Operating instructions Steam oven DG 2350 DG 2550 / DG 2560 DG 2650 / DG 2660 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. GiHr M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional accessories .
Contents Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Defrosting. .
Description of the appliance Front view a bc d GAREN UNIVERSAL Q 1 _ G PN kC h lk e f p z g j i hg m n a Control panel i Steam inlet b Ventilation outlet j Condensate channel in the oven c Rubber door seal k Temperature sensor d Steam channel l Outlet for air from oven interior e Compartment for water container m Drip channel in the door f Water container (with insert) n Door release g Contact point h Side runners with 4 shelf levels 4
Description of the appliance Control panel o Display with symbols for: Q Cook Universal Q1 Cook Vegetables p Function selector (and On/Off) q Time/Temperature selector r Time/Temperature display with symbols for: Q_ Cook Fish p Insufficient water QG Cook Meat/Poultry k Descale P Reheat z Temperature N Defrost g Duration k Descale h Start C Standard settings f Stop (see "Start" section) $ Safety lock 5
Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the relevant M. Nr. (Material number) when ordering. Condensate tray (1.7 l) To catch excess moisture Gastronorm size GN 1/2 Rack For placing cooking containers on 6 2 cooking containers DGGL1, perforated (0.
Description of the appliance An English language cookbook for steam cooking is available on request (Miele UK). Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal. Please read the relevant instructions in Cleaning and care.
Description of the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Container Net capacity in litres Height in cm Gastronorm size DGG 2 solid 2.0 6 GN 1/3 DGG 3 solid 3.1 6 GN 1/2 DGGL 4 perforated 3.1 6 GN 1/2 DGGL 5 perforated 2.0 6 GN 1/3 DGGL 6 perforated 2.8 10 GN 1/3 DGG 7 solid 2.
Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection If the appliance is supplied without a plug, or if the plug is removed, the appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by 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, operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance. Built-in appliances must not be used until after they have been correctly installed. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children The appliance must be installed at such a height that small children cannot reach the appliance door, which gets very hot during use. Use the safety lock to prevent children operating the appliance or altering the settings. The appliance is only intended for use by adults who have read these operating instructions. Keep children well away. They will not understand the potential danger of touching the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from damage Do not use the appliance to heat up food in sealed jars and tins. Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing damage to the appliance, as well as the risk of injury and scalding. Do not store cooked foods in the oven. The moisture in the food can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not use metallic containers or utensils in the oven which are likely to rust. This can cause corrosion.
Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and scalding The appliance, especially the door and the area of the ventilation outlet, becomes extremely hot during use, and remains hot for some time after switching off. If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Stand back away from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated. When putting dishes or the condensate tray into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the contents.
Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Further safety notes If there is any damage to the appliance, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply immediately. It should not be used again until it has been repaired. If the appliance has not yet been fully installed, the electricity cable must be disconnected from the supply point. If connected via a plug and socket, switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug. Pull on the plug and not the cable.
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 General notes The appliance is set up at the factory for English. If you wish to reset it to a different language see "Standard settings". Do not be concerned 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.
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 hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance. You can use the test strip supplied to check the water hardness level, or your local water supplier will advise you on the water hardness of your area. The water hardness is shown as settings I to IV equivalent to the German scale 1 to>21 °dH (0.2 - 3.8 mmol/l).
Before using for the first time Proceed as follows: ^ Confirm your selection. Using the function selector: ^ Press it to switch the appliance on. The Start light will come on: ^ Confirm your selection. ^ Turn the function selector to the C symbol. ^ Turn the selector until you see the hardness level required, e.g. "Medium 2". ^ Confirm this selection by pressing the function selector. ^ Turn the function selector to the I symbol. 18 "Return" will then appear in the display.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time Remove the water container from the appliance and rinse thoroughly by hand using hot water. Do not use any washing-up liquid or detergent. The insert can alse be removed for rinsing (see "Cleaning and care"). You should then run the COOK UNIVERSAL (100 °C) programme for 15 minutes to flush out the waterways. Proceed as described in "Operation". Warning! A lot of steam will be emitted from the appliance the first time it is used.
Operation Before each use Programming steps in brief ^ Fill the water container. To make a selection you turn the selector, and to confirm your selection you push it in. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water. The water level must be between the two markings (min. 0.75 l and max. 1.2 l). These are located inside and outside the container. On no account exceed the upper or maximum level marker. Add water as required.
