bake, roast, broil, de-
frost, and reheat food.
All other types of use are not permitted.
 Risk of fire. Never use the steam oven to store or dry items which
could ignite easily.
 Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experi-
ence with the appliance should not use it without supervision or in-
struction by a responsible person.
 This steam oven is supplied with a special bulb to cope with par-
ticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance,
abrasion resistance and vibration). This special bulb must only be
used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for
room lighting. Replacement of bulbs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorized technician.

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Safety with children
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
 Risk of burns due to improper use. Do not allow children to oper-
ate the steam oven.
 Risk of suffocation from packaging material. While 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.
 Danger 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.
 Risk of injury from the open door. The oven door can support a
maximum weight of 22lbs (10kg). Children could injure themselves
on an open door.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it, or swing on it.
 If you tap the Doorsensor button, 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.

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Technical safety
 This steam oven must be installed and connected in compliance
with the installation instructions.
 Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re-
pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Miele may
void the user's authority to operate the steam oven.
 Maintenance by the user: Never repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless the instructions specifically recommend doing so.
Service work should only be performed by a qualified technician.
 A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appli-
ance.
 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-
ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with
the grid power supply (e.g., island networks, back-up systems) is
possible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply sys-
tem complies with national and local codes.
The function and operation of the protective measures provided in
the domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must
also be maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not
synchronized with the grid power supply, or these measures must be
replaced by equivalent measures in the installation.
 Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appli-
ance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician.

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 Proper installation: Make sure that your appliance has been in-
stalled correctly and that it has been grounded by a qualified techni-
cian.
 Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match
the power 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 use an extension cord to connect this appliance to the
power supply. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety
of the appliance.
 Maintain the required minimum installation height of 36" (914mm).
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 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.
 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be per-
formed by a Miele-authorized service technicians. Work by unquali-
fied persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.
 Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can safety of the appliance be assured as
intended by the manufacturer.
 If the electrical plug is removed from the power cord or if the
power cord is supplied without an electrical plug, the steam oven
must be connected to the electricity supply by a qualified service
technician.

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 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
power cord (see “Electrical connection” under “Installation”).
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the main electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
- The circuit breakers have been switched off, or
- The fuses of the electrical installation have been completely re-
moved, or
- Unplug (if plug present) the machine from the outlet. Pull the plug
not the cord.
 If the steam oven is installed behind a cabinet front (e.g., a door),
do not close the cabinet front while the steam oven is in use. Heat
and moisture can build up behind the cabinet front when closed.
This can result in damage to the steam oven, the housing unit, and
the floor. Leave the door panel open until the steam oven has cooled
down completely.

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Correct use
 Danger of burning. The heater elements may still be hot even if
they are not glowing red. The surfaces of the oven compartment can
cause burns if they are touched. External parts of the steam oven
such as the door glass, control panel, and the vent become quite
hot. During operation and after turning the steam oven off, make
sure that you do not touch any hot parts and surfaces and do not let
any items of clothing or flammable objects come into contact with
these. Wait until the steam oven has cooled down.
 Do not let food sit in the oven for an extended period of time be-
fore or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sick-
ness.
 Loose fitting or hanging garments present a fire hazard. Wear
proper apparel while operating the appliance.
 Use only dry, heat-resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders
used on hot surfaces may result in steam burns. Do not let pothold-
ers come in contact with oil or grease. Do not substitute dish towels
or other bulky items for potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot
heating elements.
 Open the door carefully to allow hot air or steam to escape before
placing or removing food.
 Danger of burning. Push the baking trays and wire racks onto the
corresponding level before heating up the steam oven. If you want to
remove the baking tray or wire rack while the oven compartment is
hot, do not touch the heater elements with the pot holders.
 To prevent burns, allow the heating elements to cool before
cleaning by hand.
 Smother the fire or flames, or use a dry chemical extinguishing
agent or foam fire extinguisher.
 Do not store any flammable liquids and objects near to the steam
oven or cooktop.

