Miele DG 2740 Operating And Installation Instructions
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- Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Steam oven To prevent 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-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 232 260...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 Overview....................... 14 Steam oven ......................14 Accessories supplied .................... 15 Controls........................ 16 Display........................17 Sensors ......................... 17 Symbols......................... 17 Description of the functions ................ 18 Water container ..................... 18 Condensate tray .................... - Page 3 Contents Cooking with liquid....................31 Your own recipes....................31 Steam cooking..................... 32 Eco Steam cooking ....................32 Notes on the cooking charts ................. 32 Vegetables......................33 Fish........................36 Meat ........................39 Rice ........................41 Grains ........................42 Pasta/Noodles ....................... 43 European dumplings .....................
- Page 4 Contents Accessories ......................71 Cleaning the shelf runners..................72 Descaling the steam oven ..................72 Problem solving guide .................. 74 Optional accessories .................. 77 Service........................ 78 Contact in case of fault ..................78 Warranty ........................ 78 Installation...................... 79 Safety instructions for installation ................. 79 Building-in dimensions..................
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Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions
“Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any... - Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This steam oven is designed for domestic use and for use in similar environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed &...
- Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance. Older children may only use the appliance if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely. They must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation.
- Page 8 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs (including removal of any cover) can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any visible damage.
- Page 9 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces and steam. The steam oven gets hot during operation. You could burn yourself on the oven compartment, shelf runners, accessories, food or steam. Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it, and when adjusting oven shelves etc.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions The door can support a maximum load of 8 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 compartment.
- Page 12 If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface. Accessories Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Page 13: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled. -
Page 14: Overview
Overview Steam oven a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Door seal d Shelf runners with 4 shelf levels e Temperature sensor f Floor heating element g Drip channel h Automatic door release for steam reduction i Water container with removable spill guard j Suction tube k Compartment for water container l Steam outlet... -
Page 15: Accessories Supplied
2 perforated cooking containers Have this information available if you Gross capacity 2.2 litres / need to contact Miele so that any Useable capacity 1.6 litres issues can be rectified as quickly as 375 x 197 x 40 mm (W x D x H) possible. -
Page 16: Controls
For switching the steam oven on and For displaying operational information b Optical interface e sensors (for Miele service technicians only) For changing values and settings and scrolling through lists c / sensor f OK sensor For alternating between steam cooking, steam cooking and... -
Page 17: Display
Controls Display The display is used to show information about temperatures, cooking durations, Automatic programmes and settings. Sensors The sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with a keypad tone. This keypad tone can be switched off (see “Settings – Keypad tone”). Symbols The following symbols and indicators may appear in the display during operation: Symbol/Indicator... -
Page 18: Description Of The Functions
Description of the functions Water container Temperature The maximum filling volume is 1.5 litres The steam oven has a temperature and the minimum is 0.5 litre. There are range of 40 °C to 100 °C. The appliance markings on the water container. The is set at 100 °C when it is switched on. upper marking must never be You can alter the temperature in 5 °C exceeded. -
Page 19: Noises
Description of the functions Noises Steam reduction You will hear a pumping sound when If a cooking temperature above approx. the appliance is switched on, during 80 °C has been set, the appliance door use and after switching it off. This is the will automatically open a fraction just sound of water being pumped through before the end of a cooking programme... -
Page 20: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Cleaning the accessories/oven Risk of injury caused by hot compartment surfaces. Take all accessories out of the oven The steam oven gets hot during compartment. operation. For safety reasons, the steam oven ... -
Page 21: Setting The Water Hardness Level
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness Setting the correct boiling level point for water To ensure that the steam oven works Before cooking food for the first time, correctly and to ensure that descaling is you must adjust the boiling temperature carried out at the correct interval, it of the water, which varies depending on must be set to the local water hardness... -
Page 22: Settings
Settings Changing and saving settings Your steam oven is supplied with a number of standard default settings. The standard settings listed in the chart below can be altered. With the steam oven switched off: Touch and hold the sensor. ... - Page 23 Settings The factory default setting is shown in bold. Programme Status/ Available settings Water hardness P1 Water hardness 15 ° See “Settings – Water hardness” P2 Signal tones volume Very quiet Quiet Loud Very loud P3 Keypad tone P4 Steam reduction P5 Temperature unit °C °F...