Operation Function chart Symbol Function Recommended temperature* in °C Temperature range which can be set in °C Q COOK UNIVERSAL 100 80 - 100 Q1 COOK VEG 100 90 - 100 Q_ COOK FISH 85 70 - 100 QG COOK MEAT/POULTRY 100 90 - 100 P REHEAT 100 80 - 100 N DEFROST 60 50 - 60 k DESCALE - - C SETTINGS - - * The recommended temperatures were established by our test kitchen as being the optimum temperatures for the different programmes.
Operation Switching on and selecting a function ^ Switch the appliance on by pushing the function selector in. COOK UNIVERSAL will appear in the display, with the symbols below it for the functions available. The symbol for COOK UNIVERSAL is highlighted in yellow. ^ Turn the function selector to the required function, e.g. COOK FISH. COOK FISH and its symbol will be highlighted in the display. ^ Press the function selector to confirm your selection.
Operation Altering the pre-set temperature To change the recommended temperature permanently: The recommended temperature can be altered in 5 °C increments within a certain range. See Function chart for details. Proceed as described in “Standard settings”. To change it once: ^ Whilst the temperature symbol z is flashing in the time/temperature display, turn the time/temperature selector until the required temperature appears, e.g 80 °C.
Operation Setting a cooking time After confirming the (recommended) temperature, 3 zeros will appear in the display, and the time symbol g will start flashing. g Proceed as follows: ^ Set the required time, e.g. 20 minutes, using the time/temperature selector. g A time of between 1 minute (0:01) and 3 hours 59 minutes (3:59) can be set. ^ Press the time/temperature selector The cooking time is now confirmed and the g symbol will stop flashing.
Operation To start a programme Manual start: The appliance is set up ex-works so that it automatically starts as soon as you have confirmed the cooking time. After you have confirmed the cooking time, the Start symbol h will appear in the time/temperature display and you will need to confirm it again to start the programme manually. If you prefer to always start the programme manually, you will have to reset the standard setting for START to "manual" (see "Standard settings").
Operation After starting a process After the start, you will hear the noise of the fan and the symbols in the function display will go out. The function selected, e.g. COOK FISH will remain displayed until the end of the cooking time. During the Cooking phase the display will show the cooking time, e.g. 20 minutes, the z symbol and the highlighted g symbol. z g You can follow the time counting down in the display.
Operation Interrupting a programme You can interrupt a programme at any time by opening the door. The heating will be switched off and the cooking time remaining stored in memory. If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated. You can continue the programme by closing the door. The oven will heat up again and the display will show the rising temperature of the cooking compartment.
Operation Changing the settings during operation To change the temperature during the cooking phase: It is not possible to change the function during the heating up or the cooking phase. Switch the appliance off and start again. Turn the time/temperature selector until the temperature symbol z is highlighted in the display and the set temperature appears. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. To change the temperature during the heating up phase: ^ Press the time/temperature selector.
Operation To change the cooking time during the heating up phase: To change the cooking time during the cooking phase: ^ Turn the time/temperature selector until the time symbol g is highlighted in the time/temperature display and the set cooking time appears. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. The g symbol will flash for a short time. ^ Whilst the symbol is flashing, turn the time/temperature selector to the required cooking time.
Operation At the end of cooking time At the end of the set cooking time an audible tone sounds and 3 zeros will appear in the time/temperature display. z g ^ Press the function selector until the time/temperature display goes out and "Empty the condensate tray" appears in the function display. Shortly afterwards the function display will go out automatically. Please note that the fan will continue to run for a while after the appliance has been switched off.
Operation After use Insufficient water ^ Remove the condensate tray and empty it. Insufficient water is indicated in the time/temperature display by the flashing p symbol. An audible tone will also sound during operation. ^ After each use, clean and dry the whole appliance as described in "Cleaning and care". ^ Leave the door open until the moisture in the cooking compartment has dissipated and the interior is dry.
Operation System lock The appliance is set at the factory, so that you can lock it when it is switched off to prevent it from being operated without your knowledge, by children for example. If you also wish to lock the appliance while it is operating, so that the cooking time and temperature cannot be altered, you will need to change the setting "IN OPERATION lock" to "permitted" (see "Basic settings").
