Miele DGC 5070 manual

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    Operating instructions Steam combi oven DGC 5070 DGC 5080 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. 07 207 630 e n-G B[...]

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    Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5 Caring for the environment .........................................1 0 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 1 Front view ........................................................1 1 Accessories supplied ............................................[...]

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    Operation .......................................................2 8 During operation ..................................................2 8 Interrupting operation ............................................2 8 Changing a programme ..........................................2 8 Saving settings .................................................2 9 Ins[...]

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    Cleaning and care ................................................4 7 General notes ....................................................4 7 Appliance front ...................................................4 8 Oven interior .....................................................4 9 Accessories ......................................................5 [...]

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    This steam combi oven conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the steam combi oven, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on its installation, safety, use a[...]

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    Safety with children ~ Activate the safety lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the appliance inadvertently. ~ Keep children away from the steam combi oven at all times. It is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow them to play with it or to play with the controls. Supervise children whilst you are using it. ~ Older children m[...]

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    ~ This appliance is supplied with a moulded plug ready for connection to a switched socket. If you wish to connect it to a double-pole fused spur connection unit, or to an isolator switch or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and nati[...]

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    Correct use ~ 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. ~ When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the oven or taking t[...]

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    ~ Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects near the appliance could catch fire. The life of the appliance could also be reduced. ~ Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking at a sufficiently high [...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Rather than just thr[...]

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    Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Door seal d Grease filter in oven ceiling e Steam channel f Water container (with insert) g Compartment for water container h Contact point for water container i Shelf runners with 6 levels j Steam inlet k Drip channel in the oven l Grease filter in back wall m Floor heater n Oven interior lighting [...]

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    Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your combi steam oven as well as a range of optional ones are available to order (see "Optional accessories"). Condensate tray To catch excess moisture, GN 2/3 325x350x40 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking container, GN 1/2 gross capacity 2.0 litres / useable capacity 1.7 litres 325x2[...]

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    Food probe For precise temperature controlled cooking The food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat (core temperature) Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal on the water container Descaling tablets For descaling the water container Guide to the appliance 13[...]

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    Control panel a ON/OFF sensor b Selector sensors c Numerical key pad d Minute minder e "Clear" f Display Guide to the appliance 14[...]

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    Sensor controls Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You can adjust the volume in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume"). Sensor Function s For switching the appliance on and off. C For scrolling through the menus. For selecting the option or value shown in the [...]

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    The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Meaning ß Appears beside an option or a prompt, e.g. "Continue" and is allocated to a sensor. You select the option you want by pressing the sensor beside the dot. p A maximum of 3 options can be shown in the display. These arrows indicate if more than three[...]

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    Condensate tray Place the condensate tray on the lowest shelf runner when using perforated containers or roasting on the rack. The tray will collect any drops of liquid and allow them to be removed easily. Grease filters The grease filter in the oven ceiling must be fitted for every programme. Fit the grease filter in the back wall for all roasting[...]

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    Cooking duration (time) Depending on the function, you can set a cooking duration of between 1 minute and 10 or 12 hours. The duration of the Maintenance and Menu cooking functions is set at the factory and cannot be changed. With functions and programmes that use steam only, the cooking duration counts down once the set temperature is reached. Wit[...]

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    Oven interior lighting For energy saving reasons, the oven compartment lighting has been set at the factory to go out after the programme has begun. To switch the lighting on for a short time during operation, touch one of the inactive sensors on the left or right hand side of the display. If you want the oven compartment to be illuminated the whol[...]

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    Setting up the appliance for using for the first time The steam combi 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. Follow the instruct[...]

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    Time of day You will then be requested to enter the Time of day. You can either use the sensors next to + and - or the numerical keypad to enter the time. Enter the time as 4 figures, e.g. 10 minutes past 9 o'clock in the morning = 09:10. ^ Enter the hour and minutes and confirm with "OK". Time of day display You will then be asked i[...]

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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" section of this booklet. Cleaning for the first time Remove any protective foil. Water container Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see "Cleaning and care / Water co[...]

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    Setting the correct boiling point for water The boiling point for water at a high altitude above sea level will be lower than the boiling point for water at sea level. To adjust the boiling point for the altitude in your area, fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Brief operating instructions / Filling the water container") [...]

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    Please refer to the "User instructions" booklet supplied with your appliance for more information on the following functions as well as tips on how to use your steam combi oven. Function / Menu Recommended temperature Temperature range 2 Steam cooking Universal Cooking of all types of food, bottling, extracting juice with steam °C 100 °[...]

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    Function / Menu Recommended temperature Temperature range 2 Menu cooking -- Various types of food can be cooked to be ready at the same time User programmes -- You can create and store cooking processes U Cake plus °C 160 °F 325 °C 30 - 225 °F 85 - 435 For cake mixtures ( Reheat °C 130 °F 265 °C 120 - 140 °F 250 - 285 ) Defrost °C 60 °F 1[...]

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    Filling the water container ^ Fill the water container with mains tap water up to at least the "min" marker. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use mains tap water . Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. If the water container is not positioned corre[...]

