Operating instructions Steam oven DG 4064 / DG 4164 DG 4064 L / DG 4164 L 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. en - GB M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional accessories . . . .
Contents Bottling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Extracting juice with steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Disinfecting containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Preparing yoghurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Safety features . . . .
Description of the appliance Front view a Controls and displays b On/Off button c Overheating protection device cover cap d Door handle e Door release f Pull-out shelf g Appliance door h Door button i Opening for adding descaling agent j Lift-up door (only on appliances with an "L" in the model number) k Temperature sensor l Steam vent m Deflector plate for water nozzle n Shelf runners o Door contact switch p Drain filter 4
Description of the appliance Controls and displays q Programme/temperature display with symbols for the following programmes: °Steam with pressure P Steam without pressure Ä Reheat N Defrost a Safety lock k Descale P Programming r Temperature button s Programme button t Temperature button + u Time display with symbol for: g Duration of programme v Time button - w Start/Stop button - x Time button + 5
Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Additional accessories can be ordered at extra cost. See "Optional accessories". 2 cooking containers DGGL 1, perforated (gross capacity 1.5 litres/ usable capacity 0.9 litres) 1 tray For placing your own dishes on For steaming Gastronorm size GN 1/3 325x175x40 mm (WxDxH) Descaling agent Product specifically designed for descaling this steam oven 1 cooking container DGG 2, solid (gross capacity 2.5 litres/ usable capacity 2.
Description of the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Item Use Gross/usable Height in mm capacity in litres Width x Depth in mm For cooking vegetables, fish, DGGL 5 perforated meat and potatoes (GN 1/3)* 2.5 / 2.0 65 325 x 175 As DGGL 5, DGGL 6 perforated but deeper (GN 1/3) 4.0 / 2.8 100 325 x 175 4.0 / 2.8 100 325 x 175 5.7 / 4.2 150 325 x 175 5.7 / 4.
Description of the appliance Other accessories Item Use Microfibre E-Cloth For cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals Miele accessories are available from - your Miele dealer or - the Miele Spare Parts Department (see back cover for contact details) - the internet on www.miele-shop.
Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the safety, operation and care of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ The top edge of the appliance door should not be above eye level. If it is too high, you will find it difficult to access all levels safely when putting dishes into the oven and taking them out, and there is a danger of food spillages and possible scalding. Correct usage ~ Do not use the appliance without the filter in the bottom of the cooking compartment in place. Otherwise coarse soiling could get into the drainage system and pump, causing a blockage.
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 hot during use. Protecting the appliance from damage ~ Do not use the appliance to heat up ~ Use the safety lock to prevent children operating the appliance or altering the settings. food in sealed jars and tins.
Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and scalding ~ The appliance, especially the door, becomes extremely hot during use, and remains hot for some time after switching off. Be careful only to touch the door button and door handle when the oven door is hot. ~ To protect your hands, use heat-resistant pot holders or oven gloves when using the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Futher safety notes ~ In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immediately. Close the stopcock and disconnect from the mains electricity supply. Contact the Service Department. Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out. ~ When using an electric socket near ~ Repairs may only be carried out by sufficiently cooked or reheated.
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 water hardness level The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness range IV (04) . If your water hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance. Proceed as described in "Programming". Location If the steam oven is installed at an altitude higher than 1,000 m above sea level, the boiling point for water will be lower than the boiling point for water at sea level.
Before using for the first time Opening and closing the door To close the door: Pull out the shelf underneath the appliance before opening the door. You can place hot containers on the shelf and it will also collect any drops of hot water. ^ Turn the handle to the horizontal position. This ensures that the door lugs are lined up with those on the cooking compartment opening (see arrows).
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for the first time The appliance and accessories have been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory. Use a solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid to remove it. You should then run the 120 °C Steam with pressure ° programme for 10 minutes to flush out the waterways. Proceed as described in "Operation".
Operation Before each use Check that - the stopcock is open. - the filter at the bottom of the appliance is correctly positioned to prevent pieces of food blocking the drain. - the door is properly shut. The steam oven is then ready for use. Programming steps in brief A Close the steam oven door. B Switch the appliance on. C Select a programme. D Adjust the recommended temperature if required. E Set the duration. F Start the programme. These steps are described in more detail on the following pages.