- Page 24 Settings Water hardness Water hardness Calcium Setting content °dH mmol/l Contact your local water supplier to find mg/l Ca out your local water hardness range if ppm (mg Ca necessary. 18° The degree of hardness can be set between 0.2 mmol/l and 12.5 mmol/l 19°...
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Page 25: Operation
Operation If you want to set a cooking duration Operating the steam oven Distilled or carbonated water or other – less than 1 hour, confirm with OK, liquids could damage the steam oven. – more than 1 hour, set the cooking Only use cold, fresh tap water duration you want by touching the (below 20 °C). -
Page 26: Changing Values For A Cooking Programme
Operation Cleaning the steam oven Changing values for a cooking programme If necessary, remove the condensate tray from the oven compartment and As soon as a cooking programme is in empty it. progress, you can change the temperature and cooking duration for ... -
Page 27: Interrupting A Cooking Programme
Operation The steam oven will heat up again and Interrupting a cooking the display will show the temperature in programme the cooking compartment as it rises. A cooking programme is interrupted as Once the set temperature has been soon as the door is opened. The oven reached, the display will show the time heating switches off. -
Page 28: Automatic Programmes
Automatic programmes Your steam oven is equipped with over Using Automatic programmes 20 Automatic programmes for cooking Put the prepared vegetables into a vegetables. The temperature and perforated cooking container. cooking duration are preset, so you only have to prepare the vegetables as ... - Page 29 Automatic programmes Programme overview Programme number Vegetables Cauliflower Florets, medium Beans (green, yellow) Whole Broccoli Florets, medium Chinese cabbage Chopped Peas — 2 fennel bulbs Cut into strips Kohlrabi Batons Pumpkin Diced Corn Cobs Carrots Diced/Batons/Sliced Capsicum Cut into strips New potatoes Firm, medium Leeks...
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Page 30: General Notes
General notes This section contains general Your own containers information. You will find more detailed You can also use your own containers. information about particular foods and However, please note the following: how to cook them in the other sections. –... -
Page 31: Shelf Level
General notes Shelf level Duration You can select any shelf level. You can During steam cooking, the cooking also cook on several levels at the same duration does not begin until the set time. This will not alter the cooking temperature is reached. -
Page 32: Steam Cooking
Steam cooking Eco Steam cooking Notes on the cooking charts To save energy when cooking with Follow the instructions on cooking steam, you can use Eco Steam durations, temperatures and cooking cooking. Eco Steam cooking is notes. particularly suitable for cooking Selecting the cooking duration ... -
Page 33: Vegetables
Steam cooking Shelf level Vegetables When cooking vegetables with a Fresh distinctive colour (e.g. beetroot) in a Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual perforated container at the same time way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. as cooking other foods in other containers, place the solid tray directly Frozen food underneath the perforated container to... - Page 34 Steam cooking [min.] Vegetables Artichokes 32–38 Cauliflower, whole 27–28 Cauliflower, florets Beans, green 6–8 Broccoli, florets 2–4 Chantenay carrots, whole 7–8 Chantenay carrots, halved 5–6 Chantenay carrots, chopped Chicory, halved 4–5 Chinese cabbage, chopped Peas Fennel, halved 10–12 Fennel, sliced 4–5 Kale, chopped 23–26...
- Page 35 Steam cooking [min.] Vegetables Capsicum, diced or sliced New potatoes, firm 20–25 Mushrooms Leeks, sliced 2–4 Leeks, halved lengthways 4–6 Romanesco, whole 22–25 Romanesco, florets 5–7 Brussels sprouts 10–12 Beetroot, whole 50–60 Red cabbage, chopped 15–20 Black salsify, whole 9–10 Celeriac, cut into batons 6–7 Asparagus, green...
