Operating instructions

Steam oven
DG 1050

To avoid the risk of accidents or en - GB

damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 643 810

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 Contents

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching on and setting a temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting a cooking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
After starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Interrupting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
At the end of the cooking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Insufficient water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bottling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cooking whole meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Blanching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preparing yoghurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appliance front and housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Oven interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Coupling seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cooking containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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 Description of the appliance

Front view

a Display h Contact point

with symbols for:
i Side runners
p Insufficient water
k Descale j Steam inlet
°C Temperature
k Floor heater
h Duration
l Temperature sensor
b Function selector
m Outlet for air from oven interior
c Ventilation outlet
n Drip channel in the door
d Door seal
o Door release
e Steam channel
f Compartment for water container
g Water container (with insert)

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 Description of the appliance

Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a
range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see
"Optional accessories").
Condensate tray
To catch excess moisture, GN 1/2
325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 1
2 perforated cooking containers, GN 1/3
gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40 mm (WxDxH)

Rack
For placing your own cooking containers on

Silicone grease
For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container

Descaling tablets
For descaling the water container.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

~ The electrical safety of this

To avoid the risk of accidents and appliance can only be guaranteed
damage to the appliance, please when continuity is complete between it
read these instructions carefully and an effective earthing system which
before using it for the first time. They complies with current local and national
contain important notes on its safety regulations. It is most important
installation, safety, use and that this basic safety requirement is
maintenance. This appliance is not present and regularly tested, and
intended for use by persons where there is any doubt, the
(including children) with reduced household wiring system should be
physical, sensory or metal inspected by a qualified electrician.
capabilities, or lack of experience or The manufacturer cannot be held liable
knowledge, unless they have been for the consequences of an inadequate
given supervision or instruction earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
concerning the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their ~ Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
safety. lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
Please stick the extra data plate for (e.g. danger of overheating).
your appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space ~ Never open the casing of the
provided in the "After sales service" appliance.
section of this booklet. Tampering with electrical connections
or components is highly dangerous to
Keep these instructions in a safe the user and can cause operational
place for reference, and pass them faults.
on to any future user.
~ Do not use the appliance if the
cable is damaged in any way. If the
connection cable is faulty it must only
be replaced by a Miele approved ser-
Technical safety vice technician to protect the user from
~ Before connecting the appliance to danger.
the mains supply make sure that the
connection data on the data plate
(voltage and connected load) match
the mains electricity supply. This data
must correspond in order to avoid risk
of damage to the appliance. Consult a
qualified electrician if in any doubt.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use ~ Leave the door open until the

cooking compartment is completely
~ This appliance is intended for dry.
domestic use only and is not to be used
for commercial purposes. ~ If the appliance is not going to be
used for a longer period of time, e.g.
~ This appliance must only be used as whilst on holiday, it should be
described in these instructions. Any
thoroughly cleaned beforehand to
other usage is at the owner's risk and
prevent the build-up of odours etc.
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
Refer to "Cleaning and heating up for
cannot be held liable for damage
the first time" and carry out the
resulting from incorrect or improper use
procedure as described. Leave the
or operation.
door open afterwards.
~ Do not immerse the water container
in water, or clean it in a dishwasher.
Connecting the water container into the
appliance when wet could cause an
electric shock.
~ For reasons of hygiene and to
prevent the build-up of moisture in the
appliance, the water container should
be emptied after each use.
~ The drip channel should be wiped
dry with a soft cloth after each use.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children Protecting the appliance from

~ To safeguard against burning, keep damage
children well away from the appliance ~ Do not use the appliance to heat up
at all times. This is particularly food in sealed jars and tins. Pressure
important when the appliance is in will build up inside them and they can
operation as children might attempt to explode causing damage to the
open the door. appliance, as well as the risk of injury
~ The appliance is only intended for and scalding.
use by adults who have read these ~ Do not store cooked food in the
instructions. It is not a toy! To avoid the oven. The moisture in the food can lead
risk of injury, keep children well away, to corrosion in the appliance.
and do not allow them to play with it or
use the controls. They will not ~ Do not use metallic containers or
understand the potential dangers utensils in the oven which are likely to
posed by it. They should be supervised rust. This can cause corrosion.
whenever you are working in the ~ Use the descaling tablets supplied
kitchen. with the appliance (see "Optional
~ Warning: Take care in the area accessories" for reordering details) or a
proprietary citric acid based descaling
around the door hinges. Danger of
injury. Keep children well away. agent to descale the appliance. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions on the
~ Do not allow children to swing on packaging.
the open oven door.
~ Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
~ Packaging, e.g. cling film, this appliance. The steam could reach
polystyrene and plastic wrappings, electrical components and cause a
must be kept out of the reach of babies short circuit. Pressurised steam could
and young children. Danger of also cause permanent damage to the
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all surface and to other components, for
packaging safely as soon as possible. which the manufacturer cannot accept
~ Before discarding an old appliance, liability.
switch off and disconnect it from the ~ The appliance is designed in such a
power supply. Cut off and render any way that there will always be a little
plug useless. Cut off the cable directly residual water left in the water container
behind the appliance to prevent after use. If there is no residual water,
misuse. This should be done by a there is something wrong. Call the Ser-
competent person. Ensure the vice Department.
appliance prevents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal. See "Disposal of your old
appliance" for further details.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning and ~ When putting cooking containers or

scalding the condensate tray into the oven or
taking them out, take care not to spill
~ The appliance must be positioned the contents. Avoid contact with hot
so that you can see the contents of a steam, and do not touch the hot oven
cooking container placed on the top interior walls. Danger of burning and
runner. Otherwise you may risk scalding.
scalding or burning yourself with hot
water and food when taking containers ~ Take care not to tip the water
out of the oven. container when taking it out of the
appliance. Hot water can scald.
~ The appliance, especially the inside
of the door and the area around the
ventilation outlet, becomes extremely
hot during use, and remains hot for
some time after switching off.
~ If the oven is still hot, steam will
escape when the door is opened. Stan-
d back away from the appliance and
wait until the steam has dissipated.
~ Take care when opening the door
not to spill any hot water that has
collected in the drip channel.
~ For added protection, it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance. Do
not let them get damp or wet, as this
causes heat to transfer through the
material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself.

