Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 5070 DG 5080 DG 5088 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 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 During operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Interrupting operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Automatic door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Coupling seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This steam oven conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the steam oven, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Technical safety ~ Activate the safety lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the appliance inadvertently. ~ Before installation, check the steam oven for visible signs of damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous. ~ Keep children away from the steam oven at all times. It is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow them to play with it or to play with the controls.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ This appliance is supplied with a moulded plug ready for connection to a switched socket. If you wish to connect it to a double-pole fused spur connection unit, or to an isolator switch or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use ~ Do not leave cooked food in the ~ For added protection, it is advisable oven and do not use any cooking containers which are susceptible to corrosion as this could lead to corrosion in the appliance. to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.
Warning and Safety instructions ~ When using an electric socket near the steam oven, care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. ~ Do not place heavy objects on the open door. The door can support a maximum weight of 8 kg.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly they could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance.
Guide to the appliance Front view a Control panel j Steam inlet b Automatic door release for reducing steam k Drip channel in the oven c Ventilation outlet l Floor heater d Door seal m Temperature sensor e Steam channel n Outlet for air from oven interior f Compartment for water container g Water container (with insert) h Contact point for water container i Shelf levels 11
Guide to the appliance Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see "Optional accessories"). Condensate tray To catch excess moisture Gastronorm size GN 2/3 325x350x40 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking container gross capacity 2.0 litres / useable capacity 1.7 litres Gastronorm size GN 1/2 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 1 2 perforated cooking containers gross capacity 1.5 litres / useable capacity 0.
Guide to the appliance Descaling tablets For descaling the water container. Miele steam oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.
Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor b Selector sensors c Numerical keypad d Minute minder e "Clear" f Display 14
Description of the functions Sensors Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. You can adjust the volume in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume"). Sensor Function s For switching the appliance on and off. C For scrolling through the menus. For selecting the option or value shown in the display next to the sensor. (The sensors light up when it is possible to make a selection). 0,1, 2, ... For entering temperatures.
Description of the functions Display The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Meaning ß p ---- +/- L 16 Appears beside an option or a prompt, e.g. "Continue" and is allocated to a sensor. You select the option you want by pressing the sensor beside the dot. A maximum of 3 options can be shown in the display. These arrows indicate if more than three options are available. A dotted line will appear under the last option available.
Description of the functions Condensate tray When you are using perforated containers, place the condensate tray on the floor of the appliance to collect any drops of liquid and allow them to be removed easily. Water container The maximum water level is 1.2 litres, the minimum 0.75 litres. The water level markers are located inside and outside the container. On no account exceed the upper or maximum level marker. The maximum quantity of 1.
Description of the functions Heating-up phase During the heating-up phase the oven compartment is heated to the set temperature. The display will show the temperature of the cooking compartment as it rises. The duration of the heating-up phase will depend on the quantity and the temperature of the food. In general the heating-up phase will last for approx. 7 minutes. The duration will be longer if you are preparing frozen or refrigerated food.
Before using for the first time Setting up the appliance for using for the first time The appliance will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be requested to select some basic settings which are needed to set up the appliance up for using for the first time. Follow the instructions in the display.
Before using for the first time Time of day You will then be requested to enter the Time of day. You can either use the sensors next to + and - or the numerical keypad to enter the time. Enter the time as 4 figures, e.g. 10 minutes past 9 o'clock in the morning = 09:10. ^ Enter the hour and minutes and confirm with "OK".
Before using for the first time Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After sales service" section of this booklet. Cleaning for the first time Remove any protective foil and adhesive labels. Water container Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see "Cleaning and care / Water container"). Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly by hand using hot water.
Before using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water The boiling point for water at a high altitude above sea level will be lower than the boiling point for water at sea level. To adjust the boiling point for the altitude in your area, fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Brief operating instructions / Preparing the appliance for use") and then run the Steam cooking / Universal (100 °C) programme for 15 minutes. Proceed as described in "Brief operating instructions".
Functions Please refer to the "User instructions" booklet supplied with your appliance for more information on the following functions as well as tips on how to use your steam oven.
Brief operating instructions Preparing the appliance for use ^ Fill the water container with mains tap water up to at least the "min" marker. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. If the water container is not positioned correctly, the appliance will not heat up and after a while F20 will appear in the display (see "Problem solving guide").
Brief operating instructions At the end of the duration At the end of the cooking duration an audible tone will sound and "Steam reduction" and "Programme finished" will appear in the display. The door will open slightly during steam reduction. Wait until "Steam reduction" goes out in the display before opening the door and removing the food. ^ Switch off the appliance. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off.
