Operating instructions Steam oven DG 4064 / DG 4164 DG 4064 L / DG 4164 L en - GB 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.
Description of the appliance Front view a Controls and displays b On/Off button c Overheating protection device cover d Door handle e Door release f Pull-out shelf g Appliance door h Door button i Opening for adding descaling agent j Lift-up door (only on appliances with an "L"...
Controls and displays Description of the appliance q Programme/temperature display with symbols for the following programmes: °Steam with pressure P Steam without pressure Ä Reheat Defrost a Safety lock Descale Programming r Temperature button - s Programme button - t Temperature button + Time display with symbol for: g Duration of programme Time button -...
Gastronorm size GN 1/3 325x175x65 mm (WxDxH) 1 tray For placing your own dishes on Descaling agent Product specifically designed for descaling this steam oven Silicone washers For pressure release Dispensing syringe for descaling agent Cook book...
Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Item DGGL 5 perforated (GN 1/3)* DGGL 6 perforated (GN 1/3) DGG 7 solid (GN 1/3) DGG 9 solid (GN 1/3) DGGL 10 perforated (GN 1/3) * Gastronorm size 1/3 indicates the width and depth of the container. Description of the appliance For cooking vegetables, fish, meat and potatoes...
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Microfibre E-Cloth Miele accessories are available from - your Miele dealer or - the Miele Spare Parts Department (see back cover for contact details) - the internet on www.miele-shop.com For cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without...
This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time.
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If it is too high, you will find it difficult to access all levels safely when putting dishes into the oven and taking them out, and there is a danger of food spillages and possible scalding.
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Do not store cooked food in the oven. The moisture in the food can lead to corrosion in the appliance. Do not use metallic containers or utensils in the oven which are likely to rust.
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When putting dishes into the oven or taking them out, take care not to spill the contents. Do not come into contact with hot steam.
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Appliance faults In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immediately. Close the stopcock and disconnect from the mains electricity supply. Contact the Service Department. Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
Setting the water hardness level The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness range IV (04) . If your water hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance. Proceed as described in "Programming".
Cleaning and heating up for the first time The appliance and accessories have been treated with a conditioning agent before leaving the factory. Use a solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid to remove it. Before using for the first time You should then run the 120 °C Steam with pressure °...
Programme chart Symbol Programme ° Steam with pressure P Steam without pressure Ä Reheat Defrost * The recommended temperatures were established by our test kitchen as being the optimum temperatures for the different programmes. ** The recommended temperature can be altered in 5 °C increments within the range quoted.
Operation Switching on and selecting a programme ^ Close the appliance door. ^ Switch the appliance on with the On/Off button. The following will show in the programme/temperature display: After a few seconds, the display will change automatically to the Steam with pressure programme °...
The programme/temperature display will then change to show the actual temperature in the oven as it rises. Do not be concerned if your appliance makes a noise. As with other appliances that use water, this occurs...
Operation Interrupting a programme You can interrupt a programme at any time, for example, to place another container in the cooking compartment. To interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. "Stop" will appear in the time display. The cooling down phase will begin. In the time display, the g symbol and "Start"...
^ Close the door. ^ Push the shelf back in again. ^ Press the Start/Stop button -. The oven will start heating up again and the display will show the temperature in the cooking compartment rising. Do not attempt to force the door open during a programme.
°C symbol has gone out. Take care. The cooking compartment and door may still be hot even after the cooling down phase. When removing dishes from the oven, use dry oven gloves. Be careful not to spill any of the contents.
After use ^ As soon as the °C in the programme/temperature display goes out, wipe the oven out with a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid or vinegar. Then dry it with a cloth. ^ Leave the door open to allow the compartment to dry out thoroughly.
Practical tips Suitable containers Some stainless steel cooking containers are supplied with the appliance. Other containers, in a variety of sizes, both perforated and solid, are available as optional extras (see "Optional accessories"). When choosing the most suitable container for the particular food you are cooking, please note: –...
Steaming Food Vegetables Beans, green Brussels sprouts Cabbage, red or green, chopped Cauliflower, florets Kohlrabi, batons Leeks, sliced Potatoes, in their skins Potatoes, peeled and quartered Sliced carrots Broccoli, florets Asparagus Peas Zucchini Meat Beef goulash Pork cutlets Chicken breast Turkey roulade Fish and shellfish Cod, steaks...
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Practical tips Food Pulses Brown lentils Dried peas (pre-soaked) Kidney beans (pre-soaked) Rice Cracked wheat Pearl barley Brown rice White rice Wild rice Eggs Soft boiled Medium boiled Hard boiled Fruit Apples/Pears, in pieces Cherries Gooseberries Plums Rhubarb Desserts Flummery Soufflé, portions Sweet dumplings * This temperature is not the same as the recommended temperature.
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Tips on steaming We recommend using: – Steam with pressure ° 120 °C for rapidly cooking robust foods. – Steam without pressure P 100 °C for gently cooking delicate foods. – You can select any shelf level. You can also cook on several levels at the same time.
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– Yeast dough can be put in the oven to prove. Select Steam without pressure P, and reduce the recommended temperature to 40 °C.
