Miele DG 6300 manual

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    Operating and installation instructions Steam oven To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 09 568 110 e n-G B[...]

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    Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6 Caring for the environment .........................................1 2 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 3 Front view ........................................................1 3 Accessories supplied ............................................[...]

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    Additional functions ..............................................3 0 Start time / Finish ..................................................3 0 Minute minder ....................................................3 1 System lock ......................................................3 3 General notes ...................................................[...]

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    Proving yeast dough ...............................................7 1 Dissolving gelatine .................................................7 1 Melting chocolate .................................................7 2 Skinning vegetables and fruit ........................................7 3 Apple storage ...............................................[...]

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    Installing the appliance ...........................................1 0 7 Electrical connection .............................................1 0 8 Connection cable .................................................1 0 9 After sales service, data plate, guarantee ............................1 1 0 Contents 5[...]

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    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[...]

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    Safety with children ~ Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the appliance 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 oven unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise a[...]

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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. ~ A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance. ~ The electrical safety of th[...]

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    ~ Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine original Miele spare parts. ~ If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, the appliance must connected to the electrical supply by a suitably q[...]

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    Correct use ~ The steam oven becomes hot when in use. You could burn yourself on the 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 co[...]

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    Cleaning and care ~ Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. 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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Automatic door release for reducing steam d Door seal e Suction tube f Compartment for water container g Water container h Drip channel i Floor heater j Temperature sensor k Side runners l Steam inlet Guide to the appliance 13[...]

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    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 DGG 21 To catch excess moisture 325 x 430 x 40 mm ( WxDxH ) DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres 3 2 5[...]

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    Control panel This appliance is operated using dial controls and sensor switches. The dials can be turned 360° clockwise or anti-clockwise and can be retracted by pressing them. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume&quo[...]

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    Display The following symbols appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Explanation A maximum of 3 options appear in the display. If more options are available a scroll bar will also appear in the display. - - - A dotted line will appear under the last option available. The beginning of the list will appear under the dotted line. L A ti[...]

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    Water container The maximum water level is 2.0 litres, the minimum 0.5 litres. These levels are indicated on the container. Do not exceed the maximum level. The amount of water required for cooking will depend on the type of food. Opening the door during cooking will increase the amount used. Depending on the food being cooked you may need to refil[...]

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    Cooking phase The cooking phase begins when the set temperature is reached. During the cooking phase the duration remaining will be shown in the display. Steam reduction The appliance door will automatically open a fraction shortly before the end of a cooking programme to release some of the steam from the cabinet. The door will then close automati[...]

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    The steam oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be requested to select some basic settings which are needed to set up the appliance up for using for the first time. Set language and country ^ Turn the right hand dial until the language you want[...]

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    Set the time of day ^ Turn the dial to highlight the time of day. ^ Confirm with "OK". Select the display format you want. You have the following options: – On : The time is displayed when the oven is switched off. – Off : The time is not displayed when the oven is switched off.. – Night dimming : The time is only displayed between [...]

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    Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet. The appliance has undergone a function test in the factory. Residual water from this testing may have trickled back into the cabinet during transportation. [...]

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    Setting the correct boiling point for water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point for water, as this varies according to the altitude of the location of the appliance. This procedure also flushes out the waterways. This process must be carried out to ensure efficient functioning of your appliance. ^ Run the applianc[...]

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    Function / menu Recommended temperature Temperature range Steam cooking 2 Suitable for all types of food, bottling, juicing, special applications and menu cooking 100 °C 212 °F 40 - 100 °C / 105 - 212 °F Reheat Ç For gentle reheating of cooked food 100 °C 212 °F 80 - 100 °C 180 °F - 212 °F Defrost ) For gentle defrosting of frozen food 60[...]

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    Preparation ^ Fill the water container up to at least the "min" marker. Only use cold mains tap water . Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Switch the appliance on with the s sensor. Select a function ^ Select the function y[...]

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    At the end of the cooking duration At the end of the cooking duration an audible tone will sound and "Steam reduction" and "Programme finished" will appear in the display. The door will open slightly during steam reduction. Wait until "Steam reduction" goes out in the display before opening the door and removing the fo[...]

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    During use Interrupting operation Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory. Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated. Danger of burning. You could burn yourself on the oven interio[...]

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    Save your programme You can save your frequently used cooking processes to "User programmes". The word "Save" will appear in the display at the end of the programme. ^ Confirm with "OK". A summary of the programme will then appear in the display. ^ Confirm with "OK". You can now save the cooking programme. Yo[...]