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 Warning and Safety instructions

Appliance faults Futher safety notes

~ In there is any damage to the ~ When using an electric socket near
appliance, it must be switched off and the appliance, care should be taken
disconnected from the mains supply that the cable of the appliance cannot
immediately. It must not be used again get trapped by the appliance door. The
until it has been repaired. Switch off at insulation on the cable could become
the socket and withdraw the plug. damaged, giving rise to an electric
Contact the Miele Service Department. shock hazard.
Do not reconnect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply until after it has ~ Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some
been repaired.
foods, e.g. poultry, may contain
~ Repairs should only be carried out micro-organisms which are only
by a suitably qualified and trained destroyed by thorough cooking at a
person in accordance with local and sufficiently high temperature for long
national safety regulations. Repairs and enough. If in doubt, select a longer
other work by unqualified persons cooking or reheating time.
could be very dangerous and could
damage the appliance. The ~ When the door is open be careful
not to hurt yourself on edges and
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
corners, and especially on the door
unauthorised work. Never open the
catches.
housing of the appliance.
~ While the appliance is under ~ If using plastic cooking containers,
make sure that they are heat- and
guarantee, repairs should only be
steam-resistant to 100 °C. Otherwise
undertaken by a service technician
they may melt, distort or break.
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. ~ In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

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 Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance

material Electrical and electronic appliances
The transport and protective packing often contain materials which, if
has been selected from materials which handled or disposed of incorrectly,
are environmentally friendly for disposal could be potentially hazardous to
and can normally be recycled. human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene correct functioning of your appliance.
and plastic wrappings, must be kept Please do not therefore dispose of it
out of the reach of babies and young with your household waste.
children. Danger of suffocation.
Dispose of or recycle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person.

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 Before using for the first time

Setting the water hardness ^ Press the function selector in and

turn it anti-clockwise slightly.
The steam oven is set at the factory to
water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4). ^ Then release the function selector.
If your water hardness level differs from "P 1" will appear in the display.
this, you will need to re-programme the
appliance.
You can use the test strip supplied to
check the water hardness level, or your
local water supplier will be able to
advise you on the water hardness of
your area. ^ Turn the function selector until "P 3"
appears in the display.
The water hardness is shown as
settings I to IV equivalent to the
German scale 1 to >21 °dH (0.2 >3.8
mmol/l).

Hardness Display Hardness

level range ^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
I (soft) 1 1-7 °dH
(0.2-1.3 A "4" and the k symbol will appear in
mmol/l) the display.
II (medium) 2 8-14 °dH
(1.4-2.5
mmol/l)
III (hard) 3 15-21 °dH
(2.7-3.8
mmol/l) ^ Turn the function selector until the
water hardness level you want
IV (very 4 >21 °dH appears in the display, e.g. "3" for
hard) (above 3.8 hard.
mmol/l)
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
"P 3" will appear in the display.
Proceed as follows:
^ Press the function selector until the
Before you begin, ensure that the display goes out.
appliance is switched off.

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 Before using for the first time

Cleaning and heating up for Now fill the water container with mains
the first time tap water (see "Before each use") and
then run the appliance for 15 minutes at
Open the door by pressing on the left 100°C for 15 minutes. Proceed as
hand side of the door release. The door described in "Operation".
will open slightly.
This process flushes out the waterways
Take the water container out of the and sets the appliance for the altitude
appliance and remove the insert (see in your area.
"Cleaning and care"). Rinse the water
container and the insert thoroughly by If you move house, the appliance will
hand using hot water. Do not use any need to be re-set for the new altitude if
washing-up liquid or detergent. this differs from the old one by more
than 300 m. To do this, descale the
Do not clean the water container or appliance (see "Cleaning and care").
the insert in a dishwasher. Do not Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted
immerse the water container in from the appliance the first time it is
water. used, and the first time it is descaled
after moving house.
Take all accessories out of the steam
oven and wash them in a mild solution
of washing-up liquid and hot water or in
the dishwasher (this does not apply to
the water container and insert - see
above).
The interior of the steam oven has been
treated with a conditioning agent before
leaving the factory. To remove this,
clean the cooking compartment with a
mild solution of washing-up liquid and
hot water and then dry thoroughly with
a soft cloth.

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 Operation

Before each use Operating sequence

^ When using a perforated cooking To make a selection you turn the
container, place the condensate tray function selector, and to confirm your
on the floor of the oven to catch any selection you press it.
drips.
A Switch the appliance on by pressing
^ Fill the water container. the function selector.
You do not need to remove the insert. B Confirm the temperature or change it
and then confirm the change.
Only use mains tap water. Never
C Select and confirm a cooking
use distilled or mineral water.
duration
The water level must be between the The steam oven then starts
two markings (min. 0.75 l and max. automatically.
1.2 l). These are located inside and
If you do not complete these steps
outside the container. On no account
within 15 minutes, the appliance will
exceed the upper or maximum level
switch itself off.
marker. The amount of water required
will vary depending on what you are They are described in more detail on
cooking. the following pages.
The maximum quantity of 1.2 litres of
water is sufficient to run the appliance
for approx. 2 hours at 100 °C, providing
the door is not opened.
Using hot water from a kettle will
shorten the heating-up time.
^ Use both hands to carry the water
container. Take care not to let any
water spill out. Push the water
container into the appliance until it
connects.
If the water container is not positioned
correctly, the appliance will not heat up
and after a while F20 will appear in the
display (see "Problem solving guide").

