Operating instructions Built-in steam oven DG 163 DG 163-1 DG 163-2 It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the appliance, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the appliance. GiHZr M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Illustration of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bottling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance Illustration of the appliance a Control panel h Water container contact b Rubber door seal i Water return feed c Side runners with 4 levels j Water container connection valve d Temperature sensor e Outlet for air in the oven interior k Valve for connecting the water container to the appliance f Ventilation outlet l Drip channel g Steam inlet 4
Description of the appliance Control panel q r p 0 Q p k 88:88 p g Q1 p/g P _ N ; G k n Stop Start s t Bio m Function selector switch Displays for: Buttons with light bars for: o Descale k r - Decrease + Increase z / g Temperature/Cooking time p Insufficient water p q Temperature and Temperature symbol z Time and Time symbol g s Stop and Start 5
Description of the appliance Accessories Your appliance will be supplied with some of the following accessories. All the accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the M.-Nr. reference when ordering. Drip tray (2 l) Side runners For catching excess liquids Gastronorm container GN 1/2 M.- Nr. 8 101 330 left M.-Nr. 8 408 211 right M.-Nr. 8 408 201 Rack To place cooking containers on M.-Nr. 8 095 919 Cookery book M.-Nr. 8 200 760 (German) M.-Nr.
Description of the appliance Silicone grease Connecting valve For lubricating the O-Rings on the connecting valve of the water container. See "O-Ring" section of "Cleaning and care" for more details M.-Nr. 5 132 001 with Tool1) Valve insert t, white 1) (identical to the valve insert in the appliance) M.-Nr. 8 200 810 Rubber pad u, grey 1) M.-Nr. 8 200 830 O-Ring v, black 1) M.-Nr. 8 200 820 For removing and inserting the valve insert; this is not supplied as standard. M.-Nr.
Description of the appliance The following stainless steel cooking containers for steaming can be ordered as special accessories: Container Capacity in litres Height in cm Order using M.-Nr. Gastronorm size DGGL 1 perforated 1.5 4 5 001 370* GN 1/3 DGG 2 solid 2.5 6.5 5 001 390 GN 1/3 DGG 3 solid 4 6.5 5 001 400 GN 1/2 DGGL 4 perforated 4 6.
Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection The appliance may be connected via a plug and fused socket. However, if the appliance is to be connected to an isolator switch this must be done by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of incorrect installation or connection.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage Before using the appliance for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on the safety, the operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance. Do not let children access the appliance or its controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm. For safety reasons this appliance must only be operated as a built-in appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Protection from damage Do not heat up unopened tins of food in the oven as pressure will build up in the tin and it will explode damaging the oven interior. There is also a danger of personal injury and scalding. Do not leave cooked foods standing for an unnecessary length of time in the oven. This is to prevent condensation building up which could cause corrosion to the appliance. When descaling the oven only use descaling agents with a citric acid base.
Warning and Safety instructions With a damaged appliance In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immediately. Disconnect completely from the electricity supply. Contact the Service department. The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when: - it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed (pull on the plug, not the cable), or the mains fuse is withdrawn, or the screw-out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable.
Warning and Safety instructions General notes When using an electric socket near the steam oven, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the steam oven door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard. The door hinges of the appliance could present a hazard. Ensure that children are kept at a safe distance. Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Caring for the environment Disposal of 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 throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.
Before using for the first time Do not be worried if your appliance makes some unusual noises. They occur when the steam generating unit is being filled or emptied out and when pumping is taking place. When the appliance is switched on the fan which extracts steam from the oven can also be heard. The fan will continue running for a while after the oven has been switched off.
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness level The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (4) . If your water is harder or softer than this you can adjust the setting, if this has not already been done by the Service Department. Please ensure that the function selector is at "0". Procedure: ^ Press and hold the - button. ^ Turn the function selector either clockwise or anti-clockwise to DESCALE k. 4 1 will appear in the display.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time For the appliance to be fully functional, it is necessary before using it for the first time to run the DESCALE operation k, without adding descaling agent. This process sets the appliance for the boiling temperature of water, which will vary depending on the altitude in your area. Do not adjust the function selector during this period as otherwise the descaling programme will have to be started from the beginning again.
Before using for the first time When the time has counted down you will see the following display: ^ Remove, empty and thoroughly dry out the water container. ^ Wipe out the oven interior with an absorbent cloth. Remember to wipe down the ventilation outlet and the drip channel. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". ^ Wait until the appliance has pumped the residual water back into the water container and then open the door. Take care. Hot steam will escape when the door is opened.
Use Before each use ^ Fill the water container. Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water. The water level must be between the 1.0 l and 1.25 l markings. On no account exceed the "max" (maximum) level marker. 1.0 l water is enough for a cooking time of approximately 20 minutes, 1.25 l for a cooking time of approximately 60 minutes when cooking about 4 servings of food. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects.