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    User programmes You can save up to 20 cooking programmes under their own individual names in the "User programmes" menu. If user programmes have already been created and saved, they will appear in the display. You have the following options: Edit programmes Create programme Use this option to create a new user programme. Change programme [...]

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    To save the programme You can save the programme using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK". ^ Turn the dial to "Save". ^ Select the name you want. When you are happy with the name press L and confirm with "OK". ^ Information about the programme will then appear in the di[...]

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    Start time / Finish You can delay the start of a programme. The oven will then switch on automatically. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling programme. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the programme to start. Use "Ready at" to enter the time of day at which you want the programme to end. [...]

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    To delete a setting You cannot delete a start or finish time. To delete these you have to cancel the whole cooking process. ^ Touch # . "Cancel cooking" will appear in the display. ^ Select "Yes" and then press "OK" to confirm. Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilin[...]

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    Entering settings ^ Touch the l sensor. ^ Set the hours. ^ Confirm with "OK". ^ Set the minutes. ^ Confirm with "OK". ^ Set the seconds. ^ Confirm with "OK". The time set will then appear in the display. To change a setting ^ Touch l . ^ Select and confirm "Change". ^ Set the time you want and press "OK&[...]

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    System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being switched on by mistake. The appliance is delivered with the system lock deactivated (factory default setting). If you wish to use it you will need to alter the setting (see "Settings"). If activated the $ symbol will show in the display when the oven is switched off. To deactivate t[...]

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    This section contains general information. You will find more detailed information about particular foods and how to cook them in the other sections. The advantages of cooking with steam Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is not immersed in water. Cooking with steam also retains the true taste of the food better than conventi[...]

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    – Place the cooking containers on the rack and not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container. Condensate tray Place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf runner when using perforated containers. The tray will collec[...]

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    Temperature A maximum temperature of 100 °C is reached in the steam oven. Most types of food will cook at this temperature. Some more delicate types of food, such as soft fruit, must be cooked at lower temperatures as otherwise they will burst. More information is given in the relevant section. Combination with a Gourmet warming drawer When the wa[...]

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    Vegetables Fresh Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. Frozen food Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand, unless they have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together. Break up vegetables that have frozen toge[...]

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    Duration As with conventional methods, when cooking vegetables with steam the cooking duration will depend on the size and also whether you want the vegetables to be al dente or soft/well done. Example: waxy potatoes, cut into quarters = approx. 18 minutes waxy potatoes, cut in half = approx. 22 minutes Brussels sprouts, large, al dente = approx. 1[...]

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    Duration in minutes Chicory, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped 3 Corn on the cob 30–35 Courgettes, sliced 2–3 Curly kale, chopped 23–26 Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, cut into strips 4–5 Firm potatoes, peeled whole halved quartered 27–29 21–22 16–18 Fairly firm potatoes, peeled whole halved quartered 25–27 19–21 17–18 Floury[...]

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    Duration in minutes Red cabbage, chopped 23–26 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Romanesco, whole 22–25 Savoy cabbage, chopped 10–11 Spinach 1–2 Spring cabbage, chopped 10–11 Sprouts 10–12 Swede, chopped 6–7 Sugar snap peas 5–7 White asparagus 9–10 White cabbage, chopped 12 Steam cooking 40[...]

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    Meat Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way. Frozen food Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking in the steam oven (see "Defrosting"). Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. for a stew, sear the meat in a pan on the hob first. Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the textu[...]

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    Settings Further programmes > Cook meat, or Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to start with. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer. Meat [...]

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    Sausages Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 90 °C Duration: see chart Sausages Duration in minutes Bologna sausages 6–8 Frankfurters 6–8 Veal sausages 6–8 Steam cooking 43[...]

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    Fish Fresh Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet. Frozen food Defrost frozen fish before cooking (see "Defrosting"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to season fish with salt when cooking with steam as this method retai[...]

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    Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish, the longer the cooking duration .A3c m thick piece of fish weighing 500 g will take longer to cook tha na2c m thick piece of fish weighing 500 g. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Use the cooking du[...]

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    The cooking durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter time it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer. Temperature in °C Duration in minutes Atlantic cod fillet 100 6 Carp, 1.5 kg 100 18–25 Coley fillet 85 [...]

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    Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the shellfish. Cooking containers If using a perforated container, grease it first. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart. When cooking shellfish i[...]

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    Mussels Fresh , Only cook mussels which are closed. N.B. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked. Danger of food poisoning. Steep fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to clean them. Frozen food Defrost frozen mussels before cooking. Duration The longer mus[...]

