Operating instructions Steam oven DG 4080 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr. 06 546 610 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting the water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting the altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Suitable containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the steam oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Selecting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adjusting the temperature (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Selecting the duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Starting a function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Interrupting the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 At the end of the cooking process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 After use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Meal planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Special uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Blanching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disinfecting baby bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Contents Guide to the functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Language J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Temperature °F / °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Water Hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Steam Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Warming Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Start Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 System Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Installation Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appliance and cut out dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical Safety 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. This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. If in doubt, consult a qualified technician. Installation, repair and maintenance work should be by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. This data must correspond to prevent injury and appliance damage. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician. Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the lack, or inadequacy, of an effective grounding system. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance, e.g. danger of overheating. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Call Miele's Technical Service Department. Always attach the cord to the appliance first, then plug it into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the appliance off by pressing the left jog shuttle, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. Do not submerge the plug, cord or steam generator (water tank) into water or attempt to wash the steam generator in the dishwasher. Danger of electric shock! Do not tamper with electrical connections, components or mechanical parts. Never open the outer casing of the appliance. Use The steam oven should be installed at a safe height for users to safely access all cooking levels and containers. Otherwise spills could cause burns or scalding and children may be put at risk by the hot appliance door. This appliance must only be operated after it has been correctly installed in cabinetry. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded. This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. Any other use is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. This appliance must not be installed or operated outdoors. Do not use plastic containers. They may melt at high temperatures in the oven. To avoid injuries allow the steam oven to cool before cleaning or putting on and taking off parts. Unplug the steam oven from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Scalding and Burning hazards When in use, the oven, particularly the inside of the door as well as the outer side by the vent, may become very hot and remain so for a while after the oven has been turned off. Keep children at a safe distance. Use pot holders when working with a hot appliance. When handling cooking containers take care not to let the contents spill. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Avoid hot steam, serious burns and scalds could result. Use caution when handling the steam generator. Danger of scalding. Children Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the steam oven. Do not allow children to stand or hang on the appliance door. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets near the appliance. Use the Child Safety Lock to prevent children from turning on the appliance or changing its settings. The door hinges of the appliance could be hazardous. Ensure that children are kept at a safe distance. Ensure that any plastic wrap, is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless and remove any doors to prevent hazards. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appliance maintenance Empty the steam generator after every use for hygienic reasons and to avoid condensate water in the appliance. Wipe out the appliance after each use and leave the door open until the moisture in the cooking compartment has evaporated. If the oven is not used for an extended period of time, clean it thoroughly to avoid odors. See "Before using for the first time". Leave the door open after cleaning. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. The appliance is programmed so that after each use residual water will remain in the steam generator. If there is no residual water, there is a fault. Contact the Miele Service Department. When descaling the appliance, only use descaling agents with a citric acid base or the descaling tablets available from Miele. Do not use vinegar, it will damage the appliance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Appliance damage Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure can build up causing an explosion that will damage the cooking compartment. There is also a danger of personal injury and scalding. To prevent condensation which could corrode the appliance, do not leave cooked foods in the oven for an extended period of time. It can lead to corrosion in the interior. Do not use items in the steam oven which may rust. This can lead to corrosion of the appliance. Do not lean, sit or place heavy items on the open door of the appliance. The door can support a maximum of 17 lbs (8 kg). 7 IMPORTANT ...