Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DG 6500 Miele
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Operating and Installation Instructions Steam Oven To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................5 Guide to the Steam Oven ..........................................1 0 Front view ........................................................1 0 Included accessories ........................
Additional functions ..............................................2 8 Start time / Finish time ..............................................2 8 Timer ...........................................................2 9 System lock ........................
Making Yogurt ....................................................6 6 Proofing .........................................................6 8 Dissolving Gelatin .................................................6 8 Melting Chocolate .....................
WARNING- When using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use of the steam oven to prevent injury and appliance damage. Use the steam oven only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential cooking only.
Safety with children ~ Activate the Child Safety Lock so that children cannot turn the steam oven on inadvertently. ~ Children must not clean the steam oven unless they are under supervision. ~ Always supervise any children in the vicinity of the steam oven.
Technical safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Before installing the steam oven, check for externally visible damage.
User safety ~ The steam oven should be installed at a safe height for users to safely access all cooking levels and pans. Otherwise spills could cause burns or scalding and children may be put at risk by the hot appliance door. ~ Protect your hands with oven mitts or potholders when using the appliance.
Cleaning and care ~ Never use a steam cleaner to clean the steam oven. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges or brushes or sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the door glass.
Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Automatic door opener for steam reduction d Door seal e Suction tube f Compartment for water container g Water container h Drip channel i Floor heater.
Included accessories All standard and additional accessories can be reordered if necessary (see "Optional accessories"). Drip tray DGG 21 To catch excess liquid 1 23 / 4 "x1 7 "x1.
Control panel Sensor buttons Lightly touch the sensor buttons to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a button is touched. Use the Settings menu to change the volume of the tone or to switch the tone off (see "Settings").
Display In addition to the text, the following symbols appear in the display: Symbol Meaning - Appears with a menu item or a prompt, e. g. "Continue", and is associated with a button. Select the desired option by touching the adjacent button.
Drip tray When you are using perforated pans, place the drip tray on the lowest side runners to collect any dripping liquid and allow it to be removed easily. You can also use the drip tray as a cooking pan if necessary. Water container The maximum amount of water is approx.
Preheating phase While the oven is heating up to the set temperature, the display will show the rising temperature inside the oven together with "Preheating" (Exceptions: MasterChef programs and Menu Cooking). The preheating time depends on the quantity and the temperature of the food.
Interior lighting The oven light has been factory-set to go out when cooking starts. If you want it to stay on all the time you can change the default setting (see "Settings"). If the door is left open at the end of cooking, the oven light will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.
The steam oven will turn on automatically when it is connected to the power supply. A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be asked to select some basic settings which are needed to set the appliance up for first use.
Select the time display format You can choose from the following options: – On : The time of day is always displayed even when the oven is turned off. – Off : The time of day is not displayed when the oven is turned off. – Night Dimming : The time is only displayed between 5 a.
A functional test is carried out on the appliance at the factory, this may cause some water may drip from the lines into the oven cavity during transport. Cleaning for the first time ^ Remove any protective wrappings. Water container ^ Take the water and condensate containers out of the appliance wash in the dishwasher or by hand.
Set the correct boiling point of water Before cooking food for the first time, you must set the boiling point of the water, as this varies according to the altitude where the appliance is located. This procedure also flushes the waterlines. This procedure must be carried out to ensure trouble-free functioning of your appliance.
Main menu Recommended temperature Temperature range Steam Cooking Retains the flavor and nutrients of the food without added fats or oils. 212° F / 100° C 105 - 212° F / 40 - 100° C MasterChef The list of available MasterChef programs is displayed.
Preparation ^ Fill the water container to at least the "min" mark. Only use tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids. ^ Push the water container as far as possible into the appliance. ^ Place the food in the oven. Select a mode ^ Turn the oven on s .
At the end of the cooking time At the end of the cooking time an audible tone sounds. "Steam Reduction" and "Program Finished" 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.
During operation Interrupting a program or cooking process Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating element is turned off and the remaining cooking time is stored in memory. Steam will escape when you open the door. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
Saving a cooking program You can save a cooking program as one of the "Favorites". "Save" appears in the display at the end of a cooking program. ^ Select "Save". A summary of the program is displayed. ^ Select "Accept".
Favorites You can save up to 20 cooking programs under their own individual names in the "Favorites" menu. If you have not saved a program of your own yet, the display will show: Create program You can now create you own Favorite program. Already created and saved Favorites are displayed.
You can save the program 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. After entering the name, select "Save". Information about the program is displayed.