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    Rice Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients are lost. Settings Automatic > Rice > ... > Steam cooking or Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Ratio Rice : Liquid Durat[...]

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    Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx. 1 / 3 . Fresh Fresh pasta, such as you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, does not need to absorb water. Cook fresh pa[...]

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    Dumplings Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is because even although they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart D[...]

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    Grain Grain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked in liquid.The proportion of grain to liquid depends on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Ratio Grain : Liquid Duration in minutes Amaranth 1 : 1.5 15–17 Bulgur 1 : 1.5 9 Green spelt, whole 1 : 1 18–20[...]

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    Dried pulses Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking. With unsoaked pulses a specific ratio of pulses : water is required. S[...]

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    Unsoaked Duration in minutes Ratio Pulses : Liquid Beans Adzuki beans 95–105 1 : 3 Black beans 100–120 1 : 3 Haricot beans 80–90 1 : 3 Kidney beans 130–140 1 : 3 Pinto beans 115–135 1 : 3 Lentils Brown lentils 13–14 1 : 2 Red lentils 7 1 : 2 Peas Green split peas 60–70 1 : 3 Yellow split peas 110–130 1 : 3 Steam cooking 54[...]

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    Hen's eggs Use a perforated container to boil eggs in the steam oven. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. When using a solid container for make egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, remember to grease it first. Settings Auto[...]

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    Fruit Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a glaze for a fruit flan. Settings Automatic > Fruit > ... > Steam co[...]

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    Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) Before cooking meals with the Menu cooking function switch off the moisture reduction system (see "Settings"). You can use the steam oven to cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking durations, e.g. fish fillet with rice and broccoli. Each dish is placed in the oven at diffe[...]

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    Example Rice 20 minutes Fish fillet 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes (1st duration: rice) 6 minutes less 4 minutes = 2 minutes (2nd duration: fish fillet) Remaining time = 4 minutes (3rd duration: broccoli) Duration 20 min - rice 6 min - fish fillet 4 min - broccoli Setting 14 min 2 min 4 min ^ Make sure Steam red[...]

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    Reheating The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have been prepared previously (e.g. meat, vegetables and potatoes). Suitable containers Sma[...]

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    Procedure ^ Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to steam. ^ Then place the plate on the rack in the oven. Settings Reheat, or Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Duration in minutes Casserole 8–10 Fish fillet 6–8 Meat 8–10 Poultry 8–10 Plated meals 8–[...]

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    Defrost It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exception: 50 °C for minced meat and game Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting. Exceptions: Leave bread, biscuits and cakes in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb[...]

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    Tips Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2–5 minutes should be enough. When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g. berries, chops, fish fillets etc. separate it about half-way through the defrosting[...]

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    Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temperature in °C Defrosting duration in minutes Standing time in minutes Baked goods Creamed mixture cakes / biscuits 400 60 15 10–15 Puff pastries / Yeast buns 60 10–12 10–15 Bread / rolls Bread rolls 60 30 2 Rye bread, sliced 250 60 40 15 Wholegrain bread, sliced 250 60 65 15 White bread, sliced 150 60 30 [...]

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    Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temperature in °C Defrosting duration in minutes Standing time in minutes Fish Fish fillets 400 60 15 10–15 Lobster 300 60 25–30 10–15 Small shrimps 300 60 4–6 5 Trout 500 60 15–18 10–15 Meat Cutlets / chops / sausages 800 60 25–35 15–20 Goulash 500 60 30–40 10–15 Goulash 1000 60 50–60 10–15[...]

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    Bottling Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition for bottling. Glass jars Use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable. Make sure that all the glass jars are the same size so that bottling is carried out evenly. After you have[...]

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    Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off. Then cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx. 24 hours. Procedure ^ Place the rack on the lowest shelf level. ^ Place the jars on the rack (all the same size). Ensure that they do not touch one another. Settings Automatic > ([...]

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    Produce Temperature in °C Duration in minutes* Fruit with pips Apples 90 50 Apple sauce 90 65 Quinces 90 65 Vegetables Beans 100 120 Broad beans 100 120 Gherkins 90 55 * The times 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. Special[...]

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    Extracting juice with steam You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit, such as berries and cherries. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also produce a more intense flavour. Preparation Sort and clean the fruit. Cut out any blemishes. Remove the[...]

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    Making yoghurt To make yoghurt, you will need either fresh live yoghurt or yoghurt culture, obtainable from health food shops. Use natural yoghurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yoghurt is not suitable. The yoghurt must be fresh (short storage time) You can use either unchilled long-life or fresh milk. Long-life milk can be u[...]