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 Operation

Switching on and setting a Recommended temperature

temperature 100 °C:
^ Switch the appliance on by pressing For cooking food which can be cooked
the function selector briefly. at higher temperatures, such as meat,
vegetables, casseroles, soup and
"100°C" will appear in the display. "°C" bakes. Also suitable for reheating food.
will start flashing.
85 °C:
For gently cooking more delicate food
such as fish.
60 °C:
For defrosting.

The temperature can be set in 5 °C See "Practical tips" and the cookbook
steps in a range from 40 °C to 100 °C. for more cooking tips.

^ Turn the function selector to set the

temperature you want.
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
You can alter the temperature at any
time during operation. Press the
function selector once briefly. The
display will change to the temperature
setting display and "°C" will flash. Set
the temperature as described earlier.

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 Operation

Setting a cooking duration The charts later in these operating

instructions and the cookery book give
After confirming the temperature, 3
suggested cooking durations for
zeros will appear in display and "h" will
various types of food. Remember that
start flashing.
the cooking duration is not dependent
on the amount of food, but on the size
of the food. For example, large
potatoes will take longer to cook than
smaller potatoes.
To achieve good results using the
^ Set the required duration, e.g. 20 durations quoted, please do not cook
minutes, by turning the function quantities of food for more than 6-8
selector. servings. Cooking durations will also
vary depending on the cooking
A duration of between 1 minute (0:01) container used (see "Suitable
and 4 hours 59 minutes (4:59) can be containers").
set.
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.
You can alter the cooking duration at
any time during operation. Press the
function selector twice. The display will
change to the cooking duration setting
display and "h" will flash. Set the
cooking duration as described earlier.

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 Operation

After starting a programme and the initial temperature of the food

being cooked.
The appliance will start automatically
after you have confirmed your selection
of the cooking duration. At first you will Interrupting a programme
hear the fan and then some other You can interrupt a programme at any
noises from the steam generating unit. time by opening the door.
During the Heating up phase the The heating will be switched off and the
display will show the current cooking duration remaining stored in
temperature in the cooking memory.
compartment. You can follow the rising
temperature of the cooking Steam will escape when the door is
compartment in the temperature opened. Step back from the
display. appliance and wait until the steam
has dissipated.

When opening the appliance, take

great care that hot water which may
have collected in the drip channel in
When preparing food which has been the door does not overflow.
refrigerated or frozen, the temperature
in the cooking compartment will fall Also when putting the condensate
initially before starting to rise gradually. tray or cooking containers into the
oven or taking them out, take care
When the set temperature is reached, not to spill the contents. Do not
the display will change to show the come into contact with hot steam
cooking duration. The cooking phase and do not touch the hot oven sides.
begins and the duration will start Danger of burning and scalding.
counting down.
You can continue the programme by
closing the door.
The oven will heat up again and the
display will show the rising temperature
of the cooking compartment. Once the
Please note that the total duration, i.e. set temperature has been reached, the
the time between the beginning and display will change to show the cooking
end of a programme, is made up of the duration remaining as it counts down.
heating-up time and the set cooking
duration added together. The heating
up time and therefore also the total
duration will depend on the quantity

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 Operation

At the end of the cooking After use

duration ^ Remove the condensate tray and
At the end of the set cooking duration, empty it.
an audible tone will sound, 3 zeros will ^ Remove the water container and
appear and "h" will flash in the display. empty it. Push the water container
^ Switch the appliance off by pressing upwards slightly when removing it
the function selector. from the appliance.

The fan will continue to run for a while ^ After each use, clean and dry the
after the oven has been switched off. If whole appliance as described in
you want to reduce the run-on time, you "Cleaning and care".
can do so by removing the water ^ Leave the door open until the
container as soon as you have cooking compartment is completely
switched the appliance off. dry.
Steam will escape when the door is The appliance is designed in such a
opened. Step back from the way that there will always be a little
appliance and wait until the steam residual water left in the water
has dissipated. container after use. If there is no
residual water, there is something
When opening the appliance, take wrong. Call the Service Department.
great care that hot water which may
have collected in the drip channel in
the door does not overflow.
Insufficient water
Also when taking the condensate
tray or cooking containers out of the Insufficient water is indicated in the
oven, take care not to spill the display by the flashing p symbol. An
contents. Do not come into contact audible tone will also sound during
with hot steam and do not touch the operation.
hot oven sides. Danger of burning ^ Check the water level and add water
and scalding. if necessary.
^ Push the water container into the
appliance until it connects.
^ Close the door.
You can now use the oven as normal.