Start time / Finish time You can delay the start time. Delay start cannot be used for running the descaling program. Use "Start at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to start. Use "Ready at" to enter the time of day at which you want the program to end.
Timer The 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 second and 9 hours 59 minutes, 59 seconds. A time of up to 10 minutes will be shown in min:sec in the display, and a time of more than 10 minutes in h:min.
System lock The system lock prevents the steam oven from being turned on inadvertently. The oven is delivered with the system lock deactivated. If you wish to use this function you have to change the default setting (see "Settings - Safety").
Sensor lock The oven is equipped with a sensor lock to prevent settings from being changed inadvertently during cooking. When sensor lock is activated, with the exception of On/Off K , the sensor buttons will not respond. An elapsed timer can still be confirmed.
The advantages of cooking with steam Vitamins and minerals are retained better, as the food is not immersed in water. When cooked with steam, food retains its natural taste better than with conventional cooking. We therefore recommend not to season the food at all or only after it has been cooked.
– Place the cooking pans on the inserted rack, not on the oven floor. – Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of the pan and the top of the cooking compartment to allow sufficient steam into the pan. Drip tray Always place the drip tray on the lowest shelf runner when using perforated pans.
Temperature The maximum temperature in the steam oven is 212° F / 100° C. Most types of food can be cooked at this temperature. Some more delicate types of food, such as berries, must be cooked at lower temperatures, otherwise they will burst. More information is provided in the relevant chapters.
Vegetables Fresh vegetables Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut into pieces. Frozen vegetables Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand. Exception: Vegetables that have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same cooking time can be cooked together.
Cooking duration When cooking vegetables with steam, the cooking duration will depend on the size and desired degree of doneness. Settings MasterChef > Vegetables > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 21 2°F/ 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the table are guidelines for fresh vegetables.
Cooking time in minutes Potatoes, Waxy, Peeled Whole Halved Quartered 27–29 21–22 16–18 Potatoes, Fairly waxy, Peeled Whole Halved Quartered 25–27 19–21 17–18 Potatoes, Floury, Peeled Whol.
Cooking time in minutes Green Asparagus 7 White Asparagus, 3/4" Width 9–10 Carrots, Chopped 6 Spinach 1–2 Pointed Cabbage, Chopped 10–11 Celery, Chopped 4–5 Rutabaga, Chopped 6–7 White .
Meat Fresh meat Prepare the meat as usual. Frozen meat Meat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation For meat that needs to be seared before being cooked, e.g. stewing meat, sear the meat in a pan on the cooktop.
Settings MasterChef > Meat > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table The cooking times given in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary.
Sausage Settings MasterChef > Sausage > ... Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 195° F / 90° C Cooking time: see table Sausage Cooking time in minutes Boiled Sausage 6–8 Pork Sausage.
Fish Fresh fish Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and filet. Frozen fish Frozen fish should be slightly defrosted before cooking (see "Defrost"). Preparation Add some lemon or lime juice to fish before cooking. The citric acid helps the flesh stay firm.
Cooking duration The cooking time depends on the thickness and consistency of the food. The longer fish cooks, the firmer its flesh will become. Observe the cooking times specified in the charts. If you find that the fish is not cooked sufficiently, cook it for only a few minutes more.
The cooking times specified in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start, additional time can be added if necessary.
Shellfish Preparation Defrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam. Peel, clean and wash the shellfish. Cooking pans Use greased, perforated pans to cook shellfish. Cooking time The longer shellfish are cooked, the firmer they become. Observe the cooking times given in the chart.
Mussels Fresh mussels , Prepare only mussels that are closed. Do not eat mussels that have not opened after being cooked. Risk of food poisoning! Soak fresh mussels in water for a few hours before cooking to rinse out any sand. Then scrub the mussels thoroughly to remove all fibers.
Rice Rice swells when cooked, so it 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, so none of the nutrients are lost.
Pasta Dry pasta Dry pasta swells when it is cooked, so it needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must completely cover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives better results. Fresh pasta Fresh noodles and pasta, for example, from the store refrigerator, do not swell.
Dumplings Fresh dumplings should be cooked in a greased, perforated pan. Settings MasterChef > Dumplings > ... > Steam Cooking or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: se.
Grains Grain 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 cracked.
Legumes Soak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking time. Exception: Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Soaked legumes must be covered with liquid during cooking.
Settings Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Cooking time: see table Not soaked Cooking time in minutes Ratio Legumes: Liquid Beans Kidney Beans 130–140 1 : 3 Black Beans 100–120 1 : 3 Pi.