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    Tip When using yoghurt enzyme, yoghurt can be made from a milk / cream mixture. Mix 3/4 litre milk with 1/4 litre cream. Procedure ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk or make up the mixture with yoghurt enzyme, following the instructions on the packaging. ^ Pour the mixture into glass jars and seal the jars. ^ Place the sealed jars in a cookin[...]

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    Proving yeast dough Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack. Settings Further programmes > Prove dough or Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 40 °C Duration: according to the recipe Dissolving gelatine Procedure ^ Gelatine leaves: Completely cover the gelatine leaves with cold water and le[...]

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    Melting chocolate You can use the steam oven for melting any type of chocolate. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. Leave chocolate cake covering in its packaging, and place in a perforated cooking container. ^ Place large quantities in a solid cooking container and small quantities in a cup or a bowl. ^ Cover the container or the di[...]

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    Skinning vegetables and fruit Procedure ^ Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the fruit/vegetables in a perforated cooking container. ^ To blanch almonds, it is important to plunge them into cold water as soon as they are taken out of the oven otherwise the skin cannot be r[...]

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    Apple storage You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them for. Once treated, the apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit. Settings Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 50 °C Durati[...]

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    Sweating onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions up into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking container with a little butter. ^ Cover the container or the dish with a lid or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot [...]

  • Page 76

    Disinfect items The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other containers so that at the end of the programme they are as germ free as they would have been had they been boiled. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc. are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 °C and also that they can withstand hot steam. All[...]

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    Decrystallise honey Procedure ^ Loosen the lid and place the jar of honey in a perforated cooking container or on the rack. ^ Stir the honey once during the cooking duration. Settings Automatic > Special > Decrystallise honey or Steam cooking 2 Temperature: 60 °C Duration: 90 minutes (depending on the size of the jar or the amount of honey i[...]

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    Your appliance has a wide range of Automatic programmes. Each one contains the relevant cooking function, temperature and duration. All you have to do is select the Automatic programme you want and select how well done you want the food cooked. The degree of doneness and browning levels are shown in a bar graph with seven segments.The factory defau[...]

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    ^ Select "Automatic". ^ Select the appropriate sub-menu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the type of vegetables (e.g. cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm any further options. ^ Select the cooking method you want to use and how well cooked you want the food cooked. Continue cooking If by the end of an Automatic programme the food is not cooked e[...]

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    Vegetables Blanching Steam cooking Bottling Beans Green beans Yellow beans Broad beans French beans Runner beans x x x x x x x x x x x x - - x Broccoli x x - Carrots Chantenay carrots Baby carrots Main crop carrots x x x x x x - - - Cauliflower Whole Florets x x x x - - Chard x x - Chinese cabbage x x - Corn on the cob x x - Fennel x x - Kale x x -[...]

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    Vegetables Blanching Steam cooking Bottling Asparagus White asparagus Green asparagus xx - Courgettes x x - Savoy cabbage x x - Spinach x x - Spring cabbage x x - Sugar snap peas x x - White cabbage x x - Fish Steam cooking Carp x Cod x Coley x Seabream x Trout x Haddock x Halibut x Monk fish x Nile perch x Pikeperch x Plaice x Pollock x Rose fish [...]

  • Page 82

    Fruit Blanching Steam cooking Bottling Apples x x x Cherries x x x Pears x x - Plums x x x Hen's eggs Steam cooking Extra large Soft x Medium x Hard x Large Soft x Medium x Hard x Medium Soft x Medium x Hard x Small Soft x Medium x Hard x Special applications Bacon Dissolving gelatine Decrystallise honey Heating flannels Making yoghurt Melting[...]

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    Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are indicated by a tick L next to them. " # " Back" takes you to the previous screen or level. After confirming "OK" or if you do not make a selection within appro[...]

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    The factory setting for each option is shown in bold . Option Available settings Language J Deutsch , English and other languages Country Time of day Display Off / On / Night dimming Clock format 1 2h/ 24 h Set Date To set the date Lighting On / On for 15 seconds Display brightness Set the brightness Volume Buzzer tones Keypad tone Units Weight g o[...]

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    Option Available settings Water hardness Soft (< 8.4 °dH, < 1.5mmol/l) Medium ( 8.4 - 14 °dH, 1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) Hard (> 14 °dH, > 2.5 mmol/l) Showroom programme Demo mode On / Off Factory default Settings Reset / Do not reset User programmes Delete / Do not delete Recommended temperatures Reset / Do not reset Settings 85[...]

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    , Danger of injury. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Danger of damage. Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use commercial cleaning agents. Only use agents designed for domestic use. Do not use cleaning agents or w[...]