Operation Programme chart Symbol Programme Recommended temperature* in °C Temperature range which can be set** in °C Factory default setting Available range ° Steam with pressure 120 105 - 120 101 - 120 P Steam without pressure 100 40 - 100 40 - 100 Ä Reheat 95 - - N Defrost 60 50 - 60 50 - 60 * The recommended temperatures were established by our test kitchen as being the optimum temperatures for the different programmes.
Operation Switching on and selecting a programme Altering the recommended temperature ^ Close the appliance door. The recommended temperature can be altered in 5 °C increments within a certain range. See Programme chart for details. Should you wish to adjust the temperature in 1 °C steps, you will need to alter the factory default setting (see "Programming"). ^ Switch the appliance on with the On/Off button.
Operation Setting a cooking duration Starting a programme In the time display, you will see 3 zeros and the flashing g symbol. A cooking programme can only be started when ^ Use the + or - time buttons to set the required duration, e.g. 20 minutes. – the appliance door is closed. – a cooking duration has been set. If the door is not properly shut, an alarm will sound and the word door will appear in the time display. Proceed as follows: ^ Press the Start/Stop button -.
Operation Interrupting a programme You can interrupt a programme at any time, for example, to place another container in the cooking compartment. To interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. The cooling down phase lasts approx. one minute. The last temperature set will reappear in the programme/temperature display. ^ Wait until you hear several beeps, and the g symbol is flashing in the time display. "Stop" will appear in the time display. ^ Pull out the shelf. ^ Open the door.
Operation To continue the programme: Changing a programme ^ Close the door. ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. ^ Push the shelf back in again. ^ Wait until the cooling down phase has been completed. ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. The oven will start heating up again and the display will show the temperature in the cooking compartment rising. ^ Select the programme required and proceed as before. Do not attempt to force the door open during a programme. Danger of burning and scalding.
Operation At the end of the cooking duration There is a cooling down phase at the end of the cooking duration. "Stop" will appear in the time display. The g symbol and "Start" will go out, and the colon will stop flashing. The appliance will now drain. Three horizontal lines - - - will appear in the programme/temperature display. Then °C will appear in the display for as long as the temperature remains over 45 °C. Please note that the appliance does not switch off until the °C symbol has gone out.
Operation After use ^ As soon as the °C in the programme/temperature display goes out, wipe the oven out with a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid or vinegar. Then dry it with a cloth. ^ Close the stopcock to avoid any risk of water damage. ^ Push the shelf back in again. ^ Leave the door open to allow the compartment to dry out thoroughly.
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 (see "Optional accessories"). When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note: – Use perforated cooking containers whenever possible so long as the food is suitable, e.g. for vegetables.
Practical tips Steaming Food Programme Temperature in °C Duration in minutes ° Steam with pressure 120 3-5 Vegetables Beans, green Brussels sprouts " 120 6-8 Cabbage, red or green, chopped " 120 4-6 Cauliflower, florets " 120 3-5 Kohlrabi, batons " 120 3-5 Leeks, sliced " 120 2-3 Potatoes, in their skins " 120 12 - 14 Potatoes, peeled and quartered " 120 6-8 Sliced carrots " 120 3-4 P Steam without pressure 100 4-6 Asparagus " 100 8 - 10 Peas " 100 3-5 Zucch
Practical tips Food Programme Temperature in °C Duration in minutes ° Steam with pressure 120 8 - 10 Dried peas (pre-soaked) " 120 10 - 15 Kidney beans (pre-soaked) " 120 10 - 15 ° Steam with pressure 120 5 Pulses Brown lentils Rice Cracked wheat Pearl barley " 120 8 - 15 Brown rice P Steam without pressure 100 35 White rice " 100 20 - 25 Wild rice " 100 30 - 35 P Steam without pressure 100 3-4 Medium boiled " 100 5-6 Hard boiled " 100 8 - 10 P Steam without pr
Practical tips Tips on steaming We recommend using: – Steam with pressure ° 120 °C for rapidly cooking robust foods. – Steam without pressure P 100 °C for gently cooking delicate foods. – You can select any shelf level. You can also cook on several levels at the same time. This will not alter the cooking duration. – When cooking frozen food, e.g. vegetables, ensure that any large clumps frozen together are broken up first so that they cook evenly.
Practical tips – You can thicken sauces in the steam oven by adding flour and butter to liquid (40 g flour and 40 g butter to 0.5 litres liquid). – Grease perforated containers beforehand if used for cooking fish, and solid containers if used for cooking dishes containing eggs. – When cooking meat without adding any additional liquid to the container, the meat juices can be used to for making gravy and sauces. Put the meat and other ingredients, e.g. vegetables, in a perforated container.
