Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 2351 DG 2551 / DG 2561 DG 2651 / DG 2661 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. GHirZ M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional accessories .
Contents Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Bottling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Blanching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance Front view a Control panel i Steam inlet b Ventilation outlet j Drip channel in the oven c Door seal k Floor heater d Steam channel l Temperature sensor e Compartment for water container m Outlet for air from oven interior f Water container (with insert) n Drip channel in the door g Contact point o Door release h Side runners with 4 shelf levels 4
Description of the appliance Control panel p Display with symbols for: Q Cook Universal Q1 Cook Vegetables q Function selector (and On/Off) r Time/Temperature selector s 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. See "Optional accessories". Condensate tray (gross capacity 2.0 litres/ usable capacity 1.7 litres) Rack For placing cooking containers on To catch excess moisture Gastronorm size GN 1/2 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH) Miele steam oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen. 2 cooking containers DGGL 1, perforated (gross capacity 1.5 litres/ usable capacity 0.
Description of the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Gross / usable capacity in litres Height in mm Width x Depth in mm 2.5 / 2.0 65 325 x 175 4.0 / 3.1 65 325 x 265 For steaming vegetables, fish DGGL 4 perforated and meat which is not being cooked in a sauce (GN 1/2) 4.0 / 3.1 65 325 x 265 For cooking vegetables, fish, DGGL 5 perforated meat and potatoes (GN 1/3) 2. 5 / 2.0 65 325 x 175 For blanching or cooking DGGL 6 perforated vegetables (GN 1/3) 4.0 / 2.
Description of the appliance Other accessories Description Use Miele descaling tablets (6 tablets) For descaling Miele steam ovens and coffee machines Stainless steel conditioning agent 250 ml To help prevent re-soiling, water marks and finger prints on stainless steel surfaces Miele ceramic hob cleaner 250 ml For removing discolouration on the floor heater caused by drops of liquid Microfibre "E-Cloth" (Miele UK only) For cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without
Warning and Safety instructions 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 its installation, safety, use and maintenance.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use 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. This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes. This appliance must only be used as described in these instructions. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children To safeguard against burning, keep children away from the appliance at all times. This is particularly important when the appliance is in operation as children might try to open the door. 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 instructions.
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 food 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 inside of the door and the area around the ventilation outlet, becomes extremely hot during use, and remains hot for some time after switching off. If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Stand back away from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Futher safety notes In there is any damage to the appliance, it must be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply immediately. It must 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. Contact the Miele Service Department.
Caring for the environment 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. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.
Before using for the first time Setting the language The steam oven is set up at the factory for German. You will need to change the language setting to your own language. Proceed as follows: Using the function selector: ^ Press it to switch the appliance on. A welcome will appear in the display. The display will then change to show the language settings menu. ^ Turn the function selector in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction until the language you want appears in the display.
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4). ^ Confirm this selection by pressing the function selector. 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 be able to advise you on the water hardness of your area.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time Open the door by pressing on the left hand side of the door release. The door will open slightly. Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see "Cleaning and care"). Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly by hand using hot water. Do not use any washing-up liquid or detergent. Do not clean the water container or the insert in a dishwasher. Do not immerse the water container in water.
Operation Before each use Programming steps in brief ^ When using a perforated cooking container, push the condensate tray onto the lowest shelf runner to catch any drips. To make a selection you turn the selector, and to confirm your selection you press it. ^ Fill the water container. The function selector is used to: 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).
Operation Function chart Symbol Function Recommended temperature in °C / °F Temperature range which can be set in °C / °F Q COOK UNIVERSAL 100 / 212 40 - 100 / 105 - 212 Q1 COOK VEG 100 / 212 90 - 100 / 195 - 212 Q_ COOK FISH 85* / 185* 70 - 100 / 165 - 212 QG COOK MEAT/POULTRY 100 / 212 90 - 100 / 195 - 212 P REHEAT 100 / 212 80 - 100 / 175 - 212 N DEFROST 60 / 145 50 - 60 / 125 - 145 k DESCALE - - C SETTINGS - - * Increase the recommended temperature to 100 °C or 212 °F
Operation Switching on and selecting a function ^ Switch the appliance on by pressing the function selector. COOK UNIVERSAL will appear in the display, with the symbols for the functions available below it. The symbol for "Cook Universal" is highlighted in yellow. Recommended temperature After selecting the function, a recommended temperature (e.g. 85 °C) will appear in the time/temperature display, and the temperature symbol z will start flashing.
