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Miele DGC 6500 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Steam combination oven
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.
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M.-Nr. 09 616 510

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Steam combination oven 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. 09 616 510...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions ........6 Caring for the environment .
  • Page 3 Contents Operation ............37 During use .
  • Page 4 Contents Dumplings ............66 Grain .
  • Page 5 Miele{home ........

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments. This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use. This steam oven is intended for domestic use only as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the steam oven inadvertently. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the steam oven unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the steam oven unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec- ognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 9 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage before using it.
  • Page 10 While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Danger of burning. The steam oven becomes hot when in use. You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior, cooked food, oven accessories or hot steam. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Some types of food dry out quickly and can self-ignite if high grill temperatures are used. Never use the grill to finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread or to dry flowers or herbs. Use Fan plus or Conventional heat for this type of procedure.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions The door can support a maximum weight of 10 kg. Do not sit on or lean against an open door, and do not place heavy objects on it. Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and the oven cavity.
  • Page 14 "Cleaning and care"). Ensure that they are replaced correctly and do not use the steam oven without them fitted. Accessories Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If a replacement is necessary it can be obtained from the Miele.

  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.

  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Front view...

  • Page 17: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Door seal d Moisture sensor e Temperature sensor f Side runners with 3 shelf levels g Grease filter h Drip channel i Drain j Oven interior lighting k Connection socket for the food probe l Top heat/grill element m Condensate container compartment n Condensate container...

  • Page 18: Accessories Supplied

    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"). DGGL 20 1 perforated container Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Useable capacity 1.8 litres...
  • Page 19 Food probe For precise temperature controlled cooking The food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat (core temperature) Descaling tablets For descaling the appliance Miele steam combination oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen.

  • Page 20: Description Of The Functions

    Description of the functions Control panel Sensor controls Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. You can alter the volume of the tone or switch the tone off in the Settings menu (see "Settings / Volume").
  • Page 21 Description of the functions Display The following symbols appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Explanation 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 next to it.

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    Description of the functions Control panel The water container and the condensate container are located behind the control panel. The ? sensor is used for opening and closing the control panel. The panel is fitted with a device which will automatically stop it moving if it meets an obstruction whilst opening or closing.

  • Page 23: Food Probe

    Description of the functions Food probe The food probe measures the core temperature in the food, enabling the temperature during the cooking process to be monitored simply and accurately. Temperature / Core temperature Some functions have recommended temperatures and where appropriate a pre-set core temperature for the food probe.

  • Page 24: Noises

    Description of the functions The appliance calculates the amount of moisture in the oven. The amount of moisture in the food will affect the amount of moisture the oven needs. Some food gives off moisture during the cooking process. This moisture from the food also controls the amount of moisture needed.

  • Page 25: Heating-Up Phase

    Description of the functions Heating-up phase While the appliance is heating up to the temperature which has been set, the display will show "Heating-up phase" and the temperature in the cooking compartment as it rises in all programmes except for Automatic ones, Menu cooking, Reheat and Maintenance.

  • Page 26: Oven Interior Lighting

    Description of the functions Oven interior lighting For energy saving reasons, the oven compartment lighting has been set at the factory to go out after the programme has begun. If you want it to stay on all the time the oven is on you will need to alter the default setting (see "Settings").

  • Page 27: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time Basic settings The steam oven 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 the appliance up for using for the first time.
  • Page 28 Using for the first time Select the display format you want You have the following options: – On: The time is displayed when the oven is switched off. – Off: The time is not displayed when the oven is switched off.

  • Page 29: Cleaning For The First Time

    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, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet. The appliance has undergone a function test in the factory. Residual water from this testing may have trickled back into the cabinet during transportation.

  • Page 30: Setting The Correct Boiling Point For Water

    Using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point for water, as this varies depending on the altitude the appliance is located at. This procedure also flushes out the waterways.

  • Page 31: Function Chart

    Function chart Main menu Recommend Temperature range temperature Functions Fan plus 160 °C 30 - 225 °C 320 °F 85 - 435 °F For baking on several levels Conventional heat 180 °C 30 - 225 °C 355 °F 85 - 435 °F For baking traditional recipes, e.g.
  • Page 32 Function chart Main menu Recommended Temperature temperature range Functions Economy grill Level 3 Levels 1 - 3 For grilling thin cuts in small quantities and for browning small baked dishes Fan grill 200 °C 50 - 225 °C 395 °F 120 - 435 °F For grilling thicker items, e.g.
  • Page 33 Function chart Main menu Recommended Temperature temperature range Special applications Bottling 90 °C 80 °C - 100 °C 195 °F 175 °F - 212 °F Disinfect items Drying food 60 °C 60 °C - 70 °C 140 °F 140 °F - 160 °F Prove dough Sabbath programme 180 °C...