Use Procedure in brief: Select the function To use the appliance the following steps need to be carried out: Procedure: A Select the function B Alter the recommended temperature if necessary C Set the cooking time D Press Start The appearance of a light bar between the buttons prompts you to set the next appropriate step. The set-up steps are described in more detail below. 20 ^ Turn the function selector to the required function, e.g. COOK - Veg. Q1. The recommended temperature, e.g.
Use Function chart Symbol Function Recommended temperature in °C Temperature range which can be set COOK Universal 100 80-100 For food which can be cooked at a high temperature, for bringing to the boil Q1 COOK Veg 100 90-100 For all types of vegetables ;G COOK Poultry / Meat 100 90-100 For all types of meat and poultry which are suitable for steaming.
Use Altering the recommended temperature As long as the recommended temperature for a function is showing in the display it can be altered in 5 °C steps within the range available for that function. See Function chart for details. Procedure: ^ While the recommended temperature is showing in the display, use the + or - to raise or lower the temperature. You can alter the recommended temperature at any time, i.e. at the start as well as during a function.
Use Altering the recommended temperature permanently Procedure: Each function is allocated a specific recommended temperature. ^ Select DESCALE k with the function selector. It is, however, possible to permanently alter these pre-set temperatures, but only within the range of temperatures available for that particular function (see the chart below). 4 1 will appear in the display. ^ Press and hold the - button. ^ Press the z/g button. 1002 will appear in the display.
Use ^ When you have finished making alterations to recommended temperatures turn the function selector to the "0" position. The altered recommended temperature is now stored in memory. The next time you select that function, the altered recommended temperature, e.g. 80 °C for COOK Universal Q will appear in the display.
Use Setting the cooking time After the recommended temperature, three zeros and the symbol for cooking time g will appear in the display. The light bar between the - and + comes on. The light bar between the Stop and Start buttons will appear as soon as a cooking time has been set. The cooking time can be altered at any time as long as it is showing in the display, i.e. before the beginning of cooking as well as during a function.
Use Starting a function Procedure: ^ Press Start. 26 The two light bars will go out and the display will change to show the current temperature of the oven interior, e.g.
Use After the steam oven has begun to operate you will hear a pumping noise as water is pumped from the water container into the steam generating unit. The appliance will then heat up. During this heating up time the rise in temperature in the oven interior shows in the display. As soon as the set temperature has been reached, the display will change to show the cooking time set and the time will begin to count down. This is indicated by the colon flashing between the figures.
Use Interrupting a function Altering a function You can interrupt a function which is in operation at any time. If you wish to select a different function whilst the oven is in operation, turn the selector to the new function and then enter time and temperature as previously described. Procedure: ^ Press Stop. The colon in the display stops flashing. The light bar between Stop and Start comes on. The heating is switched off and the cooking time remaining is stored in memory.
Use At the end of cooking time To switch off: At the end of the set cooking time an audible tone sounds 5 times and 4 zeros appear in the display. ^ Turn the function selector to "0". The audible tone and all displays disappear. ^ Wait until all remaining residual water is pumped from the steam generating unit back into the water container before opening the door. A tone will sound once a minute to remind you to take the food out of the oven.
Use Insufficient water / water container not in place After a function has been started: If the water container is not located correctly in place or there is not enough water in the water container, or if it is empty, the display will show a small j next to the symbol for insufficient water p and a continual audible tone will sound.
Use Protection from overheating Procedure: The appliance has a safety feature which prevents it overheating. If the temperature in the steam generating unit becomes too high the appliance switches off automatically. ^ Turn the function selector to "0" and wait until the appliance has cooled down. It is evident that the appliance has switched off if: – during operation the display changes and only shows the temperature going down. ^ Begin again.
Use Safety lock To deactivate the safety lock: Keep children away from the steam oven for their own safety. ^ Select any function. The appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent it being switched on by accident. To activate the safety lock: ^ Select "DESCALE" k. ^ Press the - button for at least 5 seconds. The symbol a for the safety lock will appear in the display. ^ Turn the function selector back to "0". The appliance cannot be used any more until the safety lock is de-activated.
Practical tips Suitable containers Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, are available in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, as optional accessories. When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note: – Use perforated cooking containers whenever possible, e.g. for cooking vegetables. The steam can reach the food from all sides and the food is cooked evenly.
Practical tips You can also use your own containers and dishes. However, please note the following: – The container must be heat resistant to 100° C. Heat resistant glass or ceramic glass, porcelain (chinaware), stainless steel and enamel dishes are all suitable. – Food will take considerably longer to cook than the time quoted if the dish has thick sides. 34 – Place the container on the rack supplied.