Operation Altering the recommended 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 duration After confirming the temperature, 3 zeros will appear in the display, and the time symbol g will start flashing. g Proceed as follows: ^ Set the required duration, e.g. 20 minutes, using the time/temperature selector. The charts later in these operating instructions and the cookery book give suggested cooking durations for various types of food. Remember that the cooking duration is not dependent on the amount of food, but on the size of the food.
Operation Starting a programme Manual start: The appliance is set up at the factory so that it starts automatically as soon as you have confirmed the cooking duration. After you have confirmed the cooking duration, the Start symbol h will appear in the time/temperature display. 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 programme After starting, you will first hear the the noise of the fan and then other noises as steam is generated. 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 duration. As soon as the set temperature has been reached, the Cooking phase begins and the duration starts counting down.
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 duration 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. When opening the appliance, take great care that hot water which may have collected in the drip channel in the door does not overflow.
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 duration during the heating up phase: To change the cooking duration during the cooking phase: ^ Turn the time/temperature selector until the duration symbol g is highlighted in the time/temperature display and the set cooking duration 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 duration.
Operation At the end of cooking duration At the end of the set cooking duration, an audible tone sounds and 3 zeros will appear in the time/temperature display. z g ^ To switch the appliance off, press the function selector until the time/temperature display goes out and "Empty condensate tray" appears in the function display. 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.
Operation After use Insufficient water ^ Switch the appliance off. Insufficient water is indicated in the time/temperature display by the flashing p symbol. An audible tone will also sound during operation. ^ Remove the condensate tray and empty it out. ^ Remove the water container and empty it out. ^ After each use, clean and dry the whole appliance as described in "Cleaning and care". ^ Leave the door open until the cooking compartment is completely 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 "Standard 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 Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. 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, ceramic, 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. – 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 Steaming Food Function Temperature in °C Duration in minutes al dente well done Vegetables Asparagus, green COOK VEG 100 3-5 6-8 Baby Carrots (whole) " 100 3-5 6-9 Beans (french) " 100 3 4-5 Beans (runner, sliced) " 100 2-3 4-5 Beetroot (whole) " Broccoli 100 - 20-30 100 4 5-7 Brussels sprouts " 100 4-6 8-10 Cabbage (shredded) " 100 4-6 8-10 Carrots (stick) " 100 1-2 3-4 Cauliflower (florets) " 100 2-3 5-7 Courgettes (sliced) " 100 2 3
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 5-6 Fish (fresh) Cod steaks Salmon (fillets) " 100 6-8 Trout (fillets) " 100 3-6 Tuna steak " 100 6-8 COOK FISH 90* 10-12 Plaice, fillet " 85
Practical tips Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Dried beans and pulses Red kidney beans (pre-soaked) COOK UNIVERSAL 100 60-65 Chick peas " 100 50-60 Millet " 100 9-10 Pearl Barley " 100 60-80 Buckwheat " 100 20-24 Read split lentils (un-soaked) " 100 10-15 Yellow split lentils (pre-soaked) " 100 40 White basmati COOK UNIVERSAL 100 8-10 Brown basmati " 100 15-20 Rice Long grain " 100 10-12 Brown " 100 12-16 Wild " 100 50-60 Thai fragrant
Practical tips Tips on steaming – In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. – 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 shelf level. You can also cook on several levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking duration.
Practical tips – Grease perforated containers beforehand if using them to cook fish, and solid containers if using to cook dishes containing eggs. – When cooking fish or food with a distinctive colour (e.g. spinach) in a perforated container, place the container directly above the condensate tray to avoid any transfer of tastes or colour to other food. – Yeast dough can be put in the oven to prove. Select Cook Universal and reduce the recommended temperature to 40 °C. Cover the dough.
Practical tips Reheating Your steamer is very effective at reheating dishes which have been prepared previously. REHEAT function Food to be reheated Duration in minutes Vegetables Cauliflower, runner beans, 2 kohlrabi, carrots 2 Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food on a flat 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 Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temp.