Operation To activate the lock when the appliance is switched on: To deactivate the lock when the appliance is switched on: ^ After the programme has started, turn the time/temperature selector until the lock symbol $ is highlighted in the display and press the selector to confirm your selection. ^ Turn the time/temperature selector until the lock symbol $ is highlighted in the display and press the selector to confirm your selection. The $ symbol will flash and a "0" will appear for a short time.
Practical tips Suitable containers The appliance is supplied with stainless steel cookware. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras. 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 Heat-resistant glass, ceramics, porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and enamel dishes are all suitable. Important: – If using plastic cooking containers, make sure that they are heat-resistant to 100 °C and able to withstand hot steam. – Place the container on the rack supplied. – Ensure that there is a gap of at least 3 cm between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.
Practical tips Steaming Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Vegetables Artichokes COOK VEG 100 35-40 Asparagus, green " 100 7-10 Beans, runner " 100 8-10 Beetroot, whole " Broccoli, florets 100 40-50 100 4-6 Brussels sprouts " 100 12-14 Carrots, baby " 100 9-11 Carrots, sliced " 100 6-8 Cauliflower, florets " 100 6-8 Cauliflower, whole " 100 20-30 Celery " 100 7-9 Chicory " 100 3-5 Chinese cabbage " 100 4-6 Courgettes, sliced " 100 2-4
Practical tips Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Meat Beef goulash COOK MEAT/POULTRY 100 40-50 Chicken breast " 100 8-10 Chicken, whole " 100 50-60 Knuckle of pork " 100 90-95 Lamb ragout " 100 12-16 Turkey escalope " 100 4-6 Turkey roulade " 100 12-15 Veal escalope " 100 3-4 COOK UNIVERSAL 100 4-8 Salmon " 100 4-6 Sea trout " 100 13-15 Tuna fish " 100 3-4 Mussels COOK FISH 90* 10-12 Plaice, fillet " 85 5-7 Monk fish " 85 8-10
Practical tips Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Pulses and rice Brown, whole grain rice COOK UNIVERSAL 100 35 Chick peas, pre-soaked " 100 20-25 Kidney beans, pre-soaked " 100 22-25 Lentils, brown " 100 16-20 Parboiled, white rice " 100 20 Wild rice " 100 30-35 COOK UNIVERSAL 100 3-4 Medium boiled " 100 5-6 Hard boiled " 100 8-10 COOK UNIVERSAL 100 3-5 Gooseberries " 100 2-4 Plums " 100 2-4 Rhubarb " 100 1-3 Sour cherries " 100 2-4
Practical tips Tips on steaming – 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. – You can select any runner level. You can also cook on several levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking time. – Food does not brown or get crisp from over-cooking. It is gently steamed, and not roasted or baked. Cheese melts perfectly without getting burnt.
Practical tips Reheating Your steamer is very effective at reheating dishes which have been prepared previously. REHEAT function Food to be reheated Time in minutes Vegetables Cauliflower, runner beans, kohlrabi, carrots 2 Side dishes Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food on a plate and cover it with a deeper plate or some heat-resistant foil. Dumplings, potatoes (halved) 3-4 ^ Select the REHEAT function and confirm your selection.
Practical tips Defrosting DEFROST function Produce Weight in g Temperature in °C Thawing time in mins Standing time in mins 250 50* 15-20 10-15 Mince 500 50* 15-20 10-15 Pork cutlets, sausages 800 60 25-35 15-20 Meat and poultry Mince Stew 500 60 30-40 10-15 Stew 1000 60 50-60 10-15 Chicken 1000 60 40 15-20 Chicken drumsticks 150 60 20-25 10-15 Fillets 400 60 15 10-15 Lobster 300 60 25-30 10-15 Prawns 300 60 4-6 5 Trout 500 60 15-18 10-15 Frozen in
Practical tips Deep frozen food can also be defrosted using steam in this appliance. Defrosting this way takes much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. Proceed as follows: ^ You can place the meat in a pot or on the rack. ^ Select the DEFROST function and confirm your selection. ^ Change the recommended temperature if necessary (see chart) and confirm your selection. ^ Select the defrost time (see chart) and start the programme.