Practical tips Cooking charts Food Function Temperature in °C Time in minutes Artichokes Q1 100 25-40 Asparagus | 100 7-9 Broccoli, florets | 100 7-8 Broccoli, whole | 100 10-18 Brussels sprouts | 100 8-15 Carrots, diced | 100 3-6 Carrots, sliced | 100 3-6 Carrots, whole | 100 8-15 Cauliflower, florets | 100 3-4 Vegetables Cauliflower, whole | 100 15-20 Celery, sliced | 100 8-10 Green beans | 100 3-4 Green cabbage, shredded | 100 4-10 Italian tomatoes
Practical tips Food Function Temperature in °C Time in minutes ;G 100 80-100 | 100 10-20 100 18-22 Meat and sausage Beef stew Chicken breast Chicken thighs Cutlets in gravy | 100 15-20 Gammon steaks | 100 6-12 German sausage | 95* 3-5 e 100 50-70 Cod, fillet _ 75 4-8 Sole, fillet | 75 4-6 Salmon, fillet | 75 8-12 Mussels | 95* 10-12 Trout, whole | 75 10-18 Cod steaks | 75 6-10 e 75 10-15 Q 100 50-60 | 100 25-35 e 100 30-40 Chicken pate Bio 75
Practical tips Food Pasta, Rice and grains Rice Noodles Soaking grains Pulses Beans, pre-soaked Peas, pre-soaked Lentils, not pre-soaked Side dishes Potato dumplings, small Potato dumplings, large Bread dumplings Eggs Boiled Royale / garnish Fruit Apples Apple slices Pear halves Peaches Dried fruit Desserts Creamy desserts, in portions Soufflé, in portions Steam puddings Function Temperature in °C Time in minutes Q | e 100 100 90* 20-25 15-20 20-40 Q | e 100 100 100 30-40 15-20 25-35 Bio | e 75
Practical tips Advantages of cooking with steam – Steam prevents food from drying out so it remains moist and juices are not lost. This applies to a wide variety of food, including dumplings, steam puddings, fish and meat dishes, as well as vegetables. – Food does not brown or get crisp from over-cooking and cheese melts perfectly. Tips on steaming – When cooking frozen food, e.g. vegetables, ensure that any large clumps frozen together are broken up first so that they cook evenly.
Reheating Your steamer is very effective at reheating dishes which have been prepared previously. Procedure: ^ Place the food on a flat plate and cover it with a deeper plate or some heat-resistant foil. ^ Select the REHEAT P function. ^ Select a cooking time of between 5-8 minutes, depending on the type of food. ^ Press Start.
Defrosting Food to be defrosted Temperatu- Defrost time in re Minutes in °C Standingtime in Minutes Function Weight in g or Height in cm Roasting joints N per cm height 60 8-10 15-20 Minced meat | 250 g 50 15-20 10-15 Minced meat | 500 g 50 20-30 10-15 Minced meat | 1000 g 50 30-40 10-15 Stew | 250 g 60 20-25 10-15 Stew | 500 g 60 30-40 10-15 Stew | 1000 g 60 50-60 10-15 Liver | 250 g 60 20-25 10-15 Liver | 500 g 60 25-35 10-15 Liver | 1000 g 60
Defrosting Deep frozen food can be defrosted in the steam oven in considerably shorter times than when defrosting at room temperature. Do not use the steam oven to defrost baked items such as pastry or cakes. Procedure: ^ Select the DEFROST N function. ^ If necessary alter the temperature (see chart). ^ Select the defrost time (see chart). ^ Press Start. Tips on defrosting – The time needed for defrosting depends on the type and weight of the food, and at what temperature it was deep frozen.
Bottling Bottling should only be undertaken by an experienced cook who has received proper training in this method of preserving fruit and vegetables, and understands the implications of the chemical reactions involved. Important When bottling in the steam oven a maximum temperature of 98°C must not be exceeded. For detailed information on bottling it is important to read the instructions given in the cookery book supplied with this oven. For bottling select the COOK Universal Q function.
Meal planning Preparing a whole meal Menu suggestions Function Time in minutes Q | 23-35 10-15 1. Gammon and sauerkraut, Boiled potatoes 2. Green cabbage with smoked bacon, Boiled potatoes | | 29-37 10-15 3. Stuffed peppers, Boiled potatoes | | 40-60 10-15 4. Beef ragout, Boiled potatoes | | 100-140 10-15 5. Stuffed cauliflower, Potatoes boiled in their skins | | 40-50 20-40 6. Macaroni bake, Stewed apple with raisins | | 75-85 3-5 7. Red mullet in wine & veg.
Meal planning Procedure: ^ Place cooking containers on different levels or place them side by side or one on top of the other on the rack. ^ Insert the drip tray at the lowest level. ^ First place the dish with the longest cooking time, e.g. the stuffed peppers, in the oven. ^ To calculate the cooking time subtract the shorter cooking time from the longer time, i.e. 40 minutes - 10 minutes = 30 minutes in the example given above. ^ Set this time and press Start.
