Miele DGM 6800 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Steam oven with microwave
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, IR, SG M.-Nr. 10 211 730

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 7
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 19
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 20
Steam oven front view........................................................................................... 20
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 21
Controls................................................................................................................ 22
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 23
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 24
Symbols............................................................................................................25
Operation............................................................................................................... 26
Description of functions ..................................................................................... 28
Steam cooking mode ............................................................................................ 28
Water container ................................................................................................28
Temperature .....................................................................................................28
Duration............................................................................................................28
Noises............................................................................................................... 28
Heating-up phase............................................................................................. 28
Cooking phase ................................................................................................. 28
Steam reduction ............................................................................................... 29
Microwave power.................................................................................................. 29
How it works..................................................................................................... 29
Suitable containers for microwave use ............................................................30
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 34
Oven interior lighting ............................................................................................. 34
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 35
General settings .................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 36
Set the water hardness level ................................................................................. 37
Set the correct boiling point for water................................................................... 37
Main and sub-menus .......................................................................................... 38
Operation: Steam cooking.................................................................................. 40
Simple operation ................................................................................................... 40
Interrupting operation............................................................................................ 42
Advanced operation .............................................................................................. 43
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 43
Sequence of an automatic programme............................................................44
Changing settings during a programme................................................................ 44
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 45

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Operation: Microwave function.......................................................................... 46
Simple operation ................................................................................................... 46
Advanced operation .............................................................................................. 47
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 47
Sequence of an automatic programme............................................................48
Changing settings during a programme................................................................ 48
Cancelling cooking................................................................................................ 49
MyMiele ................................................................................................................ 50
To add an entry...................................................................................................... 50
To edit MyMiele ..................................................................................................... 51
Delete entries ...................................................................................................51
To sort entries................................................................................................... 51
Automatic programmes ...................................................................................... 52
List of food types................................................................................................... 52
To use an Automatic programme .......................................................................... 53
Search ................................................................................................................... 54
User programmes................................................................................................ 55
To create a User programme................................................................................. 55
To start a User programme.................................................................................... 56
To change a User programme............................................................................... 57
Changing cooking stages................................................................................. 57
Changing the name ..........................................................................................57
To delete a User programme................................................................................. 57
Quick MW............................................................................................................. 58
Popcorn ................................................................................................................ 59
Minute minder + Alarm ....................................................................................... 60
Using the alarm................................................................................................. 60
Setting the alarm .............................................................................................. 60
Changing an alarm ...........................................................................................60
Deleting an alarm .............................................................................................60
Using the minute minder................................................................................... 61
To set the minute minder.................................................................................. 61
To change the duration..................................................................................... 61
To cancel the duration......................................................................................61
General notes on steam cooking....................................................................... 62
The advantages of cooking with steam ................................................................ 62

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Suitable containers................................................................................................ 62
Cooking containers ..........................................................................................62
Your own containers.........................................................................................62
Condensate tray .................................................................................................... 62
Shelf level .............................................................................................................. 63
Frozen food............................................................................................................ 63
Temperature .......................................................................................................... 63
Duration................................................................................................................. 63
Cooking with liquid................................................................................................ 63
Your own recipes................................................................................................... 63
Steam cooking..................................................................................................... 64
Vegetables............................................................................................................. 64
Meat ...................................................................................................................... 67
Sausages............................................................................................................... 69
Fish........................................................................................................................ 69
Shellfish ................................................................................................................. 72
Mussels ................................................................................................................. 73
Rice ....................................................................................................................... 74
Pasta .................................................................................................................... 75
Dumplings ............................................................................................................. 76
Grain...................................................................................................................... 77
Dried pulses .......................................................................................................... 78
Hen's eggs ........................................................................................................... 80
Fruit ....................................................................................................................... 81
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manually ................................................. 82
Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking .............................................................................. 84
Reheating .............................................................................................................. 90
Special applications ............................................................................................ 92
Reheating with steam............................................................................................ 92
Defrosting with steam ........................................................................................... 93
Bottling .................................................................................................................. 96
Extracting juice with steam ................................................................................... 99
Menu cooking (cooking whole meals)................................................................. 100
Make yoghurt ...................................................................................................... 101
Prove dough ........................................................................................................ 102
Dissolve gelatine ................................................................................................. 103
Melt chocolate..................................................................................................... 103
Skinning vegetables and fruit.............................................................................. 104
Apple storage ..................................................................................................... 104
Blanching............................................................................................................. 105
Sweat onions....................................................................................................... 105