  • Page 34: Operating Principles

    Operating principles Before each cooking programme ensure that the filter in the bottom of the cooking compartment is correctly fitted. Otherwise coarse soiling could get into the drainage system and cause a blockage. Fill the water container Do not touch the door handle when opening the control panel.

  • Page 35: Set The Duration

    Operating principles Set the duration ^ Use the numerical keypad to enter the duration. ^ Confirm with "OK". Set the moisture level (with Combination mode and Reheat) ^ Confirm the moisture level with "OK". ^ Use the - / + sensors or the numerical keypad to set the moisture level you want and then confirm with "OK".

  • Page 36: After Use

    Operating principles After use ^ Remove and empty the water container / condensate container. Push upwards slightly as you take them out of the appliance. ^ After each use, clean and dry the whole appliance as described in "Cleaning and care". Leave the appliance door open until the oven interior is completely dry.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation During use 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 you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.

  • Page 38: To Save A Programme

    Operation To save a programme You can save your frequently used cooking processes to "User programmes". The word "Save" will appear in the display at the end of the programme. ^ Select "Save". A summary of the programme will then appear in the display. ^ Select "Accept".

  • Page 39: Steam Cooking / Defrost

    Operation Steam cooking / Defrost ^ Switch the appliance on. ^ Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the appliance. ^ Select the function Steam cooking / Special applications > Defrost.

  • Page 40: Combination Mode

    Operation Combination mode Combination mode works by combining dry heat and steam. You can combine up to ten cooking stages in a combination mode programme. You can set the temperature, moisture level and duration or core temperature for each cooking stage.
  • Page 41 Operation Cooking stage 2 ^ Select the cooking function you want. ^ Set the temperature (or level) you want, and confirm with "OK". ^ Set the moisture level and confirm with "OK". ^ Select "Duration" or "Set the core temperature". ^ Set the duration or core temperature and confirm with "OK".

  • Page 42: Fan Plus / Conventional Heat / Top Heat / Bottom Heat / Grill / Fan Grill / Intensive Bake / Cake Plus

    Operation Fan plus / Conventional heat / Top heat / Bottom heat / Grill / Fan grill / Intensive bake / Cake plus The grease filter on the back wall must be removed for baking. Exception: fit the grease filter in the back wall when baking open deep fresh fruit flans, e.g.

  • Page 43: User Programmes

    Operation User programmes You can save up to 20 frequently used cooking programmes under their own names in the "User programmes" menu. If there are no programmes saved to memory the following will appear in the display: Create programme This is used to create a new user programme. If user programmes have already been created and saved, they will appear in the display.
  • Page 44 Operation You can save the programme using a name of your choice. The name can have up to 10 characters. Confirm each with "OK". ^ Select "Save". ^ Select the name you want. When you are happy with the name, select "Save". Information about the programme will then appear in the display.

  • Page 45: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Start time / Finish You can delay the start of a programme. The oven will then switch on automatically. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling programme. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the programme to start.

  • Page 46: Minute Minder

    Additional functions Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can use the minute minder whilst a programme is running. You can set a duration for the minute minder of between 1 second and 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.

  • Page 47: System Lock

    Additional functions System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being switched on by mistake. The appliance is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If you wish to use it you will need to alter the setting (see "Settings > Safety"). To deactivate the lock ^ Touch the On/Off sensor K.

  • Page 48: Sensor Lock

    Additional functions Sensor lock The appliance is fitted with a sensor lock to prevent settings being changed by mistake during a programme. All sensors, with the exception of the On/Off sensor K are locked when the sensor lock is set. An elapsed minute minder duration can still be confirmed.

  • Page 49: General Notes

    General notes This section contains general information. You will find more detailed information about particular foods and how to cook them in the other sections. Steam cooking The advantages of cooking with steam Almost all vitamins and minerals are retained as the food is not immersed in water.

  • Page 50: Universal Tray / Combi Rack

    General notes – Place the cooking containers on the rack or on a suitable tray, and not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the container and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the container.

  • Page 51: Cooking Duration

    General notes Cooking duration In general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food in a saucepan. More information about any factors which may affect the cooking duration is given in the relevant sections. The quantity of food does not affect the cooking duration.

