Miele DG 6500 Betriebsanleitung

Operating and Installation InstructionsSteam OvenTo prevent accidents and appliance damageread these instructions before installation or use.M.-Nr. 09

Front viewa Control panelb Ventilation outletc Automatic door opener for steam reductiond Door seale Suction tubef Compartment for water containerg Wa

Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front* Appliances with glass front** Appliances with metal frontAppliance and installation dimensions100

^Push the appliance into the installation niche and align it.The appliance must be level, so that the steam generatorcan operate properly.Deviation fr

,CAUTION: Before installation orservicing, disconnect the powersupply by either removing the fuse,shutting off the main power ormanually "trippin

Disposal of packing materialThe transport and protective packingmaterials are environmentally friendlyfor disposal and may be recyclable.Ensure that a

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Included accessoriesAll standard and additional accessories can be reordered ifnecessary (see "Optional accessories").Drip tray DGG 21To cat

Control panelSensor buttonsLightly touch the sensor buttons to operate the appliance. An audible tone willsound each time a button is touched. Use the

DisplayIn addition to the text, the following symbols appear in the display:Symbol Meaning- Appears with a menu item or a prompt, e. g. "Continue

Drip trayWhen you are using perforated pans, place the drip tray onthe lowest side runners to collect any dripping liquid andallow it to be removed ea

Preheating phaseWhile the oven is heating up to the set temperature, thedisplay will show the rising temperature inside the oventogether with "Pr

Interior lightingThe oven light has been factory-set to go out when cookingstarts. If you want it to stay on all the time you can change thedefault se

The steam oven will turn on automatically when it isconnected to the power supply.A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will thenbe aske

Select the time display formatYou can choose from the following options:–On: The time of day is always displayed even when theoven is turned off.–Off:

A functional test is carried out on the appliance at thefactory, this may cause some water may drip from the linesinto the oven cavity during transpor

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5Guide to the Steam Oven ...10Front view...

Set the correct boiling point of waterBefore cooking food for the first time, you must set the boilingpoint of the water, as this varies according to

Main menu RecommendedtemperatureTemperaturerangeSteam CookingRetains the flavor and nutrients of the foodwithout added fats or oils.212° F /100° C105

Preparation^Fill the water container to at least the "min" mark.Only use tap water. Never use distilled or mineral wateror other liquids.^Pu

At the end of the cooking timeAt the end of the cooking time an audible tone sounds."Steam Reduction" and "Program Finished" appea

During operationInterrupting a program or cooking processOperation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. Theheating element is turned off and

Saving a cooking programYou can save a cooking program as one of the "Favorites"."Save" appears in the display at the end of a coo

FavoritesYou can save up to 20 cooking programs under their ownindividual names in the "Favorites" menu.If you have not saved a program of y

You can save the program using a name of your choice. Thename can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK".^Select "Save".

Start time / Finish timeYou can delay the start time. Delay start cannot be used forrunning the descaling program.Use "Start at" to enter th

TimerThe timer can be used to time separate kitchen activities.You can also use the timer while a program is running.You can set a time between 1 seco

Additional functions ...28Start time / Finish time ...28Timer ..

System lockThe system lock prevents the steam oven from being turnedon inadvertently.The oven is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If youwis

Sensor lockThe oven is equipped with a sensor lock to prevent settingsfrom being changed inadvertently during cooking.When sensor lock is activated, w

The advantages of cooking with steamVitamins and minerals are retained better, as the food is notimmersed in water.When cooked with steam, food retain

–Place the cooking pans on the inserted rack, not on theoven floor.–Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of thepan and the top of the cook

TemperatureThe maximum temperature in the steam oven is 212° F /100° C. Most types of food can be cooked at thistemperature. Some more delicate types

VegetablesFresh vegetablesPrepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, cleanand cut into pieces.Frozen vegetablesFrozen vegetables do not nee

Cooking durationWhen cooking vegetables with steam, the cooking durationwill depend on the size and desired degree of doneness.SettingsMasterChef >

Cooking timein minutesPotatoes, Waxy, PeeledWholeHalvedQuartered27–2921–2216–18Potatoes, Fairly waxy, PeeledWholeHalvedQuartered25–2719–2117–18Potatoe

