Miele DGD 4635 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Pressure steam oven
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essen‐
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first
time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 260 910

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment................................................................................. 14
Overview ............................................................................................................... 15
Steam oven front view ........................................................................................... 15
Accessories supplied............................................................................................. 16
Control panel........................................................................................................ 17
Description of the functions ............................................................................... 18
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 18
Duration.................................................................................................................. 18
Noises .................................................................................................................... 18
Heating-up phase .................................................................................................. 18
Cooking phase....................................................................................................... 18
Cooling down phase.............................................................................................. 18
Pull-out shelf .......................................................................................................... 18
Using for the first time......................................................................................... 19
Setting the water hardness level............................................................................ 19
Setting the correct boiling point for water ............................................................. 19
Opening the door................................................................................................... 19
Closing the door .................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning for the first time....................................................................................... 21
Oven functions ..................................................................................................... 22
Operation .............................................................................................................. 23
Operating principles............................................................................................... 23
Changing the function............................................................................................ 25
Changing the temperature or cooking duration..................................................... 25
Interrupting a process............................................................................................ 26
Continuing cooking................................................................................................ 26
Safety features ..................................................................................................... 27
Pressure release / Safety valve .............................................................................. 27
Overheating protection .......................................................................................... 29
Safety lock / System lock ...................................................................................... 30
General notes ....................................................................................................... 31
The advantages of cooking with steam................................................................. 31
Suitable containers ................................................................................................ 31
Cooking containers........................................................................................... 31
Your own containers ......................................................................................... 31

Contents
3
Shelf level............................................................................................................... 31
Frozen..................................................................................................................... 31
Temperature ........................................................................................................... 32
Duration.................................................................................................................. 32
Cooking with liquid ................................................................................................ 32
Your own recipes ................................................................................................... 32
Steam cooking ..................................................................................................... 33
Vegetables ............................................................................................................. 33
Meat....................................................................................................................... 36
Sausages ............................................................................................................... 38
Fish ........................................................................................................................ 38
Shelf level.......................................................................................................... 38
Shellfish.................................................................................................................. 41
Mussels.................................................................................................................. 42
Rice........................................................................................................................ 43
Pasta / Noodles...................................................................................................... 44
European dumplings.............................................................................................. 45
Grains..................................................................................................................... 46
Dried pulses ........................................................................................................... 47
Hen's eggs ............................................................................................................ 49
Fruit ........................................................................................................................ 50
Menu cooking ........................................................................................................ 51
Special applications............................................................................................. 53
Reheat.................................................................................................................... 53
Defrost ................................................................................................................... 55
Bottling................................................................................................................... 58
Extracting juice ...................................................................................................... 61
Making yoghurt ...................................................................................................... 63
Proving yeast dough .............................................................................................. 64
Dissolving gelatine ................................................................................................. 65
Melting chocolate................................................................................................... 65
Skinning fruit and vegetables................................................................................. 66
Preserving apples ................................................................................................. 66
Blanching ............................................................................................................... 67
Sweating onions .................................................................................................... 67
Rendering fat ......................................................................................................... 68
Disinfecting items .................................................................................................. 68
Heating damp towels............................................................................................. 69
Decrystallising honey ............................................................................................. 69
Preparing custard royale........................................................................................ 69
Settings................................................................................................................. 70

Contents
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Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 72
Notes on cleaning and care ................................................................................... 72
Appliance front....................................................................................................... 73
Oven interior and pull-out shelf.............................................................................. 74
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 74
Cooking containers and drain filter................................................................... 74
Shelf runners.......................................................................................................... 74
Door seal / Safety valve ......................................................................................... 76
Water nozzle........................................................................................................... 77
Descaling ............................................................................................................... 78
Problem solving guide......................................................................................... 81
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 86
Cooking containers................................................................................................ 86
Cleaning and care products................................................................................... 88
Other accessories .................................................................................................. 88
Safety instructions for installation ..................................................................... 89
Installation notes.................................................................................................. 91
Building-in dimensions........................................................................................ 92
DGD 4635 in 380 mm high niche........................................................................... 92
DGD 4635 in a 450 mm high niche........................................................................ 93
DGD 6635 in a 380 mm high niche........................................................................ 94
DGD 6605 / DGD 6635 in a 450 mm high niche.................................................... 95
Installation and connection................................................................................. 96
Plumbing in the appliance................................................................................... 97
Connection to the water supply............................................................................. 97
Connection to the mains water supply .................................................................. 98
Connection to the drainage system....................................................................... 99
Connecting the drain hose .................................................................................... 99
Electrical connection......................................................................................... 100
Mains connection cable....................................................................................... 101
Wiring diagram..................................................................................................... 101
After sales service, data plate, warranty ......................................................... 102