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Suitable containers – More compact dishes such as

casseroles or bakes, or food such as
Some stainless steel cooking
peas or asparagus spears, which
containers are supplied with the
have little or no space between them
appliance. Other containers, in a variety
will take longer to cook because the
of sizes, both perforated and solid, are
steam has less space to work in. The
available as optional extras.
fuller the container, the longer it will
When choosing the most suitable take to cook. It is best to use 2 or 3
container for the particular food you are shallow containers rather than one
cooking, please note: deep one for these types of foods,
and then fill them only 3-5 cm deep.
– Use perforated cooking containers
Cooking times quoted are calculated
whenever possible, e.g. for cooking
on this principle. Deeper dishes will
vegetables. The steam can reach the
take longer to cook.
food from all sides and the food is
cooked evenly. – To ensure even results when cooking
with more than one container, do not
– With large items of food, such as
use more than one gastronorm size
whole potatoes, the steam can work
GN 1/2 container.
effectively because there are spaces
between the individual pieces into – The steam oven is designed to cook
which the steam can penetrate.This quantities of up to 6-8 portions. Be
way a large quantity will take the careful not to exceed the amounts
same time to cook as a smaller quoted.
amount and large, deep containers
You will find various tips on how to use
can be used. Where possible space
the steam oven in the following sections
the food out to allow the steam more
or in the cook book.
room.

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Heat-resistant glass, ceramic, – Place the container on the rack
porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and supplied.
enamel dishes are all suitable.
– Ensure that there is a gap of at least
Important:
3 cm between the upper rim of the
– If using plastic cooking containers, container and the top of the cooking
make sure that they are compartment to allow sufficient
heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to steam into the container.
withstand hot steam.
– Food will take considerably longer to
cook than the time quoted if the dish
has thick sides.

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Steaming
Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes
al dente well done
Vegetables
Asparagus, green 100 3-5 6-8
Baby Carrots (whole) 100 3-5 6-9
Beans (french) 100 3 4-5
Beans (runner, sliced) 100 2-3 4-5
Beetroot (whole) 100 - 20-30
Broccoli 100 4 5-7
Brussels sprouts 100 4-6 8-10
Cabbage (shredded) 100 4-6 8-10
Carrots (stick) 100 1-2 3-4
Cauliflower (florets) 100 2-3 5-7
Courgettes (sliced) 100 2 3
Fennel (quartered) 100 6-8 10-14
Leeks (sliced) 100 - 2-3
Mangetout 100 2 4
Mushrooms (whole) 100 - 3-4
Parsnips (halved) 100 2-4 6-8
Peas 100 2 4
Peppers (strips) 100 2-3 4-5
Potatoes (halved) 100 5-6 14-20
Potatoes, new (baby whole) 100 - 14-18
Spinach (fresh) 100 - 3-4
Sugar snap peas 100 2-3 4-5
Swede (diced) 100 1 4-6
Sweet potato 100 1 4-6
Sweetcorn (baby, whole) 100 2 6-8
Sweetcorn (whole cob) 100 8-10 20-24

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Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

Meat
Beef goulash 100 40-50
Chicken breast 100 8-10
Chicken, whole 100 50-60
Knuckle of pork 100 90-95
Lamb ragout 100 12-16
Turkey escalope 100 4-6
Turkey roulade 100 12-15
Veal escalope 100 3-4
Fish (fresh)
Cod steaks 100 5-6
Salmon (fillets) 100 6-8
Trout (fillets) 100 3-6
Tuna steak 100 6-8
Mussels 90* 10-12
Plaice, fillet 85 5-7
Monk fish 85 8-10
Trout, 250 g 90* 10-12
Miscellaneous
Blanching vegetables 90* 1-2
Disinfecting baby bottles 100 15
Melting chocolate (use a 90* 4-10
cover)

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Food Temperature in °C Duration in minutes

Dried beans and pulses
Red kidney beans 100 60-65
(pre-soaked)
Chick peas 100 50-60
Millet 100 9-10
Pearl Barley 100 60-80
Buckwheat 100 20-24
Red split lentils (un-soaked) 100 10-15
Yellow split lentils (pre-soaked) 100 40
Rice
White basmati 100 8-10
Brown basmati 100 15-20
Long grain 100 10-12
Brown 100 12-16
Wild 100 50-60
Thai fragrant / Jasmine 100 10-12
Risotto / Arborio 100 16-20
Mixed basmati and wild rice 100 20
Eggs
Soft boiled 100 3-4
Medium boiled 100 5-6
Hard boiled 100 8-10
Fruit
Cooking apples (sliced) 100 1-2
Apples (sauce) 100 4-6
Peaches (halved) 100 4-6

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Tips on steaming – Frozen fish should be partially
defrosted before cooking. We
– In general, the cooking durations for
recommend using the "Defrost"
cooking with steam are the same as
temperature of 60°C (see
for cooking food in a saucepan.
"Defrosting" for more information).
– Steam prevents food from drying out
– Cooking with steam retains the true
so it remains moist, and juices are
taste of the food better than
not lost. This applies to a wide variety
conventional cooking. Therefore food
of food, including dumplings, steam
should not be seasoned until after it
puddings, fish and meat dishes, as
has been cooked.
well as vegetables.
– Only fill solid containers 3/4 full with
– You can select any shelf level. You
liquid.
can also cook on several levels at
the same time. This will not alter the – Dried foods like pasta and rice must
cooking duration. be cooked in liquid. Pasta should be
well covered with liquid. With pulses,
– Food does not brown or get crisp
grains, parboiled rice, basmati rice
from over-cooking. It is gently
and wild rice, the proportion of food
steamed, and not roasted or baked.
to liquid should be 1:1, with brown
Cheese melts perfectly without
rice 1:1.5 and risotto rice 1:2.
getting burnt. It is a healthy way of
cooking, and it brings out the distinct – When cooking noodles, follow the
flavour of the food. manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging regarding cooking
– When cooking frozen food, e.g.
duration.
vegetables, ensure that any large
clumps frozen together are broken – Cooking liquids do not boil away.
up first so that they cook evenly. The They are either absorbed by the
cooking duration is approximately food, as with rice and pasta, or they
the same as for fresh vegetables. remain in the dish to form a sauce,
as with casseroles. The sauce can
– Frozen and fresh vegetables which
then be thickened or added to after
take the same length of time to cook
cooking.
can be cooked together.
– You can thicken sauces in the steam
oven by adding flour and butter to
liquid (40 g flour and 40 g butter to
0.5 litres liquid).