  • Page 52: Steam Cooking

    Steam cooking Vegetables Fresh Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. Frozen Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand, unless they have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together.
  • Page 53 Steam cooking Settings Automatic programmes > Vegetables > ... Oven function > Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart The durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh vegetables. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter duration it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer.
  • Page 54 Steam cooking Duration in minutes Fairly firm potatoes, peeled whole 25-27 halved 19-21 quartered 17-18 Floury potatoes, peeled whole 26-28 halved 19-20 quartered 15-16 Kohlrabi, cut into batons Pumpkin, diced Corn on the cob 30-35 Chard, chopped Peppers, diced / cut into strips Mushrooms New potatoes, firm 30-32...
  • Page 55 Steam cooking Duration in minutes Main crop carrots, chopped Spinach Spring cabbage, chopped 10-11 Celery, chopped Swede, chopped White cabbage, chopped Savoy cabbage, chopped 10-11 Courgettes, sliced Sugar snap peas...

  • Page 56: Meat

    Steam cooking Meat Fresh Prepare the meat in the usual way. Frozen Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking in the steam oven (see "Defrost"). Preparation For meat which needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. for a stew, sear the meat in a pan on the hob first. Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the meat, and not on the weight.
  • Page 57 Steam cooking Settings Automatic programmes > Meat > ... Oven function > Steam cooking > ... Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart The durations given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to start with.

  • Page 58: Sausages

    Steam cooking Sausages Settings Automatic programmes > Sausages > ... Oven function > Steam cooking Temperature: 90 °C Duration: see chart Sausages Duration in minutes Frankfurters Bologna sausages Veal sausages...

  • Page 59: Fish

    Steam cooking Fish Fresh Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet. Frozen Defrost frozen fish before cooking (see "Defrosting"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm. It is not necessary to season fish with salt when cooking with steam as this method retains the minerals which give the fish its unique flavour.
  • Page 60 Steam cooking Duration The cooking duration depends on the thickness and the texture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish, the longer the cooking duration. A 3 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g will take longer to cook than a 2 cm thick piece of fish weighing 500 g.
  • Page 61 Steam cooking Settings Automatic programmes > Fish > ... Oven function > Steam cooking Temperature: see chart Duration: see chart The cooking durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted. If food is not cooked sufficiently after the shorter duration it can be put back in the oven and cooked for longer.

  • Page 62: Shellfish

    Steam cooking Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash the shellfish. Cooking containers Grease perforated containers. Place the universal tray on the lowest shelf level. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart.

  • Page 63: Mussels

    Steam cooking Mussels Fresh Only cook mussels which are closed. N.B. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked. Danger of food poisoning. Steep fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to clean them.

  • Page 64: Rice

    Steam cooking Rice Rice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on the type of rice. The rice absorbs all the liquid and so none of the nutrients are lost.

  • Page 65: Pasta

    Steam cooking Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx.

  • Page 66: Dumplings

    Steam cooking Dumplings Ready made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be well covered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This is because even although they have been soaked in water beforehand they will not absorb enough moisture. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings Automatic programmes >...

  • Page 67: Grain

    Steam cooking Grain Grain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked in liquid.The proportion of grain to liquid depends on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings Automatic programmes > Grain > ... Oven function > Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Ratio...

  • Page 68: Pulses

    Steam cooking Pulses - Dried - Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking.
  • Page 69 Steam cooking Oven function > Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart Unsoaked Duration Ratio in minutes Pulses : Liquid Beans Kidney beans 130–140 1 : 3 Adzuki beans 95–105 1 : 3 Black beans 100–120 1 : 3 Pinto beans 115–135 1 : 3...

  • Page 70: Hen's Eggs

    Steam cooking Hen's eggs Use a perforated container to boil eggs in the steam oven. The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are gradually warmed during the heating up phase and so do not burst when they are cooked with steam. When using a solid container for make egg dishes such as scrambled eggs, remember to grease it first.

  • Page 71: Fruit

    Steam cooking Fruit Cook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place a solid container directly underneath it to collect the juice. You can use the juice which has collected in the solid container to make a glaze for a fruit flan.