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappro‐
priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
Correct application
 This steam oven is designed for domestic use and for use in simi‐
lar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & break‐
fasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include com‐
mon/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or
bed & breakfasts.
 The steam oven is not suitable for outdoor use.
 This steam oven must only be used as described in these instruc‐
tions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil‐
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi‐
sion or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for
their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Safety with children
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot turn on
the appliance inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the appliance
is in use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the steam oven when its operation
has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the su‐
pervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffoca‐
tion. Keep children away from any packing material.
 Danger of burning! Children's skin is far more sensitive to high
temperatures than that of adults. The steam oven must be installed
at such a height that young children cannot come into contact with
the door when it is hot.
 The area around the door hinges can cause injury. Keep children
well away at all times.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be danger‐
ous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical applian‐
ces must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
 A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appli‐
ance.
 Reliable and safe operation of this oven can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electri‐
cian.
 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a quali‐
fied electrician if in any doubt.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile in‐
stallations (e.g. on a ship).
 Tampering with electrical connections or components and me‐
chanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause opera‐
tional faults. Do not open the outer casing of the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
 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 appli‐
ance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable type H 05 VV-F (PVC insulated). See "Elec‐
trical connection".
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it is switched off at the mains circuit breaker, or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn
from the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the
mains plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electrici‐
ty supply.
 This steam oven must be plumbed in by a suitably qualified per‐
son.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installa‐
tion or connection.
 The appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.
 The tap must be easily accessible after the appliance has been in‐
stalled.
 Before connection, check the inlet and drain hoses for visible
signs of damage.
 The built-in water protection system will only protect the appli‐
ance from water damage if the following conditions have been met:
– The inlet and drain hoses are correctly fitted and connected.
– The steam oven is properly maintained and parts are replaced
where it can be seen that this is necessary.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
– The tap has been turned off when the appliance is not used for a
longer period of time (e.g. during holidays).
 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
11
Correct use
 Danger of burning! The steam oven becomes hot when in use. Ex‐
ercise care when handling food and trays so as not to burn yourself
on the walls of the steam oven, shelf runners, trays, steam and hot
food itself. Use oven gloves when placing food in the steam oven,
removing it and when adjusting shelves etc. in a hot steam oven.
When putting cooking containers into the steam oven or taking them
out, take care not to spill the contents.
 The appliance door gets hot when in use and remains hot for
quite a while after the steam oven has been switched off. The door
should only be touched using the door button and handle whilst it is
hot.
 Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed
tins.
Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing
damage to the appliance, as well as the risk of injury and scalding.
 Food which is left in the steam oven can dry out and the escaping
moisture can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not leave
cooked food in the oven compartment and do not use any cooking
containers which are susceptible to corrosion as this could lead to
corrosion in the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
 Never open the door whilst the appliance is in use. The door must
only be opened
– after the cooling down phase has finished,
– the audible tone has stopped,
– the symbol is flashing in the time display.
If you try to open the door too early, a warning tone will sound and
the word  will appear in the time display.
 Danger of injury! Do not use temperatures above 95 °C when bot‐
tling food (at altitudes above 1000 m do not exceed 90 °C) as this
will cause the jars to explode.
 The descaling process (see "Cleaning and care - Descaling") must
only be carried out in a cold steam oven. Otherwise aggressive va‐
pours can build up.
 Never use the steam oven without a floor filter as large food resi‐
dues may block the water outlet and the pump.
 This steam oven can recognise and put right certain faults. These
are indicated by the codes  to  in the display. The appliance
door can only be opened if the code is flashing in the display. If the
display is not flashing, the appliance is still trying to rectify the prob‐
lem. See "Problem solving guide" for more information.
 Steam oven with lift-up door: The lift-up door must be left open
whilst the appliance is in use.

Warning and Safety instructions
13
Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this steam oven.
Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause
a short circuit.
 The shelf runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care - Accessories").
Ensure they are correctly fitted after cleaning and never operate the
steam oven without the shelf runners fitted.

Caring for the environment
14
Disposal of the packing mate‐
rial
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for dispos‐
al, and can normally 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. 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 appli‐
ance
Electrical and electronic appliances of‐
ten contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be po‐
tentially 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 com‐
munity waste collection / recycling cen‐
tre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being stor‐
ed for disposal.