Practical tips Bottling Proceed as follows: Select COOK UNIVERSAL for bottling. ^ Place the condensate tray on the first runner level and place the rack above it. COOK UNIVERSAL function Temperature in °C Time in minutes** ^ Place a maximum of 4 prepared jars (all the same size) on the rack, ensuring that they do not touch one another. This allows the hot steam to surround the jars on all sides.
Practical tips Meal planning It is very economical and practical to cook a whole meal at the same time in the steam oven. Proceed as follows: ^ Place cooking containers on different levels or place them side by side or one on top of the other on the rack. In general, the cooking times will vary according to the type of food. This means that you will need to open the steam oven at different times to add a particular dish.
Practical tips Blanching Disinfecting baby bottles You can use your steam oven to blanch vegetables and fruit 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. Proceed as follows: ^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit (cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into a perforated cooking container.
Cleaning and care General notes Clean the whole appliance and then dry it thoroughly after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability.
Cleaning and care The appliance front and housing Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers The appliance front, controls and also the housing on built-under and freestanding units 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. The condensate tray, rack and cooking containers should be washed and dried each time they are used. They are all dishwasher safe.
Cleaning and care Oven interior Runners Clean the cooking compartment after each use. It is advisable to remove the side runners when you wish to give the oven a thorough clean. Use a sponge or absorbent cloth to wipe off the condensate which has built up in the compartment. Most cooking residues can be removed easily with a damp cloth and a mild solution of hot water and washing up liquid. Proceed as follows: ^ Pull on the fixing knob to release it. The runners can then be removed easily.
Cleaning and care Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. Also remove the insert from the water container. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and then pull it out of the container. ^ After cleaning, dry thoroughly before replacing it in the water container. When replacing the insert (see illustration), guide it in at an angle a and then push the side with the opening downwards b.
Cleaning and care Seals Door seal Clean and dry the door seal after each use. Use a cloth or sponge and hot water. Do not use washing up liquid. The door seal can become porous and cracked over time. If this is the case, it should be replaced with a new seal. Never use cleaning agents or washing up liquids which contain tensides. Coupling seal If the water container becomes difficult to remove and replace, you will need to lubricate the seal.
Cleaning and care Descaling Only use proprietary citric acid based descaling agents or descaling tablets to descale the appliance (available from the Spare Parts Dept). Follow the manufacturer's instructions given on the packaging. Do not use vinegar or descaling agents containing vinegar, as these can cause corrosion. With aluminium appliances (see data plate) ensure that the descaling agent does not come into contact with the aluminium surfaces as this could cause marks.
Cleaning and care Proceed as follows: ^ Fill the water container with 1 litre of descaling solution. To make the solution use cold water and the appropriate amount of citric acid based household descaling agent or descaling tablets as instructed on the packaging. ^ Turn the function selector to DESCALE k, if this has not appeared automatically in the display. ^ Press the selector to confirm your selection. "Refill descaling agent" will appear in the function display.
Cleaning and care When 10 minutes remain, an audible tone will sound and "Rinse out water tank" will appear in the display. ^ Remove the water container and empty it out. Remove the insert. ^ Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly. ^ Replace the insert and fill the water container with 1 litre of water. Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. After descaling: An audible tone will sound when the descaling process has been completed. ^ Open the door.
Standard settings The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. The standard settings are set using the function selector. The appliance will guide you through the procedure. Several settings can be altered in succession. Standard settings Alternatives* Use C SETTINGS for: F LANGUAGE I PROGRAMMING z Z English, German etc. TEMPERATURE The recommended temperature for all functions can be permanently altered within the range available for that function (see "Function chart"). e.g.
Problem solving guide Installation work and repairs to electrical components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. 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 ... during operation an unusually large amount of steam escapes or if steam escapes from parts of the steam oven where it does not usually. Check whether: – the door is closed properly. – the door door seal is fitted correctly. If necessary press it in all the way round the door to make sure it is fitted evenly. – the door seal is damaged, e.g. cracks can be seen. The seal must be replaced with a new one. If this does not solve the problem, call the Miele Service Department. ...
Electrical connection Electrical connection 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 liable for unauthorised work. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance while installation or repair work is being carried out. The voltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate.
Electrical connection Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 If this appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable plug, and the socket outlets are not suitable for the plug supplied, or if the existing plug needs to be replaced by a new one, the old plug will need to be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted. The fuse carrier and the fuse should be removed from the old plug and disposed of.
Electrical connection After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – your Miele dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate. Data plate Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance.
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