  • Page 72: Menu Cooking (Cooking Whole Meals) - Manually

    Steam cooking Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manually Before cooking meals with the Menu cooking function switch off the steam reduction system (see "Settings"). You can use the steam oven to cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking durations, e.g. fish fillet with rice and broccoli.
  • Page 73 Steam cooking Example Rice 20 minutes Fish fillet 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes (1st duration: rice) 6 minutes less 4 minutes = 2 minutes (2nd duration: fish fillet) Remaining time = 4 minutes (3rd duration: broccoli) Durations 20 min - rice 6 min - fish fillet...

  • Page 74: Special Applications

    Special applications Reheat The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently, without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheat evenly and does not need to be stirred during the reheating process. You can reheat individual dishes or plated meals which have been prepared previously (e.g.
  • Page 75 Special applications Food Temperature Moisture Duration in °C in % in minutes Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower Kohlrabi 8–10 Beans Side dishes Pasta Rice 8–10 Potatoes, cut in half lengthways Dumplings 18–20 Mashed potato Meat and poultry Sliced meat, 1 1/2 cm thick Roulades, sliced Goulash Lamb stew...

  • Page 76: Defrost

    Special applications Defrost It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exception: 50 °C for minced meat and game Before and after defrosting Remove all packaging before defrosting. Exceptions: Leave bread, biscuits and cakes in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb moisture and become soft.
  • Page 77 Special applications Tips Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2 - 5 minutes should be enough. When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g.
  • Page 78 Special applications Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in g in °C duration in minutes in minutes Dairy products Cheese slices Quark 20–25 10–15 Cream 20–25 10–15 Soft cheese 10–15 Fruit Apple sauce 20–25 10–15 Apple pieces 20–25 10–15 Apricots...
  • Page 79 Special applications Food to be Weight Temperature Defrosting Standing time defrosted in g in °C duration in minutes in minutes Meat Roast meat Sliced 8–10 15–20 Minced meat 15–20 10–15 Minced meat 20–30 10–15 Goulash 30–40 10–15 Goulash 1000 50–60 10–15 Liver 20–25...

  • Page 80: Bottling

    Special applications Bottling Vegetables and fruit Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition for bottling. Glass jars Use clean jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable.
  • Page 81 Special applications Fill the jars with liquid. The produce must be completely covered. Use a sugar solution for fruit and a salt or vinegar solution for vegetables. Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off.
  • Page 82 Special applications Settings Special applications > Bottling, or Oven functions > Steam cooking Temperature: see chart Duration: see chart Produce Temperature in Duration °C in minutes* Berries Red / Blackcurrants Gooseberries Cranberries Fruit with stones Cherries Mirabelle plums Plums Peaches Greengages Fruit with pips Apples...
  • Page 83 Special applications Bottling cakes Creamed, sponge and yeast dough mixtures are all suitable for bottling. Cakes will keep for approx. 6 months. Cakes made with fresh fruit are not suitable for long term storage, and must be consumed within 2 days of being made.

  • Page 84: Extracting Juice With Steam

    Special applications Extracting juice with steam You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit, such as berries and cherries. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced. Very ripe fruit will also produce a more intense flavour.

  • Page 85: Menu Cooking (Cooking Whole Meals)

    Special applications Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) You can cook up to three different types of food, e. g. fish with a side dish and vegetables. The food can be selected in any order you like. The appliance will automatically sort them out in order of cooking duration required.

  • Page 86: Drying Food

    Special applications Drying food Only use the Combination mode - Fan plus function to dry food so that moisture can be dissipated. Procedure ^ Cut the produce into similar sized pieces. ^ Spread out across the rack covered in baking parchment. Bananas and pineapple are not suitable for drying.

  • Page 87: Pizza

    Special applications Pizza Settings Special applications > Pizza Temperature: 180 °C - 225 °C Duration: 1-20 minutes Note: place on the rack covered with baking parchment Oven function > Fan plus Temperature: 180 °C - 225 °C Duration: 1-20 minutes Note: place on the rack covered with baking parchment...

  • Page 88: Making Yoghurt

    Special applications Making yoghurt To make yoghurt, you will need either fresh live yoghurt or yoghurt culture, obtainable from health food shops. Use natural yoghurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yoghurt is not suitable. The yoghurt must be fresh (short storage time) You can use either unchilled long-life or fresh milk.
  • Page 89 Special applications When using yoghurt enzyme, yoghurt can be made from a milk / cream mixture. Mix 3/4 litre milk with 1/4 litre cream. Procedure ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk or make up the mixture with yoghurt enzyme, following the instructions on the packaging.

  • Page 90: Prove Dough

    Special applications Prove dough Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in an uncovered bowl in a perforated container or on the rack. Settings Special applications > Prove dough Duration: according to recipe instructions Oven functions >...