Cooking timein minutesGreen Asparagus 7White Asparagus, 3/4" Width 9–10Carrots, Chopped 6Spinach 1–2Pointed Cabbage, Chopped 10–11Celery, Chopped

MeatFresh meatPrepare the meat as usual.Frozen meatMeat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking (see"Defrost").PreparationFor meat tha

Making Yogurt ...66Proofing ...68Dissolving Gel

SettingsMasterChef > Meat > ... > Steam CookingorSteam CookingTemperature: 212° F / 100° CCooking time: see tableThe cooking times given in t

SausageSettingsMasterChef > Sausage > ... Steam CookingorSteam CookingTemperature: 195° F / 90° CCooking time: see tableSausage Cooking time in

FishFresh fishPrepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and filet.Frozen fishFrozen fish should be slightly defrosted before cooking (see&q

Cooking durationThe cooking time depends on the thickness and consistencyof the food.The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become.Observe t

The cooking times specified in the chart are guidelines forfresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking timeto start, additional time can be

ShellfishPreparationDefrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam.Peel, clean and wash the shellfish.Cooking pansUse greased, perforated pans to

MusselsFresh mussels,Prepare only mussels that are closed.Do not eat mussels that have not opened after beingcooked. Risk of food poisoning!Soak fresh

RiceRice swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid.The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on thetype of rice.The rice absor

PastaDry pastaDry pasta swells when it is cooked, so it needs to be cookedin liquid. The liquid must completely cover the pasta. Usinghot liquid gives

DumplingsFresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforatedpan.SettingsMasterChef > Dumplings > ... > Steam CookingorSteam CookingTemp

WARNING- When using yourappliance follow basic precautions,including the following:Read all instructions beforeinstallation or use of the steam ovento

GrainsGrain swells when cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid.The grain to liquid ratio depends on the type of grain.Grain can be cooked whole or

LegumesSoak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water beforecooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible andshortens the cooking time.Exception

SettingsSteam CookingTemperature: 212° F / 100° CCooking time: see tableNot soakedCooking timein minutesRatioLegumes: LiquidBeansKidney Beans 130–140

EggsUse a perforated pan to boil eggs.The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as theyare gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so

FruitCook fruit in a solid pan so that none of the juice is lost.If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated pan, place a solid pandirectly underneath i

Menu Cooking - ManualTurn the steam reduction off when Menu Cooking (see"Settings").With Menu Cooking you can cook a whole meal containingty

ExampleRice 20 minutesTilapia Filets 6 minutesBroccoli 4 minutes20 minutes minus 6 minutes =14 minutes (first cooking duration: rice)6 minutes minus 4

ReheatAlways follow USDA guidelines on food safety.The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gentlywithout drying it out or over-cooking it.

Procedure^Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that isresistant to temperatures up to 212° F / 100° C and tosteam.^Then place the pla

DefrostAlways follow USDA guidelines on food safety.It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than atroom temperature.Temperature140° F /

Safety with children~Activate the Child Safety Lock sothat children cannot turn the steamoven on inadvertently.~Children must not clean the steamoven

Food to bedefrostedWeightin oz / gTemperaturein°F/°CDefrostingtimein minutesStanding timein minutesFruitApple Sauce 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15Appl

Food to bedefrostedWeightin oz / gTemperaturein°F/°CDefrostingtimein minutesStandingtimein minutesMeatRoast sliced 140 / 60 8–10 15–20Ground Meat 8.8

CanningAlways follow USDA guidelines on food safety.Only use unblemished, fresh produce that is in goodcondition.Glass jarsOnly use clean glass jars a

TipsMake use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for30 minutes after it has turned off.Cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for

JuicingYou can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruitsuch as berries and cherries.Overripe fruit is perfect, as the riper the fruit the

Menu CookingYou can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice andvegetables.The various components can be selected in any order. TheSteam Oven u

Making YogurtAlways follow USDA guidelines on food safety.To make yogurt, you will need milk and either fresh live yogurtor a yogurt culture, obtainab

Tip:If you are using yogurt starter powder, you can prepare theyogurt from a mixture of milk and cream. Mix 3 cups (3/4 liter)milk with 1 cup (1/4 lit