Operation During operation Interrupting operation Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remaining stored in memory. Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the steam oven and wait until the steam has dissipated. When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the contents. Avoid contact with hot steam, and do not touch the hot oven interior walls.
Operation Saving settings You can save the settings for a cooking programme while it is in progress, so that you can call it up again from the User programmes menu at a later date. ^ Select "Change". ^ Touch one of the sensors next to the arrows until "Save as" appears. ^ Select "Save as". A summary will appear in the display. ^ Confirm with "Continue". ^ Follow the instructions given in "User programmes - Save".
Operation Automatic The weight entry in the Automatic programmes refers to the weight per piece. For example, you can cook just one piece of salmon weighing 250 g or 10 pieces of salmon weighing 250 g at the same time. ^ Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into the appliance. ^ Insert the condensate tray, if required, at the lowest level. ^ Place the food in the appliance. ^ Switch on the appliance s. ^ Select the programme you want. ^ Select the food you want.
Operation Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The steam oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so the food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first. ^ Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into the appliance. ^ Insert the condensate tray, if required, at the lowest level. ^ Switch on the appliance s. ^ Select "Menu cooking". ^ Select the food you want.
Operation User programmes You can save up to 25 cooking programmes under their own individual names in the User programmes menu. If you have not yet created any user programmes, the display will only show the functions. If user programmes have already been created and saved, the following will appear: Select User programmes can be called up and started. Create You can create user programmes. Change Existing programmes will be shown in the display and can be altered.
Operation Save The programme can be saved under the pre-set name, e.g. "Dish 1", under a name of your choice, e.g. "Minestrone" or a combination of both, e.g. "Dish 1 Minestrone" Use the sensors on the left and right hand side of the alphabet to highlight the letters you want and confirm them with "Select character". The appliance will enter the letters as lower or upper case automatically. Complete the process with "Confirm name".
Additional functions Start time / Finish You can delay the start of a programme. The oven will then switch on automatically. With "Start time" you enter the time of day at which you want the programme to start. With "Finish" you enter the time of day at which you want the programme to end. The difference between the Start time and Finish is the cooking duration selected plus the heating-up time which the steam oven calculates. It is only possible to delay the start within 60 seconds after making an entry.
Additional functions The water container must be filled with water for pre-heating. The pre-heating process will be cancelled if the door is opened. You can start the process again by switching the appliance off and back on again. If the door is not opened within 30 minutes of the end of the pre-heating process, the main menu will appear in the display. Using pre-heat ^ Switch on the appliance. The main menu will appear in the display. Do not select a function.
Additional functions Minute minder time The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can also use the minute minder when a programme is running, e.g. as a reminder to stir a dish or add seasoning etc. You can set a time for the minute minder of between 1 second (-:- -:-1 h:min:sec) and 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds (9:59:59).
Additional functions System lock The lock prevents the steam combi oven being switched on unintentionally, by children for example. The appliance is delivered with the lock deactivated (factory default setting). Before this feature can be activated, you will need to change the factory default setting to "Permitted" (this only needs to be done once, see "Settings / Safety"). To activate the system lock ^ Select the ) symbol. ^ Select "On" and confirm with "OK".
Settings Some of the standard steam oven settings (factory default settings) have an alternative which you can select if required. You can alter several settings one after the other. Proceed as follows: ^ Switch on the appliance. ^ Select the Settings menu. ^ Select the setting you want to change. A tick L will indicate which setting is currently selected. If you do not make a selection in the sub-menu within approx. 5 seconds, the display will revert to the Settings menu.
Settings Start The appliance has be set at the factory so that the programme will start automatically a few seconds after the last entry is made. You can alter this setting so that the programme has to be started manually. Steam reduction This function can be activated or deactivated. It is best to deactivate it when you are cooking different types of food at the same time, e.g. when cooking a whole meal and the dishes need to be put into the steam combi oven at different times.
Settings Water hardness The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4). You can set the steam oven for the water hardness level in your area. You can use the test strip supplied to check the water hardness level, or your local water supplier will be able to advise you on the water hardness of your area. The water hardness is shown as settings I to IV equivalent to the German scale 1 to >21 °dH (0.2 >3.8 mmol/l). Hardness level Hardness range Setting I 1-7 °dH (0.2-1.
Settings Units You can choose for the weight to be shown in kg or lbs, the temperature in °C or °F and the depth / thickness in cm or inches. Showroom programme This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the appliance without the heater elements working. Do not activate this setting for domestic use! If you select and activate this option by mistake, you can deactivate it as follows: – Demo programme ^ Select the "Off" option and follow the instructions in the display.