  • Page 91: Melt Chocolate

    Special applications Melt chocolate You can use the steam oven for melting any type of chocolate. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. Leave chocolate cake covering in its packaging, and place in a perforated cooking container. ^ Place large quantities in a solid cooking container and small quantities in a cup or a bowl.

  • Page 92: Skinning Vegetables And Fruit

    Special applications Skinning vegetables and fruit Procedure ^ Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily. ^ Place the fruit / vegetables in a perforated cooking container if using steam cooking and in the universal tray if using the grill.

  • Page 93: Apple Storage

    Special applications Apple storage You can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven to increase the length of time you can store them for. Once treated, the apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. This method is only suitable for apples and not for other types of fruit.

  • Page 94: Sweat Onions

    Special applications Sweat onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions up into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking container with a little butter. ^ Cover the container or the dish with a lid or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 100 °C and to hot steam.

  • Page 95: Disinfect Items

    Special applications Disinfect items The steam oven can be used to 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.

  • Page 96: Heat Damp Flannels

    Special applications Heat damp flannels Procedure ^ Moisten the flannels and then roll them up. ^ Place them beside one another in a perforated cooking container. Settings Automatic programmes > Special > Heat (damp) flannels Oven functions > Steam cooking Temperature: 70 °C Duration: 2 minutes Decrystallise honey...

  • Page 97: Making Eierstich

    Special applications Making eierstich Procedure ^ Mix 6 eggs with 375 ml milk (do not beat until foamy). ^ Season the egg and milk mixture and pour into a greased solid cooking container with a little butter. Settings Oven functions > Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: 4 minutes...

  • Page 98: Making Preserves

    Special applications Making preserves Only use unblemished, fresh produce which is in good condition for making preserves. Glass jars Only use sterilised jars with twist-off lids and up to a maximum capacity of 250 ml. After pouring in the fruit, clean the rim of the jar with a clean cloth and hot water.

  • Page 99: Sabbath Programme

    Special applications Sabbath programme This programme lasts for 72 hours for religious observance. It uses "Conventional heat" and cannot be altered. Once set the time of day will not be visible in the display. The oven light will also not come on, even when the door is opened. The oven will only start heating up after opening and closing the door.

  • Page 100: Food Probe

    Food probe How it works The tip of the probe is pushed into the centre of the meat where it measures the core temperature continuously. The core temperature set will depend on how well cooked you want your meat to be and on the type of meat. The temperature can be set between 30 and 99 °C.
  • Page 101 Food probe When to use it The food probe can be used with the following functions: - Combination mode - Fan plus, - Combination mode - Conventional heat - Fan plus - Fan grill - Conventional heat - Intensive bake - Cake plus - Steam cooking - Reheat...
  • Page 102 Food probe Procedure ^ Prepare the meat in the usual way. ^ Insert the metal tip of the food probe fully into the food. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Open the connection socket for the food probe and insert the food probe into the socket as far as it will go.
  • Page 103 Food probe Tips If you are cooking several pieces of meat together, insert the food probe in the largest piece of meat. If the food is not cooked sufficiently when the core temperature is reached, insert the food probe into another place and repeat the programme.

  • Page 104: Roasting

    Roasting We recommend using Combination mode - Fan plus or Combination mode - Conventional heat for roasting. Please ensure that the grease filter is fitted in the oven. Frozen meat must be defrosted before it is cooked. Never cook from frozen. You do not need to preheat the oven for roasting.
  • Page 105 Roasting Combination mode The lower the temperature in the oven, the longer the cooking duration and the more tender the result. Roast meat on the rack above the universal tray. The meat juices will collect in the tray and can then be used to make a gravy or sauce.