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    Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surfaces to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a damp microfibre cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. After cleaning dry with a soft cloth. All surfaces are susceptible to sc[...]

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    Oven interior Dry the oven interior, door seal, drip channel, inside of the door and the compartment for the water container after each use. Use a sponge or absorbent cloth to wipe off the condensate which has built up. Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse with clean water and then dry [...]

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    Water container Remove and empty the water container after each use. Rinse it by hand and then dry it to prevent limescale. Side runners The runners can be cleaned with water and washing-up liquid or in a dishwasher. ^ Pull the runners out from the side first a , then pull them forwards and out of the oven b . ^ When replacing the runners, make sur[...]

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    Descaling To prevent the risk of damage you should only use the special Miele descaling tablets for descaling the appliance (see "Optional accessories"). Do not let descaling agent come into contact with the metal control panel or the handle as this could cause marks to appear. Should descaling agent get onto these surfaces, wipe it away [...]

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    It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first 6 minutes. Do not switch the appliance off during the descaling process. If if is switched off before the end of the process, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again. The water container will need emptying and refilling with fresh tap water twice during [...]

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    A message will appear in the display when the descaling process has been completed. After descaling ^ Switch off the appliance. ^ Remove, empty and dry the water container. ^ Dry the oven interior. Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is completely dry. Cleaning and care 92[...]

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    Oven door To remove the oven door Before removing the door, the locking clamps on both hinges have to be released. ^ Open the door fully. ^ To release the locking clamps on the hinges press and turn them upwards as far as they will go until they are at an angle. See illustration. Danger of injury. Do not attempt to take the door off when it is in a[...]

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    ^ Raise the door up till it rests open. ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and lift it evenly upwards off the hinge retainers. Do not lift the door off by the handle. The handle could break and damage the door glass. Make sure that you lift the door off equally on both sides. To replace it ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and carefully fi[...]

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    With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a fault, and to correct it. You should, however, note the following: , Installation work and re[...]

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    Problem Possible cause and remedy The fan can still be heard after the appliance has been switched off. The appliance is fitted with a fan which removes steam from the oven. The fan will continue to run for a while after the appliance has been switched off. It will switch itself off automatically after a while. A humming noise can be heard after sw[...]

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    Problem Possible cause and remedy The "Start at" and "Ready at" functions have not worked. These functions will not work for the "Descaling" programme. The temperature in the oven is too high, e.g. after a programme has finished. ^ Open the door and let the oven cool down. The oven lighting is not working. The lamp is [...]

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    Miele offer a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your Miele appliances. These can be ordered online at: or from Miele (see back cover for contact details) Cooking containers There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking containers available in different sizes: DGGL 1 Perforated cooking container Gr[...]

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    DGGL 5 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x6 5m m( WxDxH ) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x1 0 0m m( WxDxH ) DGG 7 Solid cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x1 0 0m m( WxD[...]

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    DGD 1/2 Lid for 325 x 265 mm cooking containers Condensate tray To catch excess moisture 3 2 5x4 3 0x4 0m m( WxDxH ) Rack For placing your own cooking containers on Cleaning and care products Descaling tablets Qty 6 For descaling the appliance. Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes discolouration from the floor heater caused by dro[...]

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    Microfibre cloth Removes finger marks and light soiling Other accessories Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S Die-cast aluminium casserole dish with non-stick surface and stainless steel lid. Also suitable for use on an extended zone of induction hobs and in all Miele ovens. Not suitable for use on gas hobs. Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg. Dimensions[...]

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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 appliance to the mains electricity[...]

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    Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance! e Mains connection cable Appliance and building-in dimensions 103[...]

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    Installation in a base unit When building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please also observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth required for the hob. * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to th[...]

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    Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance! e Mains connection cable f Ventilation cut-o[...]

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    Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front Appliance and building-in dimensions 106[...]

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    ^ Push the appliance into the niche and align it. For correct functioning of the steam generator please make sure that the appliance is horizontally level. The maximum deviation tolerated is 2°. ^ Secure the appliance into the unit by screwing the two wood screws 3.5 x 25 mm (supplied) into the vertical trim on either side of the appliance (see il[...]

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    All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person, in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Ensure power is not supplie[...]

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    Important U.K. This appliance is supplied for connection to a single phase 230 V 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Important The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guar[...]

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    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele dealer, or – the Miele service department. Contact details for Miele are given on the back cover of this manual. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions. When c[...]

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    M.-Nr. 09 568 110 / 01 e n-G B DG 6300 / DG 6400[...]