Practical tips Reheating Ä Reheat Food to be reheated Duration in minutes Vegetables Cauliflower, runner beans 2 Carrots, kohlrabi 2 Side dishes Dumplings, potatoes (halved) 3-4 Pasta, rice 2-3 The Reheat programme Ä is very effective at reheating food which has been prepared previously. The dish will heat up as well. Because the appliance does not use water to cool down, condensation does not build up in the appliance or on the food. Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food on a plate.
Practical tips Defrosting N Defrost Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temperature in °C Defrosting duration Standing time in minutes in minutes Meat Stew 500 60 30 - 40 10 - 15 Minced meat 250 50* 15 - 20 10 - 15 Cutlets, chops, sausages 800 60 25 - 35 15 - 20 Chicken 1000 60 40 15 - 20 Chicken drumsticks 150 60 20 - 25 10 - 15 Chicken schnitzel 500 60 25 - 30 10 - 15 Fish fillets 400 60 15 10 - 15 Prawns 300 60 4-6 5 Frozen in a block 300 60 20 - 25 10 - 15 F
Practical tips Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. ^ Place the food to be defrosted in the appliance. ^ Select the Defrost programme N. ^ Change the pre-set recommended temperature if necessary (see chart) . ^ Set the duration (see chart). ^ Press the Start/Stop button. Tips on defrosting – All meat and poultry should be fully defrosted before cooking.
Practical tips Cooking whole meals It is very economical and practical to cook a whole meal at the same time in the steam oven. 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 Bottling Proceed as follows: When bottling, do not use temperatures higher than 95 °C (or 90 °C if the appliance is installed at altitudes higher than 1000 m above sea level). Higher temperatures can cause the jars to shatter. Danger of injury. ^ Place the prepared jars (all the same size) in a perforated container, ensuring that they do not touch one another. Select Steam without pressure P for bottling. P Steam without pressure Produce Temp.
Practical tips Extracting juice with steam Useful tips You can use the Steam with pressure ° programme to extract juice from fruit and vegetables. It is best to use very ripe fruit, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also produce a more intense flavour. – Wash the fruit or vegetables to be juiced and cut away any bruised or damaged parts. ° Steam with pressure Food to be juiced Duration in minutes Soft fruit, e.g.
Practical tips Disinfecting containers Preparing yoghurt The steam oven will disinfect baby bottles and other containers so that at the end of the programme they are as germ free as they would have been had they been boiled. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc. are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 °C and also that they can withstand hot steam. ^ To prepare yoghurt you will need 100 g yoghurt (with live culture) and 1 litre of milk.
Safety features Normally, steam pressure and temperature will be regulated automatically by the appliance. However, if a fault should occur, the appliance is fitted with an overheating protection device which protects against the temperature rising too high. The safety valve should be replaced every 1-2 years, depending upon frequency of use. Pressure release / Safety valve The safety valve and the pressure release can operate individually, simultaneously or one after the other.
Safety features ^ The pressure release mechanism contains a small silicone washer which rests in a holder. First check if this washer has been forced out of its holder. If this has happened, fit a new washer into the holder inside the appliance door (see "Accessories supplied"). The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. ^ If the pressure release mechanism has not been activated (i.e. the silicone washer is still in its holder), remove the safety valve from the inside of the appliance door.
Safety features Overheating protection The overheating protection device is located on the right-hand side of the appliance underneath the On/Off button. This switches the heating off automatically if the temperature in the steam generator gets too high. F27 will appear in the programme/temperature display and the cooling down phase will begin. The cooling down phase will be completed in approx. 1 minute and several beeps will sound.
Safety features Safety lock To activate the safety lock: The appliance is equipped with a safety lock which can be used to prevent it from being switched on by accident and also to prevent certain settings from being altered when the steam oven is operating. ^ Press the programme button repeatedly until 3 bars and the lock symbol a appear in the programme/temperature display. If you wish to use the safety lock you will need to alter the setting (see "Programming").
Cleaning and care General notes Before cleaning disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature. 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 the appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use commercial cleaning agents. Only use agents designed for domestic use.
Cleaning and care Cooking containers and drain filter The cooking containers and drain filter should be washed and dried each time they are used. Safety valve The safety valve should be replaced every 1-2 years, depending upon frequency of use. ^ Open the door. Soak any stubborn soiling first before removing with a soft brush. ^ Remove the old safety valve from the inside of the door. They are all dishwasher safe. ^ Fit the new safety valve. Make sure that the seal fits correctly.