Eggs Use a perforated pan to boil eggs. 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. Use a greased, solid pan for preparing egg dishes, e.
Fruit Cook 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 pan directly underneath it to collect the juice. Tip: You can use the juice which has collected in the solid pan to make a glaze for a tart.
Menu Cooking - Manual Turn the steam reduction off when Menu Cooking (see "Settings"). With Menu Cooking you can cook a whole meal containing types of food which have different cooking times, e.g. tilapia filet with rice and broccoli. The food is placed in the oven at the appropriate time so that the whole meal is ready at the same time.
Example Rice 20 minutes Tilapia Filets 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes 20 minutes minus 6 minutes = 14 minutes (first cooking duration: rice) 6 minutes minus 4 minutes = 2 minutes (second cooking duration: tilapia filet) remainder = 4 minutes (third cooking duration: broccoli) Cooking Times 20 min.
Reheat Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. The steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently without drying it out or over-cooking it. 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.
Procedure ^ Cover the food with a deep plate, a lid, or with foil that is resistant to temperatures up to 212° F / 100° C and to steam. ^ Then place the plate on the rack in the oven. Settings Special Modes > Reheat, or Steam Cooking Temperature: 212° F / 100° C Duration: see table Duration in minutes Side Dishes (pasta, rice, etc.
Defrost Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature. Temperature 140° F / 60° C is the best temperature for defrosting. Exceptions: 122° F / 50° C for ground meat and game.
Food to be defrosted Weight in oz / g Temperature i n°F/°C Defrosting time in minutes Standing time in minutes Fruit Apple Sauce 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 Apple Chunks 8.8 / 250 140 / 60 20–25 10–15 Apricots 1.1 lb / 500 140 / 60 25–28 15–20 Strawberries 10.
Food to be defrosted Weight in oz / g Temperature i n°F/°C Defrosting time in minutes Standing time in minutes Meat Roast sliced 140 / 60 8–10 15–20 Ground Meat 8.8 / 250 122 / 50 15–20 10–15 Ground Meat 1.1 lb / 500 122 / 50 20–30 10–15 Stew 1.
Canning Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. Only use unblemished, fresh produce that is in good condition. Glass jars Only use clean glass jars and accessories and check them for any defects. Glass jars with twist-off lids or glass lids with a rubber seal are suitable.
Tips Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has turned off. Cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx. 24 hours. Procedure ^ Slide the rack into the lowest shelf level. ^ Place the equal size, open jars on the rack.
Juicing You can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit such as berries and cherries. Overripe fruit is perfect, as the riper the fruit the greater the quantity of juice produced and the more intense the flavor. Preparation Sort and clean the fruit.
Menu Cooking You can select up to three ingredients, e.g. fish, rice and vegetables. The various components can be selected in any order. The Steam Oven uses cooking duration for its calculations so that food with the longest cooking duration must be placed in the oven first.
Making Yogurt Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety. To make yogurt, you will need milk and either fresh live yogurt or a yogurt culture, obtainable from health food stores. Use natural yogurt with live culture and without additives. Heat-treated yogurt is not suitable.
Tip: If you are using yogurt starter powder, you can prepare the yogurt from a mixture of milk and cream. Mix 3 cups (3/4 liter) milk with 1 cup (1/4 liter) of cream. Procedure ^ Mix ½ cup (100 g) yogurt with 4 cups (1 liter) of milk or make up the mixture with yogurt starter powder, following the instructions on the packaging.
Proofing Procedure ^ Prepare the dough according to the recipe. ^ Place the dough in a covered bowl on the rack. Settings Special Modes > Proof or Steam Cooking Temperature: 105° F / 40° C Duration: as per recipe Dissolving Gelatin Procedure ^ Soak gelatin sheets for five minutes in a bowl with cold water.
Melting Chocolate You can melt any type of chocolate in the steam oven. Procedure ^ Break the chocolate into small pieces. ^ Place large quantities in a non-perforated pan and small quantities in a cup or a dish. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212° F / 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic wrap or a lid.
Skinning Fruits and Vegetables Procedure ^ Cut a cross at the stem end of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This will allow the skin to be removed more easily.
Preserving Apples The storage life of untreated apples can be increased. The apples will keep for 5 to 6 months when optimally stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Sweating Onions Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a little fat if necessary. Procedure ^ Cut the onions into small pieces and place them in a solid cooking pan with a little butter. ^ Cover the pan or the dish with temperature- (up to 212° F / 100 °C) and steam-resistant plastic wrap or a lid.