ProofingProcedure^Prepare the dough according to the recipe.^Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack.SettingsSpecial Modes > ProoforSteam Coo

Melting ChocolateYou can melt any type of chocolate in the steam oven.Procedure^Break the chocolate into small pieces.^Place large quantities in a non

Technical safety~Installation, repair and maintenancework should be performed by a Mieleauthorized service technician. Work byunqualified persons coul

Skinning Fruits and VegetablesProcedure^Cut a cross at the stem end of tomatoes, nectarines etc.This will allow the skin to be removed more easily.^Pl

Preserving ApplesThe storage life of untreated apples can be increased. Theapples will keep for 5 to 6 months when optimally stored in adry, cool and

Sweating OnionsSweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, withthe addition of a little fat if necessary.Procedure^Cut the onions into smal

Sanitizing CookwareThe steam oven will sanitize baby bottles and othercookware. Check beforehand that the manufacturerguarantees all components are to

Decrystallizing HoneyProcedure^Loosen the lid and place the jar (glass only) of honey in aperforated cooking pan or on the rack.^Stir the honey once d

Your appliance has numerous MasterChef programs.Operating modes, temperatures and times are saved for theindividual programs.The degree of cooking is

^Select "MasterChef".^Select the respective submenu (e.g. Vegetables).^Select the desired vegetable (e.g. Cauliflower).^Select and confirm t

Your appliance has a number of standard default settings.You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu.Currently selected settings

The factory setting for the respective option is shown in bold.Menu item Available settingsLanguage J German, English, other languagesCountryTime of D

Menu item Available settingsWater Hardness Soft (< 8.7 gr/gal, < 8.4° dH, < 1.5 mmol/l)Medium ( < 8.7 - 14.6 gr/gal, 8.4 - 14° dH, 1.5 - 2

User safety~The steam oven should be installedat a safe height for users to safelyaccess all cooking levels and pans.Otherwise spills could cause burn

,Risk of injury!Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.The steam can reach the electrical components andcause a short circuit.Risk of damage

Appliance frontRemove soiling on the appliance front right away. If soilingis left on, it may be impossible to remove and the surfacescan discolor or

Oven interiorDry the oven interior, door seal, drip channel, inside of thedoor and the compartment for the water container after eachuse. Use a sponge

Water containerRemove and empty the water container after each use. Rinseit by hand and then dry it to prevent limescale deposits.Side runnersThe runn

DescalingWe recommend that you use Miele Descaling Tablets (see"Optional accessories") for descaling the appliance. Theyhave been specifical

It is only possible to cancel the descaling process duringthe first 6 minutes.Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling process.If it is turn

Oven doorRemoving the doorBefore the door can be removed the release levers on bothdoor hinges must be unlocked.^ Open the door fully.^ Unlock the rel

^Close the door until it stops.^Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up ata slant and off the hinges.Do not lift the door at the doo

,Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician inaccordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairscould cau

Problem Possible cause and solutionDuring use, anunusually largeamount of steamescapes from partsof the steam ovenwhere it does notusually.The door is

Cleaning and care~Never use a steam cleaner to cleanthe steam oven. The steam can reachthe electrical components and cause ashort circuit.~Scratches o

Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for itsappliances including Miele cleaning and conditioningproducts.These products can be easily orde

DGGL 5Perforated cooking pan123/4"x7"x2½"(WxDxH)325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH)DGGL 6Perforated cooking pan12 3/4" x 7" x 4" (

DGD 1/2Lid for 12 3/4" x 10 ½" (325 x 265 mm) cooking pansDrip tray DGG 21To catch dripping liquids12 3/4" x 17" x 1 1/2" (Wx

In the event of a fault which you cannotcorrect yourself please contact theMiele Technical Service Department atthe phone numbers listed on the backof

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Installation InstructionsInformation is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specification, technical &

,WARNING - Read all instructionsbefore installation or use of thesteam oven to prevent injury andmachine damage.~Before installation, make sure thatth

Installation in a tall cabinet* Appliances with glass front** Appliances with metal fronta Built-in steam ovenb Installation nichec Power cord - Conne

Installation under a countertopIf the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions forinstallation of the cooktop as well as

Installation in combination with an oven* Appliances with glass front** Appliances with metal fronta Built-in steam ovenb Installation nichec Power co