Overview
15
Steam oven front view
aControl panel
bOn/Off button
cOverheating protection device cover
dDoor handle
eDoor release
fPull-out shelf
gAppliance door
hDoor button
iFilling point for descaling agent
jLift-up door (depending on model)
kTemperature sensor
lSteam inlet
mDeflector for water jet
nShelf runners
oDoor contact switch
pFloor filter

Overview
16
Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your ap‐
pliance, as well as a range of optional
ones, are available to order from Miele
(see "Optional accessories").
DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Useable ca‐
pacity 0.9 litre
325 x 175 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
DGG 2
1 solid cooking container
Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Useable ca‐
pacity 2.0 litres
325 x 175 x 65 mm (W x D x H)
Tray
For placing your own cooking contain‐
ers on.
Silicone washers
For pressure release valve.
Syringe for descaling agent
Miele steam oven cookbook
Cooking for pleasure with Miele
A selection of the best recipes from the
Miele test kitchen.

Control panel
17
Function / Temperature display
Symbol Meaning
Steam with pressure
Steam cooking
Reheat
Defrost
Safety lock
Descaling
Settings
Button(s) Function
-
+
Setting the temperature
Selecting a function
Time display
Symbol Meaning
Duration
Start
Stop
Starting a process
Interrupting a process
Button(s) Function
-
+
Setting a cooking dura‐
tion
Start
Stop
Starting a process
Interrupting a process

Description of the functions
18
Temperature
All functions have a default recommen‐
ded temperature. The recommended
temperature can be altered for the pro‐
gramme in use, or for every time that
programme is used (see "Settings").
The recommended temperature can be
altered in 5 °C or 1 °C increments. If
you want to change the temperature in
1 °C increments you will have to
change the factory default setting (see
"Settings").
Duration
You can set a duration between 1 mi‐
nute (:) and 9 hours 59 minutes
(:). If the duration exceeds 59 mi‐
nutes you have to enter it in hours and
minutes. Example: Duration 80 minutes
= 1:20.
Noises
A buzzing sound can be heard after
switching on the appliance, during op‐
eration and after switching off the appli‐
ance.
This is not a fault. It is made by water
being pumped through the system.
Heating-up phase
During the heating-up phase the oven
compartment is heated to the set tem‐
perature. The display will show the tem‐
perature of the oven compartment as it
rises.
The duration of the heating-up phase
will depend on the quantity and the
temperature of the food. In general the
heating-up phase will last for approx. 5
minutes. The duration will be longer if
you are preparing refrigerated or frozen
food.
Cooking phase
The cooking phase begins when the set
temperature is reached. During the
cooking phase, the duration remaining
will be shown in the display.
Cooling down phase
The cooking process finishes with a
cooling down phase.
During the cooling down phase a scroll‐
ing bar graph will appear in the func‐
tion / temperature display. The cooling
down phase lasts about 1 minute. With
large amounts of food it could take lon‐
ger.
Pull-out shelf
Before opening the appliance door, pull
the shelf out. It can then be used for
resting dishes on. It will also catch any
droplets of hot water from containers.

Using for the first time
19
Setting the water hardness lev‐
el
The water hardness level of the steam
oven is set to "Very hard" at the factory.
For trouble-free operation of the steam
oven, and to ensure that it is descaled
at the appropriate time, it is important
to set the water hardness level for your
area. The harder the water, the more of‐
ten the steam oven must be descaled.
Check which water hardness level
has been set and, if necessary, set
the correct water hardness (see "Set‐
tings - Water hardness").
Setting the correct boiling
point for water
The boiling point for water depends on
the altitude above sea level.
The steam oven is set ex-works for an
installation location of under 1000 m. If
it is located at more than 1000 m above
sea level, the factory default setting will
have to be changed (see "Settings").
Opening the door
Using the thumb of your right hand,
push the door release forwards and
turn the handle upwards.
When it is in a horizontal position, the
door is unlocked and can be opened.

Using for the first time
20
Closing the door
Turn the handle to the horizontal po‐
sition. In this position the lugs on the
door line up with those on the oven
compartment (see arrows).
Using your left hand, press firmly on
the door button.
Using your right hand, turn the han‐
dle downwards until you hear it en‐
gage. While doing so, also push the
door release forwards with your
thumb. This vents the oven compart‐
ment and makes it easier to close the
door.
The steam oven cannot be used until
the door has been closed properly.