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– Grease perforated containers – Yeast dough can be put in the oven
beforehand if using them to cook to rise. Cover the dough.
fish, and solid containers if using to
cook dishes containing eggs.
– When cooking fish or food with a
distinctive colour (e.g. spinach) in a
perforated container, place the
container directly above the
condensate tray to avoid any transfer
of tastes or colour to other food.

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Reheating Your steam oven is very effective at

reheating dishes which have been
Food to be reheated Duration in prepared previously.
minutes
Vegetables Proceed as follows:
Cauliflower, runner beans 2 ^ Place the food on a flat plate and
Carrots, kohlrabi 2 cover it with a deeper plate or some
Side dishes heat-resistant foil.
Dumplings, potatoes 3-4 ^ Select and confirm a temperature of
(halved) 100 °C.
Pasta, rice 2-3
^ Set the duration (see chart).
Meat and poultry
Sliced meat 3-5
1.5 cm thick
Useful tip:
Stew 3-5
Chicken schnitzel 3-5
If sauces are to be served separately,
reheat them in a covered dish on their
Meatballs in sauce 3-5
own.
Sliced roulade 3-5
Fish
Fish fillet 2-3
Fish roulade, halved 2-3
Plated meals
Chicken fricassee with rice 3-5
Roast pork with potatoes 3-4
and vegetables
Spaghetti with tomato sauce 2-3
Soups/casseroles
Casseroles 4-5
Soup 2-3

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Defrosting
Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temp. Defrosting Standing time
in °C duration in minutes
in minutes
Meat
Stew 500 60 30-40 10-15
Minced meat 250 50 15-20 10-15
Cutlets, chops, sausages 800 60 25-35 15-20
Poultry
Chicken 1000 60 40 15-20
Chicken drumsticks 150 60 20-25 10-15
Chicken schnitzel 500 60 25-30 10-15
Fish, seafood
Fish fillets 400 60 15 10-15
Prawns 300 60 4-6 5
Vegetables
Frozen in a block 300 60 20-25 10-15
Frozen in small portions 350 60 15 8-10
Fruit
Apple sauce/stewed apples 250 60 20-25 10-15
Strawberries/raspberries 300 60 8-10 10-12
Dairy products
Cheese 100 60 15 10-15
Cream 250 60 20-25 10-15
Baking
Puff pastries - 60 10-12 10-15
Yeast buns - 60 10-12 10-15
Bread 250 100 10-15 10-15
Bread rolls - 100 6-7 1-2

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Frozen food can be defrosted in this – Fish does not need to be fully
appliance in much less time than when defrosted before cooking. Defrost so
defrosting at room temperature. that the surface is sufficiently thawed
to take herbs and seasoning.
Proceed as follows: Depending on the thickness of the
fish, 2 - 5 minutes at 60 °C should be
^ Place the food in a suitable container
enough.
or on the rack.
– When defrosting food which has
^ Select the temperature (see chart).
frozen together, e.g. berries, chops,
^ Select the defrost duration (see fish fillets etc separate or break it up
chart). about half-way through the defrosting
time.
Tips on defrosting
– Allow food to stand at room
– All meat and poultry should be fully temperature at the end of defrosting.
defrosted before cooking. When This standing time (see chart) is
defrosting meat or poultry place the necessary to ensure that the food is
condensate tray underneath the rack fully defrosted right through to the
to catch the defrosted liquid, so that core.
the meat is not lying in this liquid.
– Do not refreeze food once it has
thawed.
It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting – Defrost frozen pre-cooked meals
poultry. Do not use the liquid from according to the manufacturer's
defrosted poultry. Pour it away and instructions.
wash the tray, the sink and your
– Defrost baked goods in a sealed
hands. Danger of salmonella
freezer bag.
poisoning!
– Food which does not drip can be
placed on the rack or in a dish once
the wrapping has been removed.

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Bottling Proceed as follows:

^ Place the condensate tray on the
Produce Temp. Duration
floor of the cooking compartment and
in °C in place the rack on top of the
minutes* condensate tray.
Obst ^ Place a maximum of 4 prepared jars
Apples 90 50 (all the same size) on the rack,
ensuring that they do not touch one
Apple 90 65 another. This allows the hot steam to
sauce/stewed surround the jars on all sides.
apples
^ Select the temperature (see chart).
Red / 80 50
Blackcurrants ^ Set the duration (see chart).

Gooseberries 80 55 ^ Make use of residual heat by leaving

the jars in the oven for 30 minutes
Fruit with 85 55 after it has switched off.
stones
^ Cover the jars with a cloth and allow
Vegetables to cool for approx. 24 hours.
Beans 100 120
Gherkins 90 55

* The durations quoted are for 1.0 litre

jars. If using 0.5 litre jars reduce the
duration by about 15 minutes. If using
0.25 litre jars reduce the duration by
about 20 minutes.