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Page 36: Fish
Steam cooking Temperature Fish 85 °C – 90 °C Fresh For gently cooking delicate types of Prepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. fish, such as flounder. clean, gut and fillet. 100 °C For cooking firmer types of fish, e.g. Frozen salmon. Fish does not need to be fully defrosted Also for cooking fish in sauce or stock. - Page 37 Steam cooking Useful tips – Adding herbs and spices, such as dill, will help bring out the full flavour of the fish. – Cook large fish in the swimming position. To help maintain the structure of the fish, place a small cup or similar upside down in the cooking container.
- Page 38 Steam cooking [°C] [min.] Fish 5–7 Perch fillet 3–5 Bream/Snapper fillet 3–5 Trout, 250 g 8–12 Halibut/Trumpeter fillet 4–6 Blue eye trevalla/Ling fillet Salmon fillet 4–8 Salmon steak 8–10 Australian salmon 8–10 Basa fillet Rosefish fillet 6–8 Jackass morwong/Terakihi fillet 4–6 Flounder fillet 4–5...
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Page 39: Meat
Steam cooking Useful tips Meat – To retain the flavourings, use a Fresh perforated cooking container. Place Prepare the meat in the usual way. an unperforated cooking container underneath in order to collect the Frozen food concentrate. You can use the Meat should be thoroughly defrosted concentrate to enhance your sauces before cooking in the steam oven (see... - Page 40 Steam cooking [min.] Meat Beef shin, covered with water 110–120 Pork knuckle 135–140 Chicken breast fillet 8–10 Knuckle 105–115 Beef soup bones 110–120 Veal for stewing 3–4 Gammon steaks 6–8 Lamb stew 12–16 Turkey roulade 12–15 Turkey schnitzel 4–6 Rib of beef, covered with water 130–140 Beef stew...
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Page 41: 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 during the cooking process so that none of the nutrients are lost. -
Page 42: Grains
Steam cooking Grains Grain swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of grain to liquid will vary depending on the type of grain. Grain can be cooked whole or cracked. Settings Steam cooking Temperature: 100 °C Duration: see chart ... -
Page 43: Pasta/Noodles
Steam cooking Pasta/Noodles Dry pasta and noodles Dry pasta and noodles swell when they are cooked and need to be cooked in liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta or noodles. Using hot liquid gives better results. Increase the cooking time stated by the manufacturer by approx. 1/3. Fresh food Fresh pasta and noodles, such as those you can buy from the supermarket chilled counter, do not need to absorb water. -
Page 44: European Dumplings
Steam cooking European dumplings Ready-made dumplings in wrappers need to be covered completely with water. Otherwise they will not absorb enough water and will fall apart, even if steeped in water prior to cooking. Cook fresh dumplings in a greased, perforated container. Settings Steam cooking ... -
Page 45: Dried Pulses
Steam cooking Dried pulses Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible and shortens the cooking duration required. Soaked pulses must be covered with liquid during cooking. Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. With unsoaked pulses a certain ratio of pulses to liquid is required. - Page 46 Steam cooking Unsoaked [min.] Ratio Pulses : Liquid Beans Kidney beans 1 : 3 130–140 Adzuki beans 1 : 3 95–105 Black beans 1 : 3 100–120 Borlotti beans 1 : 3 115–135 Haricot beans 1 : 3 80–90 Lentils Brown lentils 1 : 2 13–14 Red lentils 1 : 2 Peas Yellow split peas 1 : 3 110–130 Green peas, shelled...
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Page 47: Hen's Eggs
Steam cooking Hen's eggs Use a perforated container to prepare boiled 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. -
Page 48: Fruit
Steam cooking Fruit Sausages Cook fruit in a solid container so that Settings none of the juice is lost. If you wish to Steam cooking cook fruit in a perforated container, Temperature: 90 °C place a solid container directly Duration: see chart underneath it to collect the juice. -
Page 49: 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 If using a perforated container, grease it first or line it with baking paper. Duration The longer shellfish are cooked, the tougher they become. Use the cooking durations given in the chart. -
Page 50: Mussels
Steam cooking Mussels Fresh food Danger of food poisoning from spoiled mussels. Spoiled mussels can cause food poisoning. Only cook mussels which are closed. Do not eat mussels which have not opened after being cooked. 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 51: Menu Cooking
Steam cooking Duration Menu cooking If you increase the recommended Before cooking meals with the temperature, shorten the cooking manual Menu cooking function, duration by approx. ¹/₃. switch off steam reduction (see “Settings – Steam reduction”). Example: Food cooking durations Menu cooking involves cooking various (see cooking charts in “Steam cooking”) foods with different cooking times in... - Page 52 Steam cooking Cooking a whole menu Place the rice in the oven first. Set the first cooking duration: 18 minutes. After the 18 minutes, place the fish in the oven. Set the second cooking duration: 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes, place the broccoli in the oven.
