Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 3450 DG 3460 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.
Pass them Any other usage is not supported by on to any future owner. the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Technical safety Keep children away from the steam Before installation, check the steam oven at all times. It is not a toy! To oven for visible signs of damage. Do avoid the risk of injury do not allow not install and use a damaged them to play with it or to play with the appliance.
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These do not guarantee the required connection cable of type H 05 V V-F (pvc insulated), available from the Miele safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of Spare Parts Department. overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated. For added protection, it is advisable Some foods may contain to use heat-resistant pot holders or micro-organisms which are only gloves when using the appliance. Do destroyed by thorough cooking at a not let them get damp or wet, as this sufficiently high temperature for long...
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Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Take care not to tip the water container when taking it out of the Only use genuine Miele spare parts appliance. Hot water can scald. and accessories with this appliance. If To avoid the risk of scratches, do...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain materials which, if are environmentally friendly for handled or disposed of incorrectly, disposal, and should be recycled.
Guide to the appliance Front view a Control panel i Steam inlet b Ventilation outlet j Drip channel in the oven c Door seal k Floor heater d Steam channel l Temperature sensor e Compartment for water container m Steam outlet f Water container (with insert) n Drip channel in the door g Contact point for water container...
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"). Condensate tray DGG 15 To catch excess moisture 325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H)
Guide to the appliance Control panel a For switching on and off b For setting the temperature and cooking duration c For confirming an entry d Display...
Description of the functions Sensors Lightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. An audible tone will sound each time a sensor is pressed. You can deactivate this, if wished (see "Programming"). - For switching the appliance on and off - For calling up the descaling process s + ? For calling up programming...
Description of the functions Condensate tray When you are using perforated containers, place the condensate tray on the floor of the appliance to collect any drops of liquid and allow them to be removed easily. Water container The maximum water level is 1.2 litres, the minimum 0.75 litres. The water level markers are located inside and outside the container.
Description of the functions Temperature The steam oven has a temperature range of 40 °C to 100 °C. The appliance is set at 100 °C when the oven is switched on. You can alter the temperature in 5 °C steps. Recommended temperature 100 °C: For cooking all types of food,...
Description of the functions Heating-up phase During the heating-up phase the oven compartment is heated to the set temperature. The display will show the temperature of the cooking compartment as it rises. The duration of the heating-up phase will depend on the quantity and the temperature of the food.
Before 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" section of this booklet. Cleaning for the first time Remove any protective foil and adhesive labels. Open the door by pressing on the left hand side of the door release.
Before using for the first time Setting the correct boiling point for water Water at a high altitude above sea level will not reach the boiling point for water at sea level. To adjust the appliance for the altitude in your area, fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Operation / Preparing the appliance for use") and then run the appliance at 100 °C for 15 minutes.
Operation Preparing the appliance for use ^ Fill the water container with mains tap water up to at least the "min" marker. You do not need to remove the insert. Only use mains tap water. Never use distilled or mineral water or other liquids.
Operation At the end of the duration At the end of the set cooking duration, an audible tone will sound, 3 zeros will appear and "h" will flash in the display. ^ Switch off the appliance. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off.
Operation During operation 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 the door is opened. Step back from the appliance and wait until the steam has dissipated.
Operation Insufficient water Insufficient water is indicated by the flashing p symbol and an audible tone. ^ Remove the water container and fill it with fresh tap water. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. ^ Close the door. Operation will continue.
Additional functions Pre-heat Your appliance has a pre-heating function. This heats the oven interior to approx. 40 °C. The heating-up time is then shorter as the oven interior is pre-heated and therefore the cooking process takes less time. The appliance is delivered with the pre-heating function deactivated.
Programming The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. Several settings can be altered in succession. Programme Status* Factory default settings reinstated Demonstration Off, the appliance will heat up mode On, the appliance will not heat up Audible tone Very quiet volume Quiet...
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Programming Before you begin, ensure that the appliance is switched off. ^ Touch and hold the s sensor. ^ While the s sensor is being touched, touch the ? sensor once briefly. P1 will appear in the display. ^ Touch the ; or ? sensor until the programme you want appears highlighted in the display.
Cleaning and care Miele offer a range of branded cleaning and conditioning products. See "Optional accessories". Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit. Switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning.
If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a damp Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.
Replace the door seal with a new one if it becomes porous or brittle. Door seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Condensate tray, rack and cooking containers Wash and dry the condensate tray, rack and cooking containers after each use.
Cleaning and care Water container Remove, empty and dry the water container after each use. ^ Release the insert by pushing the catches on the sides in towards each other and the pull it out of the container. ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it in the water container.
Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Only use the silicone grease supplied. On no account must margarine or oil or any other domestic grease or fat be used, as these can cause the seal to swell.
Cleaning and care Descaling For optimum cleaning results we recommend that you use Miele descaling tablets to descale your steam oven (see "Optional accessories"). A proprietary citric acid based descaling agent can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.
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Cleaning and care Descaling will now begin. The colon will flash and the k symbol will now light up constantly in the display. It is only possible to cancel the descaling process during the first minute. After that the process cannot be cancelled. Do not switch the appliance off during the descaling process.
Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box, and switch the appliance back on. If it still will not switch on, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department..the appliance does not heat up. Check whether you set the demo-mode setting by mistake (see "Programming").
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– the door seal is damaged, e.g. cracks can be seen. The seal must be replaced with a new one. If this does not solve the problem, call the Miele Service Department.
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"Cleaning and care / Water container / Coupling seal". If the appliance still will not start, switch it off and contact the Miele Service Department..after a period of time, the door makes a noise when it is opened and closed.
These products can be ordered at: or from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer. Cooking containers There is a wide range of perforated and solid cooking...
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Optional accessories 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 Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 325 x 175 x 100 mm (W x D x H) DGG 7 Solid cooking container...
325 x 265 x 40 mm (W x D x H) Rack For placing your own cooking containers on Cleaning and care products Miele descaling tablets 6 tablets For descaling the water container Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes discolouration from the floor heater caused by drops of liquid.
Maximum capacity: 2.5 kg. Dimensions: 325 x 260 x 65 mm (W x D x H) Building-under casing DGUG * - for DG 3450 only - Counter top casing DGSG * - for DG 3450 only - * Availablity depending on country...
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.
DG 3450 Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3450 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3450 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3450 Installation in a base unit If the steam oven is being installed underneath a hob, please follow the instructions for building in the hob and also take the building-in height for the hob into account. a Steam oven...
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DG 3450 Built under a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-under casing (available as an optional accessory) c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket. Important: Do not position behind the appliance!
DG 3460 Appliance and building-in dimensions Installation in a tall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3460 Installation in a dresser unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3460 Installation in a wall unit a Steam oven b Building-in recess 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...
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DG 3460 Installation in a base unit If the steam oven is being installed underneath a hob, please follow the instructions for building in the hob and also take the building-in height for the hob into account. a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d Recommended position for electrical socket.
Installation Fitting the feet The appliance is supplied with four feet. If the building-in recess is 350 mm high, the steam oven is installed without fitting the feet. If the building-in recess is 360 mm high, the feet need to be screwed into the appliance before installing it in the recess.
Installation Installing the appliance ^ Before installing the appliance secure wood trim h to the left hand side of the recess using the two 3 x 20 mm screws g supplied. Dimension x is for niche height: 350 mm = 30 ± 5 mm 360 mm = 40 ±...
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.
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Electrical connection Important U.K. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance, which are given on the data plate. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.