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Cooking whole meals ^ First place the dish with the longest
cooking time, i.e. the rice, in the
It is very economical and practical to
oven.
cook a whole meal at the same time in
the steam oven. ^ Select and confirm a temperature of
100 °C.
Proceed as follows:
^ Calculate the initial cooking duration
^ Place cooking containers on different by subtracting the cooking duration
levels or place them side by side or for the fish from the duration for the
one on top of the other on the rack. rice, i.e. 20 minutes less 6 minutes =
14 minutes.
In general, cooking durations will vary
according to the type of food. This ^ After 14 minutes, place the fish in the
means that you will need to open the oven.
steam oven at different times to add a
^ To calculate the next cooking
particular dish. See example below:
duration subtract the time for the
Rice 20 minutes broccoli from the time for the fish:
Fish fillet 6 minutes 6 - 4 = 2. Set a duration of 2 minutes
Broccoli 4 minutes and confirm your selection.
^ After 2 minutes, place the third dish
(broccoli) in the oven.
^ Set the cooking duration for the
broccoli, 4 minutes and confirm your
selection.
At the end of the cooking duration you
can remove all three dishes at the same
time.

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Blanching Preparing yoghurt

You can use your steam oven to blanch
Proceed as follows:
vegetables and fruit for freezing.
^ Mix 100 g yoghurt (with live culture)
Proceed as follows: with 1 litre of fresh milk. The yoghurt
and milk should have the same
^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit
percentage fat content.
(cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into
If using unpasteurised milk you will
a perforated cooking container.
need to heat it up to 90 °C (do not
^ Select and confirm a temperature of boil) and then leave it to cool.
100 °C. Otherwise the yoghurt will not set.
^ Set and confirm a duration of 1 ^ Pour this milk mixture into 6 or 7
minute. portion sized glass dishes and cover
with heat resistant cling film.
^ Once blanched, plunge the
Special yoghurt jars may also be
vegetables/fruit into ice cold water to
used.
cool them down quickly. Drain them
well. ^ Place the covered dishes on the
rack.
The vegetables/fruit can now be frozen.
^ Reduce the temperature to 40 °C and
confirm your selection.
^ Set a maximum duration of 4 hours
and 59 minutes.
^ Allow the yoghurt to cool and then
place in the refrigerator.
It will not achieve its maximum set until
it has been thoroughly chilled.

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Disinfecting baby bottles Proceed as follows:

The steam oven can be used to ^ Place the condensate tray on the
disinfect baby bottles and other floor of the cooking compartment and
containers. Check beforehand that all place the rack on top of the
parts, teats etc., are declared by the condensate tray.
manufacturer to be heat-resistant to
^ Dismantle, clean and thoroughly
100 °C.
rinse the bottles and space the
individual parts out on the rack,
ensuring that they do not touch one
another. This allows the hot steam to
reach them from all sides.
^ Select and confirm a temperature of
100 °C.
^ Set and confirm a duration of at least
15 minutes.
^ Dry thoroughly using a fresh, clean
tea towel after disinfection. All parts
of the bottles must be completely dry
before they are reassembled to keep
them germ free.

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 Cleaning and care

General notes Appliance front and housing

Disconnect the appliance from the The appliance front and controls and
electricity supply and allow it to cool the housing can be cleaned using a
down to a safe temperature before Miele E-Cloth, or a mild solution of hot
cleaning. Clean the whole appliance water with a little washing-up liquid
and then dry it thoroughly after each applied with a damp cloth. Wipe the
use. surfaces dry using a soft cloth.
Make sure the appliance is completely
Glas
dry before closing the door.
For appliances with glass fronts, a
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean proprietary glass cleaning agent may
this appliance. The steam could be used.
reach electrical components and
cause a short circuit. Pressurised Stainless steel
steam could also cause permanent
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned
damage to the surface and to
using a Miele E-Cloth or with a
components, for which the
proprietary non-abrasive cleaning
manufacturer cannot accept liability.
agent designed specifically for use on
stainless steel.
Do not use cleaners containing
To help prevent resoiling, a
alkalines, soda, acids or chlorides,
conditioning agent for stainless steel
oven sprays, dishwasher cleaner or
can also be used.
abrasive cleaning agents, hard
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
brushes, scouring pads and cloths
or steel wool. You should also avoid See "Optional accessories" for details
using sponges etc. which have of accessories for cleaning and care.
previously been used with abrasive
cleaning agents, as these would
damage the surface.

Do not use commercial cleaning

agents. Only use agents designed
for domestic use.

Do not use cleaning agents or

washing-up liquids containing
aliphatics as these could cause the
seals to swell.

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Oven interior Condensate tray, rack and

Dry the oven interior, oven interior roof, cooking containers
door seal, drip channel, inside of the The condensate tray, rack and cooking
door and the compartment for the water containers should be washed and dried
container after each use. Use a sponge each time they are used.
or absorbent cloth to wipe off the
condensate which has built up. They are all dishwasher safe.

Remove grease deposits with a mild

solution of washing up liquid and warm
water and wipe with clean water.
Over time, the floor heater can become
discoloured by drops of liquid. This
discolouration is easy to remove with a
proprietary cleaner for ceramic
surfaces (see "Optional accessories").
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
After cleaning, wipe the suraface with a
damp cloth to remove any cleaning
agent residues.
The door seal can become porous and
brittle over time. If this is the case, it
should be replaced with a new seal.
Door seals can be ordered from the
Miele Spare Parts Department. See
back page for contact details.

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Water container ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the

insert thoroughly before replacing it
Remove, empty and dry the water
in the water container. When
container after each use. Also remove
replacing the insert (see illustration),
the insert from the water container.
guide it in at an angle a and push
^ Release the insert by pushing the the side with the opening downwards
catches on the sides in towards each b.
other and then pull it out of the
container.

a
b

Do not immerse the water container

in water or clean it in a dishwasher.

It is important to empty the water

container after each use for hygiene
reasons, and also to prevent
condensate building up in the
appliance.