Blanching Blanching with steam Disinfecting baby bottles You can use your steam oven to blanch vegetables to prepare them for freezing. The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other containers. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc., are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 °C. Blanching (short heat treatment) is usually necessary so that the enzymes which are contained in the vegetables are made inactive.
Cleaning and care General notes: Never use cleaning agents containing alkalines / soda, acids or chlorides, oven cleaning sprays or dishwasher detergent or abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. hard brushes, scouring pads or steel wool. You should also not use sponges etc. which have previously been used with abrasive cleaning agents. These would damage the surface material. 46 Under no circumstances use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance .
Cleaning and care Appliance front The appliance front and controls should be cleaned using a mild solution of hot water with a little washing up liquid, applied with a damp cloth. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. Drip tray, rack and cooking containers The drip tray, rack and cooking containers should be washed and dried each time they are used. They are all dishwasher safe.
Cleaning and care Removable door and drip plate Removing the door will make it easier to reach into the oven interior and will also enable you to remove the drip plate w. ^ Holding the door with both hands, lift the door up and off the hinges. Procedure: ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the clamps in front of the door hinges. ^ If necessary the drip plate w can be removed for cleaning. After cleaning dry it and then put it back into the oven again.
Cleaning and care Oven interior Runners The oven interior including the door seal and the steam oven door should be cleaned after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. It is helpful to remove the side runners before cleaning the oven interior. Most cooking residues can be removed easily with a cloth and a mild solution of hot water and washing up liquid. In areas where the water is very hard, a white deposit can build up on interior walls.
Cleaning and care Connecting valve Visually check the connecting valves for obvious wear and tear. If it is not obvious which part is faulty replace the valve inserts t in the water container and in the appliance. If the fault is still not corrected then replace the O-Ring v and the rubber pad u in the water container connecting valve. To replace the valve insert t : The connecting valve on the water container consists of a valve insert t, a rubber pad u and an O-Ring v.
Cleaning and care ^ Attach a new valve insert t to the blunt end of the special tool. ^ Insert this into the opening in the connecting valve. Make sure that sealing ring on the valve insert is at the front. ^ Using tweezers or pointed pliers pull the extension piece through the opening so that the small thicker end sits in the inside of the water container. To change the O-Ring v on the water container: ^ Lay the water container on its side.
Cleaning and care O-Ring It is possible that during the course of time the water container becomes harder to put into the appliance and take out again. If this happens the black O-Ring v should be lubricated with the silicone grease supplied (see Accessories"). Leave the new O-Ring on the connecting valve.
Cleaning and care Descaling The appliance will need descaling after a certain number of operating hours. The display will alert you when this needs to be done. If, after selecting the programme j 5 appears for a short time in the display, then the appliance needs to be descaled. If the display shows a j 0 , the appliance is locked and an audible tone will sound. The appliance cannot be used until descaling has been carried out.
Cleaning and care Do not use vinegar or descaling agents containing vinegar as these will damage the appliance. A small j will appear in the display next to the symbol for descaling k and a running time of 33 minutes. At the same time the light bar between the Stop and Start buttons will come on. On aluminium fronted appliances (see dataplate) do not let descaling agent get onto aluminium surfaces. If this does happen it must be wiped off immediately as otherwise it will mark the surface.
Cleaning and care When 8 minutes show in the display an audible tone will sound and the following will alternate in the display: Take care when opening the door as hot steam will escape. ^ Take the water container out of the appliance, empty it and dry it with a soft cloth. ^ Wipe out the oven interior with an absorbent cloth. Remember to wipe down the ventilation outlet and the drip channel. ^ Leave the door open until the moisture in the oven interior has dissipated and the interior is dry.
Problem solving guide Maintenance and repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried by a suitably qualified and competent person to ensure safety. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorised work. What to do if ... ... 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.
Problem solving guide ... the symbol for insufficient water p j appears in the display and an audible tone sounds: ...the oven cavity temperature and the temperature symbol are flashing in the display: Check whether There was a power cut during a programme. Press the Start button again. – the water container has been pushed as far as it will go into the appliance. – there is sufficient water in the water container. – any parts of the connecting valve have deteriorated or broken and need replacing.
Electrical connection Electrical connection GB/ZA All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for unauthorised work. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance while installation or repair work is being carried out.
Electrical connection The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L (GB / IRL) or A (AUS / NZ) or coloured red. WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Electrical connection HK 220 V, 50 Hz, 2.
Electrical connection After sales service In the event of faults which you cannot easily remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: your Miele Dealer or the nearest Miele Service Department, (see address on the back page). When contacting the Service Dept. please quote the Model and Serial number of your appliance, both of which are shown on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
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