Sanitizing Cookware The steam oven will sanitize baby bottles and other cookware. Check beforehand that the manufacturer guarantees all components are to be heat resistant to 212° F / 100 °C and also steam resistant follow manufacturers instructions.
Decrystallizing Honey Procedure ^ Loosen the lid and place the jar (glass only) of honey in a perforated cooking pan or on the rack. ^ Stir the honey once during the process.
Your appliance has numerous MasterChef programs. Operating modes, temperatures and times are saved for the individual programs. The degree of cooking is shown by a bar with seven segments. Factory setting is a medium doneness. Select the level of doneness by moving the slider to the left or right.
^ Select "MasterChef". ^ Select the respective submenu (e.g. Vegetables). ^ Select the desired vegetable (e.g. Cauliflower). ^ Select and confirm the corresponding preset settings. ^ Select the cooking method and set the degree of cooking as required.
Your appliance has a number of standard default settings. You can select and change these via the "Settings" menu. Currently selected settings are highlighted. "Back" takes you back to the previous level. After confirming with "OK" or if you do not make a selection within approx.
The factory setting for the respective option is shown in bold . Menu item Available settings Language J German , English, other languages Country Time of Day Display On / Off / Night Dimming Clock fo.
Menu item Available settings Water 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.
, Risk of injury! Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Risk of damage! Unsuitable cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the appliance. Only use cleaning agents designed for domestic use.
Appliance front Remove soiling on the appliance front right away. If soiling is left on, it may be impossible to remove and the surfaces can discolor or change. Glass cleaners may be used to clean the exterior. However do not allow them to sit or "puddle", this can cause damage to the surface.
Oven interior Dry the oven interior, 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 any condensate that has built up. Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge, liquid dish soap and warm water.
Water container Remove and empty the water container after each use. Rinse it by hand and then dry it to prevent limescale deposits. Side runners The runners can be cleaned with water and liquid dish soap or in the dishwasher. ^ Pull the runners sideways first a , then forward b and out.
Descaling We recommend that you use Miele Descaling Tablets (see "Optional accessories") for descaling the appliance. They have been specifically designed for optimal descaling of Miele products.
It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first 6 minutes. Do not turn the appliance off during the descaling process. If it is turned off before the end, the whole process will have to be started from the beginning again. The water container will need emptying and refilling with fresh tap water twice during descaling.
Oven door Removing the door Before the door can be removed the release levers on both door hinges must be unlocked. ^ Open the door fully. ^ Unlock the release levers on both door hinges by pushing on them. Turn the release levers until they click and are in a slanted position.
^ Close the door until it stops. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up at a slant and off the hinges. Do not lift the door at the door handle. The handle and door panels could be damaged. Make sure that the door is not tilted during removal.
, Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. Problem Possible cause and solution The appliance cannot be turned on.
Problem Possible cause and solution During use, an unusually large amount of steam escapes from parts of the steam oven where it does not usually. The door is not properly closed. ^ Close the door. The door seal is not seated properly. ^ Press the door seal all the way around the door to make sure it is fitted evenly.
Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances including Miele cleaning and conditioning products. These products can be easily ordered from the Miele website, Miele or your Miele dealer.
DGGL 5 Perforated cooking pan 1 23 / 4 "x7 "x2½ " (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 65 mm (WxDxH) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 7" x 4" (WxDxH) 325 x 175 x 100 mm (WxDxH) DG.
DGD 1/2 Lid for 12 3/4" x 10 ½" (325 x 265 mm) cooking pans Drip tray DGG 21 To catch dripping liquids 12 3/4" x 17" x 1 1/2" (WxDxH) 325 x 430 x 40 mm (WxDxH) Wire Oven Rack.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the phone numbers listed on the back of this booklet. When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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Installation Instructions Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use.
, WARNING - Read all instructions before installation or use of the steam oven to prevent injury and machine damage. ~ Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency on the appliance's data plate correspond with the household electrical supply.
Installation in a tall cabinet * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommended location.
Installation under a countertop If the appliance is to be installed under a cooktop, observe the instructions for installation of the cooktop as well as its installation height.
Installation in combination with an oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Built-in steam oven b Installation niche c Power cord - Connection on the appliance d Recommende.
Detailed dimensions of the steam oven front * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front Appliance and installation dimensions 100.
^ Push the appliance into the installation niche and align it. The appliance must be level, so that the steam generator can operate properly. Deviation from the horizontal should not exceed 2°. ^ Secure the appliance to the left and right side of the cabinet with the two supplied 1/8" x 1" (3.
, CAUTION: Before installation or servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the main power or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packing materials are environmentally friendly for disposal and may be recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrap is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.
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