Do not use scouring pads or hard

brushes.

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Coupling seal The coupling seal should be replaced

with a new one if it becomes brittle or
porous over time or if an unusually
large amount of water collects on the
floor of the water container
compartment.
Coupling seals can be ordered from the
Miele Spare Parts Department. See
back page for contact details.

Only use the silicone grease

supplied. On no account must
margarine or oil or any other
domestic grease or fat be used, as
The coupling seal needs to be these can cause the seal to swell.
lubricated regularly. If the water
container becomes difficult to remove
and replace or the fault message F20
appears, rub a small amount of the
silicone grease supplied (see
"Accessories supplied") into the inside
of the coupling seal. When doing this,
do not detach the seal but leave it in
place.
When handling silicone grease, please
observe the following safety measures:
– Remove any silicone grease from
your skin either by wiping it off or by
washing it off.
– If the grease gets into the eyes it
must be rinsed out with plenty of
clean water.
– If it is swallowed, seek medical
advice.

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Descaling An audible tone will sound and "0:22 h"

will appear in the display and the k
Use the descaling tablets supplied symbol will start flashing.
with the appliance (see "Optional
accessories" for reordering details.)
or a proprietary citric acid based
descaling agent to descale the
appliance. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.
Proceed as follows:
The water container will need descaling
after a certain number of operating ^ Fill the water container with 1 litre of
hours. The display will alert you when descaling solution. To make the
this needs done. After switching on, the solution, use cold water and
descaling symbol k and the number 10 descaling tablets, as instructed on
will appear in the display. the packet, or the appropriate
amount of citric acid based
household descaling agent.
^ Push the water container into the
appliance until it connects.
^ Press the function selector.
The number indicates that the
Descaling will now begin. The colon will
appliance can be used a further 10
flash and the k symbol will now light
times before it locks out. If the
up constantly in the display.
appliance is not descaled immediately,
a 9 will appear in the display the next
time the appliance is switched on, and
so on.
The appliance will then lock and it must
be descaled before it can be used
again. It is only possible to cancel the
You can start the descaling programme descaling process during the first
manually before the appliance locks minute. After that the process cannot
out, by pressing the function selector be cancelled.
for 4 seconds with the appliance
switched off. Important: Do not press the function
selector during the descaling
process. If it is pressed before the
end of the process, the whole
process will have to be started from
the beginning again.

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An audible tone will sound and the p After descaling:
symbol will start flashing ten minutes
An audible tone will sound when the
before the end of the descaling
descaling process has been
process. The water container needs to
completed.
be filled with fresh water.
^ Open the door.
^ Remove the water container and
empty it.
^ Switch the appliance off, and then
dry it thoroughly.
^ Remove the water container and
empty it. Remove the insert.
^ Rinse the water container and the
insert thoroughly.
^ Replace the insert and fill the water
container with 1 litre of water. Push
the water container into the appliance
until it connects.
^ Now press the function selector to
continue the descaling process.

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 Programming
The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. Several settings can be
altered in succession.

Programme Display Setting

P 1 Demo-mode OFF the appliance will heat up
ON the appliance will not heat
up
P 2 Audible tone volume S1 to S4 The higher the number, the
louder the audible tone
P 3 Water hardness 1 Soft
2 Medium
3 Hard
4 Very hard

* The factory default settings are shown in bold.

Proceed as follows:
Before you begin, ensure that the
appliance is switched off.
^ Then turn the function selector until
^ Press the function selector gently in the setting you want appears.
and turn it anti-clockwise slightly.
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
^ Then release the function selector. the function selector.
"P1" will appear in the display. ^ After you have altered the settings,
press the function selector until the
^ Turn the function selector until the
display goes out.
programme you want to alter
appears.
^ Confirm your selection by pressing
the function selector.

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 Problem solving guide
... the appliance does not heat up.
Installation work and repairs to
Check whether you set the demo mode
electrical components of this
setting by mistake (see "Programming").
appliance must only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and
competent person in accordance
with current local and national safety ... the water container has become
regulations. Repairs and other work harder to put into the appliance and
by unqualified persons could be take out again.
dangerous. The manufacturer
Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on
cannot be held liable for
the water container with silicone
unauthorised work.
grease, as described in "Coupling
seal".
What to do if, ...

... the fan can still be heard after the

appliance has been switched off. ... the heating up phase lasts an
unusually long time.
The appliance is fitted with a fan which
removes steam from the oven. Check the bottom of the water
The fan will continue to run for a while container.
after the appliance has been switched If a thick layer of limescale has built-up,
off. check the water hardness level that has
been set. Set the correct water
... you cannot switch the appliance hardness level for your water supply
on. (see "Setting the water hardness level"),
and descale the appliance as
Check that the appliance is switched
described in "Descaling".
on at the socket or whether the mains
fuse has blown. If the water hardness level was in fact
set correctly or the problem occurs
If this is not the case, then disconnect
again, contact the Service Department.
the appliance from the electricity
supply for approx. 1 minute. To do this:
– switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug or
– withdraw the mains fuse.
Reconnect to the mains supply and
switch the appliance on. If it still will not
start, contact a qualified electrician or
the Miele Service Department.