Proceed as follows: ^ Place the food on a plate. 3 - 4 ^ Then place the plate on the tray and push it into the oven. 2 - 3 ^ Select the Reheat programme Ä. 3 - 5 ^ Set the duration (see chart).
Practical tips Defrosting Food to be defrosted Meat Stew Minced meat Cutlets, chops, sausages Poultry Chicken Chicken drumsticks Chicken schnitzel Fish, seafood Fish fillets Prawns Vegetables Frozen in a block Frozen in small portions Fruit Apple sauce/stewed apples Strawberries/raspberries Dairy products Cheese Cream Baking...
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Frozen food can be defrosted in this appliance in much less time than when defrosting at room temperature. ^ Place the food to be defrosted in the appliance. ^ Select the Defrost programme N. ^ Change the pre-set recommended temperature if necessary (see chart) . ^ Set the duration (see chart).
In general, cooking durations will vary according to the type of food. This means that you will need to open the steam oven at different times to add a particular dish. Our test kitchen recommends the following procedure, as shown in this example using Steam with pressure °:...
^ Set the duration (see chart). ^ Press the Start/Stop button. ^ Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes after it has switched off. ^ Cover the jars with a cloth and allow to cool for approx.
Proceed as follows: ^ Put the prepared fruit or vegetables into a perforated container and place it in the steam oven. ^ Place a solid container underneath to catch the juice. ^ Select Steam with pressure °...
Disinfecting containers The steam oven will disinfect baby bottles and other containers so that at the end of the programme they are as germ free as they would have been had they been boiled. Check beforehand that all parts, teats etc. are declared by the manufacturer to be heat resistant to 100 °C and also that they can withstand...
Safety features Normally, steam pressure and temperature will be regulated automatically by the appliance. However, if a fault should occur, the appliance is fitted with an overheating protection device which protects against the temperature rising too high. The safety valve should be replaced every 1-2 years, depending upon frequency of use.
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If this has happened, fit a new washer into the holder inside the appliance door (see "Accessories supplied"). The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. Safety features ^ If the pressure release mechanism has not been activated (i.e. the...
(see arrow). Use a screwdriver or similar to press the button underneath in again. ^ Replace the cover cap. The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. If the overheating protection device trips again, contact the Service...
– The recommended temperature can be decreased but not increased. – The duration which has been set can only be shortened. – The steam oven can be switched off and back on again but a programme cannot be selected. Safety features...
If not, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. After cleaning dry with a soft cloth.
Cooking containers and drain filter The cooking containers and drain filter should be washed and dried each time they are used. Soak any stubborn soiling first before removing with a soft brush. They are all dishwasher safe. Door seal Clean and dry the door seal by hand after each use using a mild solution of hot water with a little washing-up liquid applied with a damp cloth.
If the water supply in your area is very hard, discolouration can occur on the oven interior walls after prolonged use of the appliance. These can be removed using a proprietary citric acid based descaling agent or with a cleaning agent designed for use on ceramic hobs and stainless steel.
Shelf runners It is helpful to remove the shelf runners when you wish to give the oven a thorough clean. To remove the runners: ^ Loosen fixing screws a, and the runners can then be removed quite easily by pulling them towards you.
^ Then open the door and replace the water nozzle and the shelf runners. The steam oven can now be used again in the normal way. If the fault message F13 reappears after the nozzle has been descaled, contact...
Descaling To prevent the risk of damage only use the descaling agent supplied with the appliance (see "Accessories supplied"). Descaling must be carried out on a cold appliance to prevent harmful vapours forming. The descaling agent is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin and do not inhale the vapours.
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Cleaning and care Proceed as follows: ^ Wait until the appliance has cooled down. ^ Press the nozzle out of the plunger on the syringe supplied and attach it to the spout of the syringe as shown. ^ Close the door and switch on the empty appliance.
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When the appliance is ready to begin the descaling process, a beep will sound and E03 will appear in the programme/temperature display. ^ Now fill the syringe with descaling agent from the container, and inject the contents of 2 syringes into the opening.
Programming Programme option* Buzzer volume Audible tone at end of programme Safety lock Programme in display after switching on Water hardness Location (altitude) Altering the temperature Demonstration mode and factory default settings * Programmes not shown here have no allocation. ** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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You can change the default settings of the programme options (see chart). Proceed as follows: ^ Use the programme button - to select programme P. ^ Press the + temperature button repeatedly until the programme option you want appears in the programme/temperature display (1 for P1, 2 for P2, etc).
Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box, and switch the appliance back on. If it still cannot be operated, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department..the appliance does not heat up. Check whether the Demonstation mode has been set (see "Programming").
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... After switching on, the descaling programme symbol k and 00 appear in the programme/temperature display, the k symbol also appears on the left of the display, and the appliance beeps. The appliance needs to be descaled. Proceed as described in "Descaling" in "Cleaning and care".
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Problem solving guide F13 The temperature in the cooking compartment is too high. The appliance has not cooled down sufficiently during the cooling down phase. Check whether – the water stopcock is open. If necessary open it and start the programme again.
Technical data Total connected load: see data plate Plumbing The steam oven needs to be connected to the mains water supply and to the drainage system by a fully qualified person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. The machine is constructed to comply...
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Services Connection should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations, and the On/Off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in. If the switch is not accessible after installation (depending on country) an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles.
– your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.