Practical tips Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food in a suitable container 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. Tips on defrosting – All meat and poultry should be fully defrosted before cooking.
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 Produce ^ 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. Temp.
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, cooking durations 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 You can use your steam oven to blanch vegetables and fruit to prepare them for freezing. Proceed as follows: ^ Put the prepared vegetables/fruit (cleaned, washed, chopped etc.) into a perforated cooking container. ^ Select the Cook Veg function and confirm your selection. Confirm the recommended temperature of 100 °C. ^ Set a duration of 1 minute and confirm your selection.
Practical tips Disinfecting baby bottles Proceed as follows: 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. ^ Place the condensate tray on the first runner level and place the rack above it. ^ Dismantle, clean and thoroughly rinse the bottles and space the individual parts out on the rack, ensuring that they do not touch one another.
Cleaning and care 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 closing the door. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Cleaning and care Appliance front and housing Aluminium The appliance front, controls and housing (not on built-in appliances) should be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth (see "Optional accessories") or a mild solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid, applied with a damp cloth. Then wipe over with clean water, and finally dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning and care Oven interior Shelf runners Dry the oven interior, oven interior roof, 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 in the compartment. The side runners are easy to remove which makes it easier to clean the sides of the oven. Remove grease deposits with a mild solution of washing up liquid and warm water and wipe with clean water.
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 both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container. When replacing the insert (see illustration), guide it in at an angle a and push the side with the opening downwards b.
Cleaning and care Coupling seal The coupling seal should be replaced with a new one if it becomes brittle or porous over time or if an unusually large amount of water collects on the floor of the water container compartment. Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. See back page for contact details. The coupling seal needs to be lubricated regularly.
Cleaning and care Descaling Use the descaling tablets supplied with the appliance (see "Optional accessories" for reordering details) or a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent to descale the appliance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 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. If, however, any descaling agent gets onto an aluminium surface, wipe it away immediately.
Cleaning and care The k symbol, the processing time of 22 minutes and the Start symbol h will appear in the display. After descaling: An audible tone will sound when the descaling process has been completed. ^ Open the door. ^ Remove the water container and empty it. ^ Press the time/temperature selector. Descaling will now begin, and the time will be shown counting down. It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first minute. After that the process cannot be cancelled.
Standard settings The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered 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 TEMPERATURE The recommended temperature for all functions can be permanently altered within the range available for that function (see "Function chart"). Z English, German etc.
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. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do if, ... ... the fan can still be heard after the appliance has been switched off.
Problem solving guide ... after moving house the appliance no longer switches from the heating up phase to the cooking phase. Altitude affects the boiling point of water. The appliance must be re-set to take into account the different water boiling point in its new location (see "Cleaning and heating up for the first time".) ... during operation an unusually large amount of steam escapes or steam escapes from parts of the steam oven where it does not usually. ...
After sales service, data plate 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 your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are on the data plate. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance.
Installation Safety instructions for installation Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rating on the data plate. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt. The socket and on-off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in. This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc.
Installation Appliance dimensions DG 2351 Freestanding appliance c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance 59
Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a base unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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 N.B. Undercounter installation is not recommended if there are young children in the home.
Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a base unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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 N.B. Undercounter installation is not recommended if there are young children in the home.
Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Built under a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-under casing (available as an optional accessory) c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation Fitting the feet The appliance is supplied with four feet. If the building-in recess is 350 mm high, the steam oven is installed without fitting the feet. If the building-in recess is 360 mm high, the feet need to be screwed into the appliance before installing it in the recess. If the appliance is being installed in a counter top casing (DGSG) or in a building-under casing (DGUG) the feet must not be fitted.
Installation Installing the appliance ^ Before installing the appliance secure wood trim (supplied) h to the left hand side of the recess using the two 3 x 20 mm screws g supplied (see illustration). ^ Push the appliance into the recess. After aligning the appliance it must be secured against slippage. Do this by screwing the two wood screws i 3.5 x 25 mm (supplied) into the vertical strip on the right hand side and the two wood screws j 3.
Installation Electrical connection 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 supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. The appliance must only be operated when built-in.
Installation Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 Important The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug, or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug (as applicable to the design of plug fitted).
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