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... after moving house the appliance ... when the appliance is switched on,
no longer switches from the heating the k symbol and a number between
up phase to the cooking phase. 1 and 10 or
"0:22h" appear in the display and the
Altitude affects the boiling point of
k symbol flashes.
water. The appliance must be re-set to
take into account the different water The appliance needs to be descaled.
boiling point in its new location (see Proceed as described in "Descaling" in
"Cleaning and heating up for the first "Cleaning and care".
time".)
... F05 or F06 appears in the display.
... during operation an unusually
Switch the appliance off and call the
large amount of steam escapes or
Service Department.
steam escapes from parts of the
steam oven where it does not
... F20 appears in the display.
usually.
The appliance does not heat up.
Check whether
– First of all, check whether the water
– the door is closed properly.
container has been pushed right into
– the door seal is fitted correctly. If the appliance so that it connects.
necessary, press it in all the way Then switch the appliance off and
round the door to make sure it is then back on again.
fitted evenly.
– If the fault occurs again, lightly
– the door seal is damaged, e.g. lubricate the coupling seal on the
cracks can be seen. The seal must water container with silicone grease,
be replaced with a new one. as described in "Coupling seal".
If this does not solve the problem, call If the appliance still will not start, switch
the Miele Service Department. it off and contact the Miele Service
Department.
... the p symbol appears in the
display and an audible tone may ... after a period of time, the door
sound. makes a noise when it is opened and
closed.
Check whether
Lubricate the hinges with the silicone
– the water container has been pushed
grease supplied.
right into the appliance so that it
connects.
– there is sufficient water in the water
container. The water level must be
between the two markings.

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 Optional accessories
Miele offers a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning
and conditioning products for your appliance.
These can be ordered via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see back cover for
contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

Cooking containers
Each stainless steel cooking container has a Gastro-Norm
(GN) size (Example GN 1/3). 1/3 or 1/2 is the width and depth
of the cooking containers as shown below.

DGGL 1
Peforated cooking container, GN 1/3
Gross capacity 1.5 litres / Usable capacity 0.9 litres
325x175x40 mm (WxDxH)

DGG 2
Solid cooking container, GN 1/3
Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0.litres
325x175x65 mm (WxDxH)

DGG 3
Solid cooking container, GN 1/2
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres
325x265x65 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 4
Perforated cooking container, GN 1/2
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres
325x265x65 mm (WxDxH)

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DGGL 5
Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3
Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres
325x175x65 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 6
Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres
325x175x100 mm (WxDxH)

DGG 7
Solid cooking container, GN 1/3
Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres
325x175x100 mm (WxDxH)

DGGL 8
Perforated cooking container, GN 1/2
Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres
325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

DGD
Lid for GN 1/3 cooking containers

Condensate tray
To catch excess moisture, GN 1/2
325x265x40 mm (WxDxH)

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Rack
For placing your own cooking containers on

Cleaning and care products

Miele descaling tablets
6 tablets
For descaling the water container.

Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner

250 ml
Removes discolouration from the floor heater caused by
drops of liquid.
Removes discolouration from cooking containers.

E-Cloth (microfibre cloth)

Removes finger marks and light soiling.

Silicone grease
For lubricating the coupling seal.
Please read the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".

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Miscellaneous
Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S
A die cast aluminium casserole dish with anti-stick surface
and stainless steel lid. Also suitable for use on induction hobs
and with all Miele ovens.
Not suitable for use on gas hobs.
Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg
Dimensions: 325 x 260 x 65 mm (W x D x H)

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 After sales service, data plate
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– Your Miele dealer, or
– the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address).

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve
our service.

When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your
appliance. These are given on the data plate.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described in these instructions.

Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure
that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these instructions.

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 Electrical connection
Connection should be made via a
All electrical work should be carried suitable isolator or a double pole fused
out by a suitably qualified and spur connection unit or fused plug and
competent person, in strict switched socket which complies with
accordance with current local and national and local safety regulations
national safety regulations (BS 7671 and the on/off switch should be easily
in the UK). accessible after the appliance has
been built in.
Installation, repairs and other work
If the switch is not accessible after
by unqualified persons could be
installation (depending on country) an
dangerous. The manufacturer
additional means of disconnection must
cannot be held liable for
be provided for all poles.
unauthorised work.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
Ensure power is not supplied to the a residual current device (RCD), with a
appliance until after installation work trip current of 30 mA.
has been carried out. When switched off there must be an
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the
The appliance must only be isolator switch (including switch, fuses
operated when built-in. This is to and relays).
ensure that all electrical parts are
shielded. Live parts must not be
exposed.
Important U.K.
Do not connect the appliance to the This appliance is supplied for
mains electricity supply via an connection to a single phase 230-240 V
extension lead. These do not 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
Please ensure that the connection data following code:
quoted on the data plate match the Green/yellow = earth
household mains supply.
Blue = neutral
Brown = live

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE EARTHED

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 Electrical connection
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 Important
The fuse cover must be refitted when The electrical safety of this appliance
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover can only be guaranteed when
is lost, the plug must not be used until a continuity is complete between the
suitable replacement is obtained. The appliance and an effective earthing
colour of the correct replacement cover system, which complies with local and
is that of the coloured insert in the base national regulations. It is most important
of the plug, or the colour that is that this basic safety requirement is
embossed in words on the base of the tested regularly and where there is any
plug (as applicable to the design of doubt the household wiring should be
plug fitted). inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
Replacement fuses should be ASTA
for the consequences of an inadequate
approved to BS 1362 and have the
earthing system such as electric shock.
correct rating. Replacement fuses and
fuse covers may be purchased from
The manufacturer cannot be held
your local electrical supplier.
liable for damage caused by
incorrect installation or connection.

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 Technical data
This appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for
connection to an a.c. single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply.
Dimensions (H x W x D):
- Appliance see illustration
- Cooking compartment 24.0 x 33.5 x 27.5 cm
Weight: 19.3 kg
Test certificate awarded: VDE

a Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance

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