Cleaning and care Miele offer a range of branded cleaning and conditioning products. See “Optional accessories”. General notes Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. It should be cleaned after each use. Make sure the appliance is completely dry before closing the door. Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Cleaning and care Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. If not, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a damp Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. After cleaning dry with a soft cloth. The external surfaces of this appliance are all susceptible to scratching. Scratches on glass surfaces could even cause a breakage.
Cleaning and care Oven interior 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. Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse with clean water and then dry the oven interior with a soft cloth.
Cleaning and care Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and the pull it out of the container. ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container. When replacing the insert, guide it in at an angle a and then push it downwards b as illustrated. Do not immerse the water container in water or clean it in a dishwasher.
Cleaning and care Coupling seal If the water container becomes difficult to remove and replace or the fault message F20 appears, rub a small amount of the silicone grease supplied (see "Guide to the appliance / Accessories supplied") into the inside of the coupling seal. Do not take the seal out to lubricate it! When handling silicone grease, please observe the following safety measures: – Remove any silicone grease from your skin either by wiping it off or by washing it off.
Cleaning and care Descaling For optimum cleaning results we recommend that you use Miele descaling tablets to descale your steam oven (see "Optional accessories"). A proprietary citric acid based descaling agent can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Ensure that the descaling agent does not come into contact with the door handle or the metal control panel as this could cause marks. However, should any descaling agent get onto these surfaces, wipe it away immediately.
Cleaning and care ^ Remove the water container and empty it. Remove the insert. ^ Rinse the water container and the insert thoroughly. ^ Replace the insert and fill the water container with 1 litre of fresh tap water. Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. The descaling process will continue automatically when the water container is pushed back into the appliance. After descaling: ^ Switch off the appliance. ^ Open the door. ^ Remove the water container and empty it.
Cleaning and care Removing and refitting the door It is much easier to clean the steam oven interior if you remove the door first. To remove the door ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges. ^ Slowly close the door until the raised levers are touching the frame. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up and off the hinges. To refit the door ^ Fit the door on the hinges. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Then push the levers back down. ^ Close the door.
Problem solving guide ,Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do if ... ... you cannot switch the appliance on. Check whether the mains fuse has tripped.
Problem solving guide ... the water container has become harder to put into the appliance and take out again. Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water container with silicone grease, as described in "Cleaning and care / Coupling seal". ... the heating-up phase lasts an unusually long time. Check the bottom of the water container. If a thick layer of limescale has built-up, check the water hardness level that has been set.
Problem solving guide ... a whistling sound is heard when the appliance is switched on again. When the door is closed, the pressure has to equalise, which can cause a whistling sound. This is not a fault. ... F and a number appear in the display. This combination indicates a fault. – F 20: The appliance does not heat up. Check whether the water container has been pushed right into the appliance so that it connects. Switch the appliance off and then back on again.
Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your appliance. These can be ordered via the internet at www.miele-shop.com or from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer. Cooking containers Each stainless steel cooking container has a Gastro-Norm (GN) size (Example GN 1/3). 1/3 or 1/2 is the width and depth of the cooking containers as shown below. DGGL 1 Peforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 1.
Optional accessories DGG 3 Solid cooking container, GN 1/2 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres 325x265x65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 4 Perforated cooking container, GN 1/2 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres 325x265x65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 5 Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 325x175x65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking container, GN 1/3 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.
Optional accessories DGD Lid for GN 1/3 cooking containers Condensate tray To catch excess moisture, GN 2/3 325x350x40 mm (WxDxH) Rack For placing your own cooking containers on Cleaning and care products Miele descaling tablets 6 tablets For descaling the water container.
Optional accessories Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes discolouration from the floor heater caused by drops of liquid. Removes discolouration from cooking containers. E-Cloth (microfibre cloth) Removes finger marks and light soiling. Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal. Please read the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Safety instructions for installation ~ Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match the mains electricity supply. 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 installed.
Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit d 70 b 00 549 68 -5 560 c e 446 448-452 75 455,5 05 a 44 4 22 5 59 */2 3* * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a base unit 70 d 460-465 600 05 00 75 549 -568 560 b 446 e 455,5 c a 44 4 22 5 59 */2 3* * * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front 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.
Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven d 30 f 70 b 05 05 55 560 - 568 /23* * 44 4 455,5 -568 560 c 22* 75 549 e 446 593-595 448-452 00 5 59 a g 5 59 22 */2 3* * * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the recess and align it. ^ Secure the appliance by screwing the two wood screws 3.5 x 25 mm i (supplied) into the vertical trim on either side of the appliance (see illustration).
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.
Electrical connection Important U.K. This appliance is supplied for connection to a single phase 230-240 V 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
After sales service, data plate In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – Your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, which are given on the data plate.
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