  • Page 106: Roasting Chart

    Roasting Roasting chart Type of meat Function Stage Temp- Moist- Duration Core erature temp- in °C in % minutes erature in °C Poultry Duck up to 2 kg, Combination mode - Fan plus stuffed Combination mode - Fan plus Fan grill Duck up to 2 kg, Combination mode - Fan plus unstuffed...
  • Page 107 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temp- Moist- Duration Core erature temp- in °C in % minutes erature in °C Veal Fillet/saddle (roast) rare Fan grill medium Fan grill well done Fan grill Fillet/saddle (roast) Combination mode - Full grill Level 3 (with moisture), Combination mode - Full grill...
  • Page 108 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temp- Moist- Duration Core erature temp- in °C in % minutes erature in °C Veal Shank Combination mode - Conventional heat Fan grill Pot roast* Full grill Level 3 Full grill Level 3 Combination mode - Conventional heat Lamb Leg of lamb...
  • Page 109 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temp- Moist- Duration Core erature temp- in °C in % minutes erature in °C Beef Fillet (with Combination mode - Full grill Level 3 moisture), Combination mode - Full grill Level 3 medium* Combination mode - Conventional heat Combination mode - Conventional heat...
  • Page 110 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temp- Mois- Duration Core erature ture temp- in °C in % minutes erature in °C Beef Sirloin joint (with Combination mode - Full grill Level 3 moisture), Combination mode - Full grill Level 3 medium* Combination mode - Conventional heat...
  • Page 111 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration Core in °C in % temperature minutes in °C Game Saddle of Full grill Level 3 venison*, Full grill Level 3 medium Combination mode - Conventional heat Combination mode - Conventional heat Saddle of Full grill Level 3...
  • Page 112 Roasting Type of meat Function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in Core in °C in % minutes temperature in °C Other food Ostrich, medium* Full grill Level 3 Full grill Level 3 Combination mode - Conventional heat Combination mode - Conventional heat Ostrich, well Full grill Level 3...

  • Page 113: Baking

    Baking Fan plus For baking on several levels When using Fan plus, reduce the temperatures given for Conventional heat by about 20 °C. Conventional heat For baking traditional recipes, e.g. rich fruit cake and making soufflés. Only bake on one level at a time. Place tray bakes on the middle shelf.
  • Page 114 Baking Combination mode The gleaming finish on bread, rolls and puff pastry is achieved by adding steam (maximum moisture, low temperature) in cooking stage 1. Browning is achieved using a high moisture level and a high temperature. The drying out phase takes place with low moisture and a high temperature.

  • Page 115: Baking Tips

    Baking Baking tips Cakes, pizzas and chips etc. should be cooked until golden, not dark brown. Remove the grease filter from the back wall. Otherwise results can be uneven. (Exception: Flans with a deep, fresh fruit filling, e.g. plums or damsons, pizza with lots of topping). Bakeware Dark-coloured tins are best for baking.
  • Page 116 Baking Frozen food When baking deep frozen products such as chips, croquettes, cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the lowest temperature quoted on the manufacturer's packaging. Cook large frozen items e.g. cakes, pizzas and baguettes on baking parchment on the rack. Baking large frozen items on the baking tray or the universal tray can cause the metal to distort to such an extent that the tray cannot be taken out of the oven.
  • Page 117 Baking Baking chart Food Function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in °C in % minutes Sponge mix Tray Fan plus 150-180 Springform tin Conventional heat 160-170 25-35 Puff pastry Filled Combination mode - Fan plus 190-210 190-210 190-210 Small pastries* Conventional heat Choux pastry Choux buns, eclairs Combination mode - Fan plus...
  • Page 118 Baking Food Function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in °C in % minutes Yeast dough Herb rolls Combination mode - Fan plus 15-25 Multigrain rolls Combination mode - Fan plus 20-30 Pizza Intensive bake 175-205 Yeast dough Plaited loaf Combination mode - Conventional heat 170- 210 Stollen...
  • Page 119 Baking Food Function Stage Temperature Moisture Duration in °C in % minutes Shortcrust pastry Small cakes Combination mode - Fan plus 10-15 Tin with dry topping Combination mode - Fan plus Tin with moist topping* Combination mode - Fan plus 20-30 Tray bake with Intensive bake...

  • Page 120: Grilling

    Grilling The appliance door must remain shut during grilling, as otherwise the controls will get hot. Danger of burning. Do not use the food probe when using Full grill, Economy grill or Combination mode - Grill. Use: – Full grill / Economy grill for thin cuts and for browning baked dishes.

  • Page 121: Grilling Chart

    Grilling Tips Marinate or add a little oil if necessary to lean meat. Do not use other types of fat as they can burn and cause smoke. It is best to grill food of a similar thickness at the same time so that the grilling time for each item does not vary too greatly.

  • Page 122: Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes Your appliance has a wide range of Automatic programmes. Each one contains the relevant cooking function, temperature and duration. All you have to do is select the Automatic programme you want and select how well done you want the food cooked.