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Page 53: Other Applications
Other applications Useful tips Reheat – Do not reheat large items, such as a The steam oven is very effective at joint of roast meat, whole. Divide it reheating food gently, without drying it into portions and reheat these as out or cooking it further. - Page 54 Other applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter duration initially. You can make the duration longer if necessary. * [min.] Food Vegetables Carrots Cauliflower 6–7 Kohlrabi Beans Side dishes Pasta 3–4 Rice Potatoes, halved lengthways 12–14 European dumplings...
- Page 55 Other applications * [min.] Food Consommé 2–3 Casserole 4–5 Duration * These times apply to food heated on a plate and covered with a plate.
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Page 56: Defrost
Other applications Cooking containers Defrost Use a perforated container with a glass It is much quicker to defrost items in the tray or condensate tray (depending on steam oven than at room temperature. model) underneath it when defrosting food which will drip, such as poultry. Risk of infection from bacteria. - Page 57 Other applications The durations specified in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter defrosting duration initially. You can make the defrosting duration longer if necessary. [°C] [min.] [min.] Frozen food Quantity Dairy products Sliced cheese 125 g Quark 250 g...
- Page 58 Other applications Frozen food Quantity [°C] [min.] [min.] Meat Roast meat slices 125–150 g each 8–10 15–20 250 g 15–20 10–15 Minced meat 500 g 20–30 10–15 500 g 30–40 10–15 Stew 1000 g 50–60 10–15 Liver 250 g 20–25 10–15 Saddle of hare...
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Page 59: Blanch
Other applications Blanch Bottling Blanch fruit and vegetables before Only use unblemished, fresh produce freezing them. Blanching helps maintain which is in good condition. the quality of the produce when it is Glass jars frozen. Use clean glass jars and accessories Blanching vegetables also helps them and check them for any defects. - Page 60 Other applications Vegetables Useful tips Rinse, clean and cut up vegetables. – Make use of residual heat by leaving the jars in the oven for 30 minutes Vegetables should be blanched before after it has switched off. bottling to help them retain their colour (see “Special applications –...
- Page 61 Other applications [°C] * [min.] Food Berries Red / Blackcurrants Gooseberries Cranberries Fruit with stones Cherries Mirabelle plums Plums Peaches Greengage plums Fruit with pips Apples Apple sauce Quinces Vegetables Beans Broad beans Gherkins Beetroot Meat Pre-cooked Roasted Temperature, Duration * Bottling durations apply to 1.0 l jars.