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Cook bacon......................................................................................................... 106
Disinfect items .................................................................................................... 106
Heating damp flannels ........................................................................................ 107
Decrystallise honey ............................................................................................. 107
Making eierstich .................................................................................................. 107
Defrosting and reheating in combination mode .................................................. 108
Microwave defrosting and reheating............................................................... 109
Charts for defrosting and reheating food ............................................................ 112
Settings .............................................................................................................. 116
Opening the Settings menu................................................................................. 116
Changing and saving settings........................................................................116
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 117
Language ......................................................................................................... 119
Time of day.......................................................................................................... 119
Display............................................................................................................ 119
Clock display.................................................................................................. 119
Clock format................................................................................................... 119
Setting the time .............................................................................................. 119
Synchronise....................................................................................................119
Date ..................................................................................................................... 120
Lighting................................................................................................................ 120
Start screen ......................................................................................................... 120
Brightness ........................................................................................................... 120
Volume................................................................................................................. 120
Buzzer tones................................................................................................... 120
Keypad tone ...................................................................................................120
Welcome melody............................................................................................120
Units .................................................................................................................... 121
Weight ............................................................................................................121
Temperature ...................................................................................................121
Quick MW............................................................................................................ 121
Popcorn............................................................................................................... 121
Keeping warm ..................................................................................................... 122
Steam cooking ............................................................................................... 122
Microwave ......................................................................................................122
Steam reduction .................................................................................................. 123
Recommended temperatures.............................................................................. 123
MW power levels................................................................................................. 123
Safety .................................................................................................................. 124
System lock...............................................................................................124
Sensor lock .................................................................................................... 124

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Water hardness ................................................................................................... 125
Showroom programme........................................................................................ 125
Demo mode.................................................................................................... 125
Factory default..................................................................................................... 126
Note for test institutes ...................................................................................... 127
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 129
Important information on cleaning and care ....................................................... 129
Appliance front .................................................................................................... 130
Oven interior........................................................................................................ 130
Water container ................................................................................................... 131
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 131
Side runners ........................................................................................................ 131
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 132
Soak ...............................................................................................................132
Descaling........................................................................................................ 132
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 134
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 138
Cooking containers ............................................................................................. 138
Cleaning and care products ................................................................................ 139
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................... 139
Miele@home....................................................................................................... 140
Safety instructions for installation................................................................... 142
Detailed dimensions of oven front................................................................... 143
Building-in dimensions .................................................................................... 144
Installation in a tall unit........................................................................................ 144
Installation in a base unit..................................................................................... 145
Installation.......................................................................................................... 146
Electrical connection ........................................................................................ 147
After sales service, data plate, guarantee ...................................................... 149
Copyright and licences ..................................................................................... 150

Warning and Safety instructions
7
The steam oven with microwave is referred to in the following instructions as a
steam oven.
This appliance complies with statutory safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
 This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
 This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use.
 This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described in
these operating instructions.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
 Danger of burning. Do not use the steam oven to store or dry
items which could ignite easily.
If such items were dried in Microwave mode, the moisture in the item
would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite.
 The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
 This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with
particular 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.

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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
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and
recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean the steam oven
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
 Danger of burning. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high
temperatures than that of adults. Make sure that children do not
attempt to open the door when the appliance is in operation. Keep
children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down and
there is no danger of burning.
 Danger of injury. The door can support a maximum weight of 8kg.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it. They
could injure themselves.

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Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Radiation by microwaves:
Service or repairs which necessitate the removal of any casing must
only be carried out by a suitably trained service technician.
 Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check
it for visible signs of damage before using it.
 Check the door and door seal for any sign of damage. If any
damage is noticed, the oven should not be used again in Microwave
mode until the fault has been rectified by a service technician.
 Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage
and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if:
– the door is warped,
– the front of the oven compartment is dented or bowed,
– the door hinges are loose,
– holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven
interior walls.
– there is moisture between the door panes.
 Reliable and safe operation of this steam 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 correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.

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 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
components are shielded.
 This steam oven must not be used in a non-stationary location
(e.g. on a ship).
 Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and mechanical parts is highly
dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine 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 connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a
suitably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type
H 05 VV-F (pvc insulated). See "Electrical connection".
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

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 If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door),
ensure that the door is never closed whilst the steam oven is in use.
Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and
cause subsequent damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and
the floor. Do not close the door until the steam oven has cooled
down completely.