  • Page 123: Overview Of Automatic Programmes

    Automatic programmes To finish an Automatic programme early you have to switch the appliance off. If by the end of an Automatic programme the food is not cooked enough, select "Continue cooking" or "Continue baking". Automatic programmes can also be saved as "User programmes"...

  • Page 124: To Use An Automatic Programme

    Automatic programmes To use an Automatic programme ^ Select "Automatic programmes". ^ Select the appropriate sub menu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the type of vegetable (e.g. Cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm any further options. ^ Select the cooking method you want to use and how well cooked you want the food to be.

  • Page 125: Settings

    Settings Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are indicated by a tick L next to them. # takes you to the previous screen or level. After confirming "OK"...
  • Page 126 Settings The factory setting for each option is shown in bold. Option Available settings Language J Deutsch, English and other languages Country Display Time On / Off / Night dimming Clock format 12 h / 24 h Date Set the date Lighting On / On for 15 seconds Display brightness...
  • Page 127 Settings Option Available settings Water hardness Soft (< 8.4 °dH, < 1.5 mmol/l) Medium ( 8.4 - 14 °dH, 1.5 - 2.5 mmol/l) Hard (> 14 °dH, > 2.5 mmol/l) Showroom programme Demo mode On / Off Factory default Settings Reset settings User programmes Delete user programmes...

  • Page 128: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning. The appliance and accessories should be cleaned and dried thoroughly after each use.

  • Page 129: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and care Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.

  • Page 130: Accessories

    The stainless steel cooking containers are dishwasher safe. Use a little vinegar to remove any bluish discolouration from cooking containers. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse the containers thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.

  • Page 131: Grease Filter

    The filter in the floor of the oven should be cleaned and dried after each use. Vinegar can be used to remove discolouration and limescale deposits. You could also use the Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see "Optional accessories"). Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove any residual cleaning agent.

  • Page 132: Oven Interior

    Cleaning and care Oven interior The oven interior is made from stainless steel which has been treated with a special finish called PerfectClean. Please refer to the section on "PerfectClean" for more information. The oven door and the side runners can be removed to make it easier to clean the oven interior.

  • Page 133: Perfectclean

    Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Replace the seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. PerfectClean...
  • Page 134 Cleaning and care Remove residual cleaning agent after cleaning. If left it will reduce the non-stick properties of the PerfectClean surfaces. To protect the non-stick effect of PerfectClean surfaces please avoid: – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners, –...

  • Page 135: Maintenance

    Cleaning and care Maintenance Soak Stubborn soiling from roasting can be soaked using this programme. ^ Allow the oven interior to cool down. ^ Remove all accessories and fill the water container with fresh tap water. ^ Select "Maintenance". ^ Select "Soak", and follow the instructions in the display. The soaking process takes approx.

  • Page 136: Descaling

    ^ Fill the water container with 1.0 litre of fresh tap water up to the level marker and drop 2 Miele descaling tablets in it. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects and then follow the instructions in the display.
  • Page 137 Cleaning and care The descaling process will start after you confirm "OK" for the last time. It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first 6 minutes. Do not switch the appliance off during the descaling process. If it is switched off before the end of the process, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again.

  • Page 138: Oven Door

    Cleaning and care Oven door To remove the oven door Before removing the door, the locking clamps on both hinges have to be released. ^ Open the door fully. ^ To release the locking clamps on the hinges press and turn them upwards as far as they will go until they are at an angle.
  • Page 139 Cleaning and care ^ Raise the door up till it rests open. ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and lift it evenly upwards off the hinge retainers. Do not lift the door off by the handle. The handle could break and damage the door glass.

  • Page 140: Problem Solving Guide

    If, after resetting the trip switch in the mains fuse box and switching the appliance back on, the appliance will still not heat up, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department. ^ See "Settings / Showroom programme" for instructions...
  • Page 141 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy A humming noise can This is the noise of the pump drawing water into the be heard after switching system and draining it away. the appliance on, – It is quite normal and does not indicate any fault with during use and after the appliance.
  • Page 142 Problem Possible cause and remedy The oven lighting is The lamp is defective. ^ Call Miele Service to have the lamp replaced. not working. The "Start at" function This function will not work with "Menu cooking" or has not worked.
  • Page 143 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause and remedy F and a number appear in the display. F 10 The suction tube in the water container – is not fitted correctly – is not positioned vertically ^ Connect it properly and make sure it is vertical: F 11 Blocked drain hoses ^ Descale the appliance.
  • Page 144 ^ Switch the appliance off, re-fit the filter correctly: and then switch the appliance on again. If, having corrected the problem, this fault message appears again, contact the Miele Service Department. F .. Technical fault. ^ Switch the appliance off and call the Service Other fault codes Department.
  • Page 145 Problem solving guide To open the panel manually To close the panel manually ^ Carefully open the appliance door. ^ Take hold of the panel at the top and ^ Take hold of the panel at the top and bottom. bottom.