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WARNING
Never use the steam oven to heat or warm up a room. This may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the steam
oven.
WARNING
Never use the steam oven for storage purposes. This may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the steam oven.
WARNING
Never cover slots, holes, or openings in the base of the steam
oven or cover the entire wire rack with materials such as aluminum
foil. This blocks the air flow in the steam oven and can cause car-
bon monoxide poisoning. Covers made of aluminum foil can also
cause heat to build up, which could lead to a fire.
 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
 Only use the steam oven to prepare food. Corrosive chemicals
and vapors such as those caused by heated adhesives, plastic, or
flammable liquids and objects can be harmful to the health. Do not
use the steam oven for drying, toasting, or dehumidifying.
 Do not let metal objects (aluminum foil, pans) come in contact
with the heating element.
 Make certain that the power cords of small appliances do not
come in contact with or get caught in the oven door.
 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 racks, accessories, door glass,
food, or steam.
Use pot holders 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.

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 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 in the oven or removing them,
make sure that the hot food does not spill.
 Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars in
the steam oven, as pressure will build up in the container, causing it
to explode.
 Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven can
melt at high temperatures and can even damage the steam oven or
catch fire.
Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer
as being suitable for use in a steam oven. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on use. If you want to use plastic containers for steam-
ing food make sure that they are temperature resistant to 212°F
(100°C) and steam resistant. Any other plastic containers could melt,
become brittle or break when subjected to heat.
 Risk of injury caused by steam. Pouring a cold liquid onto a hot
surface creates steam, which can cause severe scalding. The sud-
den temperature change can also cause damage to hot surfaces.
Never pour cold liquids directly onto hot enameled surfaces.
 It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked is
evenly distributed and sufficiently high. You can ensure this by stir-
ring or turning the food.
 Food which is left 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. Do not leave the door open unnecessarily.

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 The door can support a maximum weight of 22lbs (10kg). Do not
sit, lean or place heavy items on the open oven door. Also be sure
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.
 Broiling food for excessively long cooking durations can cause it
to dry out with the risk of catching fire. Do not exceed the recom-
mended cooking durations.
 Certain foods dry out quickly and may catch fire due to high broil-
ing temperatures.
Never use broiling modes to finish baking par-cooked rolls or bread,
or to dry flowers or herbs. Instead, use the Convection Bake or
Surroundoperating mode.
 To avoid fueling any flames, do not open the steam oven door if
there is smoke inside the oven compartment. Interrupt operation by
turning the steam oven off and disconnecting it from the electricity
supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
 Use caution when using alcohol in your recipes. Alcohol evapo-
rates at high temperatures but may, in rare circumstances, combust
on the hot heating elements.

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 Never line the floor of the oven with aluminum foil or oven liners.
Do not place any dishware 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 wire rack on the floor of the oven compartment with
the rack surface facing up and the dishware on top. In doing so, en-
sure that the filter in the floor of the oven is not moved.
 The oven compartment floor can become damaged by the wire
rack being pushed around on it.
Do not push the wire 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 power cord of
the appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. This could
damage the insulation on the cord.
 Do not operate the appliance without the bulb cover. Steam could
attack the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Steam
could also damage the electrical components.

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Cleaning and maintenance
 Only clean parts listed in these operating and installation instruc-
tions.
 Risk of injury due to electric shock. The steam from a steam
cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause
a short circuit. Never use a steam cleaner for cleaning.
 Scratches on the door glass can cause the glass to break.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
 The side racks can be removed (see “Cleaning the side racks” un-
der “Cleaning and care for the steam oven”).
Reinstall the side racks correctly.
 To avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surfaces, remove any
splashes on the interior walls of the oven from food or liquids con-
taining salt.
 In warm, moist environments, there is a higher probability of pest
infestations. Ensure the steam oven and the area surrounding it are
always kept clean.
Damage caused by pests is not covered by the warranty.

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Accessories
 Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from
other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become void.
 Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is
faulty, it must only be replaced with a Miele genuine probe.
 The plastic on the probe can melt at very high temperatures. Do
not use the probe when using the broil functions (exception: Convec-
tion Broil). Do not store the probe in the oven if it is not in use.
 The perforated and solid cooking pans will be damaged by high
temperatures! Use them only in modes and programs that work ex-
clusively with steam.
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