Cleaning and care Cooking compartment and pull-out shelf To remove the pull-out shelf: The cooking compartment, the inside of the appliance door and the pull-out shelf should be cleaned and dried after each use. Allow the appliance to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. ^ Unscrew the two thumb nuts a. ^ Pull the shelf out as far as possible. ^ Take the pull-out shelf off its runners and then clean and dry it.
Cleaning and care Shelf runners To replace the runners: It is helpful to remove the shelf runners when you wish to give the oven a thorough clean. ^ After cleaning, re-fit the runners by placing the runner with the guide b (at the front of the middle runner) onto the loosened fixing screw. To remove the runners: ^ Insert the eyelet, located at the rear of the middle runner, on to the protuding pin c in the rear wall of the cooking compartment.
Cleaning and care Water nozzle During the cooling down phase, water is sprayed into the cooking compartment from a water nozzle which is located behind the deflector plate at the back of the runners on the right hand side. With prolonged use, this nozzle can become dirty and will require descaling. The nozzle must be descaled if the fault message F13 appears in the display.
Cleaning and care Descaling ,To prevent the risk of damage only use the descaling agent supplied with the appliance (see "Accessories supplied"). Descaling must be carried out on a cold appliance to prevent harmful vapours forming. The descaling agent is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin and do not inhale the vapours. The appliance will alert you after a certain number of operating hours that the steam generator needs to be descaled.
Cleaning and care Proceed as follows: ^ Wait until the appliance has cooled down. ^ Press the nozzle out of the plunger on the syringe supplied and attach it to the spout of the syringe as shown. ^ Close the door and switch on the empty appliance. The k symbol, the Descale programme symbol k and a number will appear in the programme/temperature display. ^ Press the Start/Stop button.
Cleaning and care When the appliance is ready to begin the descaling process, a beep will sound and E03 will appear in the programme/temperature display. After descaling: ^ Now fill the syringe with descaling agent from the container, and inject the contents of 2 syringes into the opening. ^ Switch off the appliance. ^ Then fill the syringe with water and inject the water into the opening. This needs to be done twice. You will then hear a beep and E04 will appear in the programme/temperature display.
Programming Programme option* P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 Buzzer volume Audible tone at end of programme Safety lock Programme in display after switching on Water hardness P 6 Location (altitude) P 7 Altering the temperature P 8 Demonstration mode and factory default settings Status** Setting S 00 Very quiet S 01 Quiet S 02 Medium S 03 Loud S 00 Single beep S 01 Beeps for a short time S 02 Beeps for 5 minutes S 00 Not possible S 01 Possible S 00 Steam with pressure S 01
Programming You can change the default settings of the programme options (see chart). The appliance can now be switched off or used as required. Proceed as follows: ^ Use the programme button - to select programme P. ^ Press the + temperature button repeatedly until the programme option you want appears in the programme/temperature display (1 for P1, 2 for P2, etc). ^ Press the + or - time button repeatedly until the status you want appears in the time display, e.g. 02. ^ Press the programme button -.
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 strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. ... the appliance is locked during a prolonged power cut and you want to remove the food from it.
Problem solving guide ... After switching on, the descaling programme symbol k and 00 appear in the programme/temperature display, the k symbol also appears on the left of the display, and the appliance beeps. The appliance needs to be descaled. Proceed as described in "Descaling" in "Cleaning and care". ... k and E04 appear in the programme/temperature display and 0:06 appears in the time display. The descaling process was interrupted by a power cut or by being inadvertently switched off.
Problem solving guide F13 The temperature in the cooking compartment is too high. F27 The power supply was interrupted while a programme was running. The appliance has not cooled down sufficiently during the cooling down phase. Check the cooking status and if necessary, set a new cooking duration and then press the Start/Stop button to start the programme again. Check whether – the water stopcock is open. If necessary open it and start the programme again.
Services Technical data Electrical connection Total connected load: see data plate See Installation Instruction Booklet before making electrical connection. Plumbing The steam oven needs to be connected to the mains water supply and to the drainage system by a fully qualified person in accordance with national and local safety regulations.
Services Connection should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations, and the On/Off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in. If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles. For extra safety it is advisable to install a suitable residual current device (RCD).
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 Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given 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.
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