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Page 62: Disinfect Items
Other applications Disinfect items Prove yeast dough Prepare the dough according to the The steam oven will disinfect baby bottles and other containers so that at recipe. the end of the programme they are as Place the dough in a bowl on the germ free as they would have been if rack. -
Page 63: Heat Damp Towels
Other applications Heat damp towels Dissolve gelatine Moisten towels and then roll them up. Soften gelatine leaves by leaving them in a bowl of cold water for Place them beside one another in a 5 minutes. The gelatine leaves have perforated cooking container. -
Page 64: Decrystallise Honey
Other applications Decrystallise honey Melt chocolate Loosen the lid and place the jar of You can use the steam oven for melting honey in a perforated cooking any type of chocolate. container. When using a cake glaze, place it in a perforated cooking container, leaving it ... -
Page 65: Make Yoghurt
Other applications Mix 100 g yoghurt with 1 litre of milk Make yoghurt or make up the mixture with yoghurt To prepare yoghurt, you will need milk enzyme, following the instructions on and live culture or yoghurt starter the packaging. powder, e.g. -
Page 66: Render Fat
Other applications Render fat Sweat onions The bacon will not become brown. Sweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, with the addition of a Place the bacon (diced or rashers) in little fat if necessary. a solid cooking container. ... -
Page 67: Extracting Juice
Other applications Extracting juice from fruit Extracting juice Put the prepared fruit (cleaned, This appliance is ideal for extracting washed, chopped etc.) into a juice from soft, firm and hard fruit. perforated cooking container. It is best to use overripe fruit, as the ... -
Page 68: Skinning Fruit And Vegetables
Other applications Skinning fruit and vegetables Preserving apples Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, You can treat homegrown apples in the nectarines etc. This will allow the skin steam oven to increase the length of to be removed more easily. time for which you can store them. -
Page 69: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care If soiling is left on for any length of Risk of injury caused by hot time, it may become impossible to surfaces. remove. The steam oven gets hot during Surfaces may suffer discolouration or operation. You could burn yourself damage. -
Page 70: Cleaning The Steam Oven Front
Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaning the steam oven front Clean the appliance front with a To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: clean, soft sponge and a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid. –... -
Page 71: Cleaning The Water Container
Should it for Remove the water container after any reason need replacing, please each use. contact Miele (see the end of these Remove the spill guard. operating instructions). Empty the water container. Cleaning the Automatic door opener ... -
Page 72: Cleaning The Shelf Runners
Cleaning and care Cleaning the shelf runners Descaling the steam oven The shelf runners are suitable for We recommend using Miele descaling cleaning in a dishwasher. tablets (see “Optional accessories”) to descale the appliance. These have been specially developed for use with Miele appliances to optimise the descaling process. - Page 73 Fill the water container with lukewarm Remove the water container and fresh tap water up to the level remove the spill guard. marker and drop 2 Miele descaling Empty and dry the water container. tablets in it. Let the oven cavity cool down.
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Page 74: Problem Solving Guide
With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied without contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won't need a service call. - Page 75 The door seal is damaged, e.g. cracked. usually. Call Miele. A whistling sound is When the door is closed, the pressure has to heard when the equalise, which can cause a whistling sound. This is appliance is switched not a fault.
- Page 76 Communication fault. Switch the steam oven off and then back on again after a few minutes. If the same message appears again, call Miele. and other fault codes Technical fault. Switch the appliance off and call Miele.
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Page 77: Optional Accessories
These products can be ordered from soiling the Miele online shop. They can also be ordered directly from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details). Container Miele offers a wide range of cooking containers. These have all been optimised in terms of functionality and dimensions for Miele appliances. -
Page 78: Service
2 years. Miele. For further information, please refer to your warranty booklet. Contact information for Miele can be found at the end of this booklet. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele. This information can be found on the data plate. -
Page 79: Installation
Installation Safety instructions for installation Risk of damage from incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the steam oven. The steam oven must only be installed by a qualified person. The connection data (frequency and voltage) on the steam oven’s data plate must correspond with those of the electricity supply in order to ensure that no damage can occur to the steam oven. -
Page 80: Building-In Dimensions
Installation Building-in dimensions All dimensions are given in mm. Installation in a tall unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche. -
Page 81: Installation In A Base Unit
Installation Installation in a base unit The furniture housing unit must not have a back panel fitted behind the building-in niche. If the steam oven is to be installed in a base unit underneath an electric or induction cooktop, please also observe the installation instructions for the cooktop as well as the building-in height required for the cooktop. -
Page 82: Side View
Installation Side view A Glass front: 22 mm Metal front: 23.3 mm... -
Page 83: Connection And Ventilation
Installation Connection and ventilation a Front view b Mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm c Ventilation cut-out, min. 180 cm d No connections permitted in this area... -
Page 84: Installing The Steam Oven
Installation Installing the steam oven Connect the mains connection cable to the appliance. Risk of damage from incorrect transportation. Lifting the steam oven by the door handle could cause damage to the Secure the steam oven to the side door. -
Page 85: Electrical Connection
Risk of damage from incorrect Residual current device connection. For extra safety, it is advisable to Danger of injury! Miele cannot be protect the steam oven with a suitable held liable for unauthorised residual current device (RCD) with a trip installation, maintenance and repair range of 30 mA. - Page 87 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
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