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    Setting the moisture level (with Combination mode and Reheat) ^ Enter the moisture level you require with +/- or the numerical keypad. At the end of the cooking duration At the end of the cooking programme an audible tone will sound and "Programme finished" will appear in the display. With some programmes, "Steam reduction" will[...]

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    During operation 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. Functions using steam: Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the steam oven and wait until the steam has dissipated. When putting cooking containers[...]

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    Saving settings You can save the settings for a cooking programme while it is in progress, so that you can call it up again from the User Programmes menu at a later date. ^ Select "Change". ^ Touch one of the sensors next to the arrows until "Save as" appears. ^ Select "Save as". A summary will appear in the display. ^[...]

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    Steam cooking / Defrost ^ Full the water container and push it into the appliance. ^ Insert the condensate tray at the lowest level. ^ Place the food in the appliance. ^ Switch on the appliance. ^ Select the function you want. ^ Either confirm the recommended temperature with "OK" or enter and confirm another temperature. ^ Enter the cook[...]

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    Food probe The food thermometer can be used with the Combi mode / Roasting and Fan plus functions. A prompt will appear in the display to remind you if the food thermometer should be used with a particular automatic programme. ^ Insert the food probe as far as possible into the meat. The tip should be inserted into the thickest part of the meat. Ma[...]

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    Combination mode The combination mode works with by combining fan heat and steam. You can combine up to six cooking stages in a combination mode programme. You can set the temperature, moisture level and duration or core temperature for each cooking stage. The cooking programme will be carried out in the order in which the individual stages are ent[...]

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    Cooking stage 2 ^ Set the temperature and confirm with "Continue". ^ Set the moisture level and confirm with "Continue". ^ Select "Duration" or "Set the core temperature" (only when roasting). ^ Set the duration or core temperature and confirm with "Continue". ^ Select "Add another cooking stag[...]

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    Fan plus / Cake plus For these functions the water container must be empty and located in the appliance so that it can collect the moisture which comes out of the food. The grease filter on the back wall must be removed for baking. Exception: fit the grease filter in the back wall when baking open deep fresh fruit flans, e.g. plum or damson or pizz[...]

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    Automatic The weight entry in the Automatic programmes refers to the weight per piece. For example, you can cook just one piece of salmon weighing 250 g or 10 pieces of salmon weighing 250 g at the same time. ^ Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into the appliance. ^ Switch on the appliance s . ^ Select the programme you want[...]

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    Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) The Menu cooking programme uses steam only which means that meat, for example, will not be browned. You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The steam combi oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so the food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first.[...]

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    User programmes You can save up to 25 cooking programmes each with a maximum of 6 cooking stages under names of your choice in the User programmes menu. All the functions listed under "User programmes" can be combined with one another. If you have not yet created any user programmes, the display will only show the functions. If user progr[...]

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    Save The programme can be saved using the pre-set name, e.g. "Dish 1", or with a name of your choice, e.g. "Minestrone" or a combination of both, e.g. "Dish 1 Minestrone" Use the sensors on the left and right hand side of the alphabet to highlight the letters you want and confirm them with "Select character".[...]

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    Start time / Finish You can delay the start time. The appliance will switch on automatically. It is not possible to delay the start time when using Menu cooking and Maintenance. With "Start time" you enter the time of day at which you want the programme to start. With "Finish" you enter the time of day at which you want the prog[...]

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    Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can also use the minute minder when a programme is running, e.g. as a reminder to stir a dish or add seasoning etc. You can set a time for the minute minder of between 1 second and 9 hours 59 minutes. A minute minder time of up to 10 minutes will[...]

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    Lighting You can set the lighting to stay on when the appliance is not being operated. This is useful for cleaning the appliance, for example. ^ Switch on the appliance s . ^ Select "Lighting". System lock The lock prevents the steam combi oven being switched on unintentionally, by children for example. The appliance is delivered with the[...]

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    Some of the standard steam combi oven settings (factory default settings) have an alternative which you can select if required. You can alter several settings one after the other. Proceed as follows: ^ Switch on the appliance. ^ Select the Settings menu. ^ Select the setting you want to change. A tick L will indicate which setting is currently sele[...]

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    Lighting You can choose whether you want the oven compartment to be illuminated throughout the cooking process or only for 15 seconds. Start The appliance has been set at the factory so that the programme will start automatically a few seconds after the last entry is made. You can alter this setting so that the programme has to be started manually.[...]

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    Water hardness The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4). You can set the steam oven for the water hardness level in your area. 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. The water hardness is[...]

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    Showroom programme This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the appliance without the heater elements working. Do not activate this setting for domestic use! If you select and activate this option by mistake, you can deactivate it as follows: – Demo programme ^ Select the "Off" option and follow the instructions in the disp[...]

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    Factory default All settings: any changes you have made to settings in the "Settings" menu will be reset to the factory default setting. Saved user programmes will be kept. User programmes : all saved user programmes will be deleted. Main menu : the main menu will be reset to the factory default setting. Recommended temperatures : recomme[...]