  • Page 146: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offer a range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your Miele appliances. These can be ordered online at: or from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details).. Cooking containers There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking containers available in different sizes.
  • Page 147 Optional accessories DGGL 4 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres 325 x 265 x 65 mm (W x D x H) DGGL 5 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 325 x 175 x 65 mm (W x D x H) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking container...

  • Page 148: Other Accessories

    Optional accessories DGGL 20 Perforated cooking container (supplied) Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Usable capacity 1.8 litres 450 x 190 x 40 mm (W x D x H) DGG 20 Solid cooking container (supplied) Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Usable capacity 1.8 litres 450 x 190 x 40 mm (W x D x H) DGD 1/3 Lid for 325 x 175 mm cooking containers...
  • Page 149 Slides into the side runners in the oven. Also suitable for use on an extended zone of an electric ceramic hob and in all Miele ovens. Not suitable for use on gas hobs or on induction hobs.

  • Page 150: Cleaning And Care Products

    Optional accessories Miele{home The Miele@home System can only be fitted by an authorised Miele service technician. Please contact Miele for details of this system. It is not available in all countries. Cleaning and care products DGCLean 250 ml Special cleaning agent for removing stubborn soiling from the oven interior, particularly after roasting.

  • Page 151: Miele{Home

    Miele{home a Miele|home communication enabled appliance b Miele|home communication module XKM3000Z c Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele|home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop h Internet connection...
  • Page 152 Further information enabled appliances. Further information regarding – Mobile appliance g Miele|home is available on the internet A PC, Notebook, Tablet PC or a and in the instruction manuals of the Smartphone can be used within the various components, e.g. the reception area of a household WLAN Miele|home Gateway.

  • Page 153: Safety Instructions For Installation

    Safety instructions for installation Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) 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.

  • Page 154: Installation Notes

    Installation notes Front dimensions * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 155 Installation notes Area in front of the control The area in front of the control panel must not be blocked by anything (such panel as a door handle) that would hinder it from opening and shutting.

  • Page 156: Appliance And Building-In Dimensions

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche 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 * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 157 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided: a in the top of the housing unit b in the interim shelf above the building-in niche The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 158: Installation In A Base Unit

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a base unit When building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please also observe the installation instructions for the hob as well as the building-in depth required for the hob. a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
  • Page 159 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided: a in the base of the building-in niche b in the floor of the cupboard space below the building-in niche The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 160: Installation In A Tall Unit In Combination With An Oven

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance.
  • Page 161 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided: a in the top of the housing unit b in the interim shelf above the building-in niche The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 162: Installation In Combination With Esw 6X14

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in combination with ESW 6x14 a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche 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 f Food warming drawer * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 163 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided: a in the top of the housing unit b in the interim shelf above the building-in niche The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 164: Installation In Combination With Esw 6X29

    Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in combination with ESW 6x29 a Steam combination oven b Building-in niche 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 f Food warming drawer * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
  • Page 165 Appliance and building-in dimensions Ventilation cut-outs To ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outs measuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided: a in the top of the housing unit b in the interim shelf above the building-in niche The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche.

  • Page 166: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance ^ Push the appliance into the niche and align it. For correct functioning of the steam generator please make sure that the appliance is horizontally level. The maximum deviation tolerated is 2°. ^ Secure the appliance into the unit by screwing the two wood screws 3.5 x 25 mm (supplied) into the vertical trim on either side of the appliance (see illustration).

  • Page 167: Electrical Connection

    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.

  • Page 168: Connection Cable

    A damaged cable must be replaced with a special pvc insulated connection cable of type H 05 VV-F, available from Miele. It must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician. The connection data are quoted on the data plate.

  • Page 169: Energy Efficiency Class

    Energy efficiency class This appliance is rated energy efficiency class A in accordance with EN 50304. Tests were carried out using "Cake plus".

  • Page 170: After Sales Service, Data Plate, Guarantee

    – your Miele Dealer, or – the Miele Service Department Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
  • Page 172 DGC 6500 / DGC 6600 en - GB M.-Nr. 09 616 510 / 04...

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