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Correct use
 Danger of burning. The steam oven becomes hot when in use.
You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior,
cooked food, oven accessories or hot steam. Wear oven gloves
when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting
oven shelves etc. in a hot oven.
Take care when putting cooking containers into the oven or removing
them not to spill the contents.
 Danger of burning. There will be some residual hot water in the
steam generator at the end of a cooking process. This will be
pumped back into the water container. Take care not to spill the
contents when taking the water container out of the appliance.
 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 dishes which are not heat- and steam resistant melt at high
temperatures and can damage the appliance.
Use temperature- (to 100°C) and steam-resistant plastic dishes for
steam cooking. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
 Food which is left in the oven to be kept hot can dry out and the
moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the appliance. Do
not use the steam oven for keeping food warm and do not use
utensils in the appliance which could corrode.
 You could injure yourself on the open steam oven door or trip over
it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
 The door can support a maximum weight of 8kg. Do not sit on or
lean against an open door, and do not place heavy objects on it.
Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and
the oven cavity. The steam oven could get damaged.

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 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
appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock
hazard.
Microwave function
 Please be aware that durations when using microwave power are
often considerably shorter when cooking, reheating and defrosting
than when using functions without microwave power. Excessively
long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning or could
even cause it to catch fire.
 The Microwave function can be used for heating food and
drinks. Do not use the Microwave function for drying flowers,
herbs, bread, rolls or other flammable materials which could catch
fire and cause injury by burning.
 Always cover food when using Microwave mode .
 It is important that the heat is allowed to spread evenly
throughout the food being cooked and that it is hot enough.
This can be achieved by stirring and/or turning the food, and
observing a sufficiently long standing time, which should be added
to the time needed for cooking, reheating or defrosting.
 When heating food and drinks, remember that the heat is created
in the food itself, and that the container will normally be cooler. The
dish is only warmed by the heat of the food.
Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and
then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of
the steam oven. The temperature of the container is not an indication
of the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly
important when preparing food for babies, children, and the
elderly or infirm. Shake or stir baby milk and food thoroughly after
heating, and try it for temperature to ensure that it will not scald the
baby.

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 Microwave mode is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting
items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning
when the item is removed from the appliance.
 Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or
bottles. With baby bottles, the screw cap and teat must be removed.
Otherwise pressure will build up which can cause the bottle or
container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury.
 When heating up liquids, always place a suitable glass rod or
utensil into the cup or glass. When boiling and in particular when
heating up liquids using microwave power, the boiling point of the
liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles. The
liquid does not boil evenly throughout. This so-called 'boiling delay'
can cause a sudden build up of bubbles when the container is
removed from the oven or shaken. This can lead to the liquid boiling
over suddenly and explosively. The formation of bubbles can be so
strong that the pressure forces the oven door open.
Stir liquid before it heats up or boils. Once it has heated up wait for a
minimum of 20seconds before removing the container from the
microwave oven.
 Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave power
only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first.
The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode.
 Eggs in their shells will explode if cooked with microwave power,
even after taking them out of the oven.
They can only be cooked in their shells using the steam cooking
function or in an appropriate automatic programme. Hard-boiled
eggs must not be reheated with microwave power either as they too
will explode.
 Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or cut in several places
to allow steam to escape and prevent the food from bursting.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or
pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender or gel, such as
those used in aromatherapy. These pads can ignite when heated
even after they have been removed from the oven.
 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke
occurs inside the appliance. Interrupt the process by switching the
appliance off and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply. Do
not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
 Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with
microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow
recesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If
the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.
However, we recommend that you do not use such dishes in
Microwave mode.
 Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic dishes which are
not microwave safe can cause them to melt and damage the
appliance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or
containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware,
temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal
clips or plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with
milled rims, or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see
"Suitable containers for microwave use).
 Do not leave the steam oven unattended when heating or cooking
food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other
inflammable materials using the Microwave function.
Before using single-use containers make sure they are suitable for
microwave use. See "Suitable containers for microwave use -
Plastics".
 Do not heat food in the steam oven in heat-retaining bags which
are intended for use in normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium
foil which reflects microwaves. This reflected energy can, in turn,
cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ignites.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The steam oven can suffer damage when using Microwave
function if it is empty or incorrectly loaded. For this reason
please do not use the Microwave function to pre-heat crockery
or to dry herbs and do not start the Microwave function when
the steam oven is empty.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do
not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
 The side runners can be removed for cleaning purposes (see
"Cleaning and care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the oven
without them fitted.
 The side runners fit into plastic bushes. Check the bushes
carefully for damage. If the bushes are damaged, do not use any
Microwave functions until the bushes have been replaced.
 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
manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept
liability.

Caring for the environment
19
Disposal of the packing
material
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
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain materials which, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. They are,
however, essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your Dealer for
advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for disposal.

Guide to the appliance
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Steam oven front view
aControls
bVentilation outlet
cAutomatic door release for steam
reduction
dDoor seal
eCompartment for water container
fSuction tube
gWater container with removable spill
guard
hDrip channel
iTemperature sensor
jSide runners
kSteam inlet
lOven interior lighting