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    Miele offer a range of branded cleaning and conditioning products. See “Optional accessories”. General notes Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. Clean the whole appliance and then dry it thoroughly after each use. Make sure the appliance is completely dry before c[...]

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

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    Oven interior The oven interior is made from stainless steel which has been treated with a special PerfectClean finish which gives the surface an iridescent appearance. PerfectClean surfaces have very good anti-stick properties and are easy to clean. However, it is very important to clean the surfaces each time the steam combi oven is used. The sur[...]

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    After a programme using steam Use a sponge or absorbent cloth to wipe off the condensate which has built up in the compartment. Remove light, greasy soiling with a sponge and a solution of washing-up liquid and hot water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then dry the oven interior with a soft cloth. You can then leave the oven to dry automatic[...]

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    Floor heater After prolonged use, the floor heater can become discoloured by drops of liquid. This discolouration can be removed with a non-abrasive stainless steel spiral pad. Door seal Grease desposits on the seal between the inside of the oven door and the oven interior can cause it to become brittle and cracked. Clean the door seal after every [...]

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    Accessories Condensate tray, rack, cooking containers and baking tray Wash and dry the condensate tray, rack, cooking containers and baking tray after each use. They are all dishwasher safe. Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discolouration on the cooking containers. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see &[...]

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    Grease filters Clean the grease filters after every roasting programme with a solution of washing-up liquid and hot water or in the dishwasher. ^ Pull the grease filter on the back panel upwards to remove it. If the grease filter for the back panel is cleaned in the dishwasher, results are better if the filter is placed horizontally in the basket. [...]

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    Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and the pull it out of the container. ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container. When replacing the insert, guide it in at an angle a and [...]

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    Coupling seal 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 "Guide to the appliance / Accessories supplied") into the inside of the coupling seal. Do not take the seal out to lubricate it! When handling silicone grease, please observ[...]

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    Maintenance Soak ^ Allow the oven interior to cool down. ^ Remove all accessories and fill the water container with fresh tap water. ^ Select "Maintenance". ^ Select "Soak". The soaking process takes approx. 10 minutes. Drying ^ Dry the oven interior with a soft cloth. ^ Select "Maintenance". ^ Select "Drying"[...]

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    ^ Fill the water container with 1 litre of descaling solution. Follow the instructions on the descaling agent packaging carefully. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. ^ Switch the appliance on and select "Maintenance / Descale". ^ Confirm with "Continue". The descaling process will now begin. It is o[...]

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    Oven door It is much easier to clean the oven interior if you remove the door first. To remove the door ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges. ^ Slowly close the door until the raised levers are touching the frame. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up and off the hinges. To refit the [...]

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    To dismantle the door The oven door consists of three glass panels: an inner a , middle b and outer c panel as shown in the illustration. In the rare event that condensate has worked its way in between the glass panels, the door can be dismantled in order to clean the individual panels. ^ Remove the door. ^ Cover a suitable table with a soft cloth [...]

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    ^ Open the inner panel towards you. Then pull it out as far as possible in its retainer (see detail). ^ Push the middle glass panel b in its retainer d in the direction of the arrow into the front clips e . Cleaning and care 60[...]

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    ^ Pull the middle panel b upwards out of its retainer at the back and then remove it from the front clips. The individual glass panels can now be cleaned with a sponge and a solution of hot water and a little washing up liquid. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Cleaning and care 61[...]

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    To reassemble the door ^ Insert the middle panel into the clips at the front and then lower the panel carefully and locate securely in position at the rear. Make sure when inserting the panel that the material number f is visible in the lower right hand corner (see illustration). ^ Slide in the middle panel back as far as it will go. ^ Then push th[...]

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    , Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances must only 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). Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Wh[...]

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    ... the water container has become harder to put into the appliance and take out again. Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water container with silicone grease, as described in "Cleaning and care / Coupling seal". ... the heating up phase lasts an unusually long time. Check the bottom of the water container. If a thick layer of li[...]

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    ... a whistling sound is heard when the appliance is switched on again. When the door is closed, the pressure has to equalise, which can cause a whistling sound. This is not a fault. ... the lighting in the oven is defective. Call Service to replace the lamp. ... "Start time" and "Finish" do not show in the display. – These fu[...]

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    ... F and a number appear in the display. This combination indicates a fault. – F 20: The appliance does not heat up. Check whether the water container has been pushed right into the appliance so that it connects. Switch the appliance off and then back on again. – A fault message will appear if the temperature of the oven compartment has not ri[...]

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    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).[...]

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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[...]

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    Condensate tray To catch excess moisture, GN 2/3 325x350x40 mm (WxDxH) DGG 11 1 baking tray, GN 2/3 325x350x20 mm (WxDxH) 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 cooking c[...]

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    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". Miscellaneous Food probe For precise temperature controlled cooking The food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat (core temperature) Multi-purpose c[...]

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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 230-240 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 Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted w[...]

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    This appliance is rated energy efficiency class A in accordance with EN 50304. Tests were carried out using "Cake plus". Energy efficiency class 73[...]

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    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 Customer Contact Centre (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 se[...]

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