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Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 5030 DG 5040 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. M.-Nr. 07 521 310 e n-G B[...]
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Warning and Safety instructions .....................................4 Caring for the environment ..........................................9 Guide to the appliance ............................................1 0 Front view ........................................................1 0 Accessories supplied .............................................[...]
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Additional functions ..............................................2 3 Pre-heat .........................................................2 3 Programming ....................................................2 4 Cleaning and care ................................................2 6 Appliance front ...................................................2 7 [...]
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This steam oven conforms to current safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the instal[...]
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Safety with children ~ Keep children away from the steam oven at all times. It is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury do not allow them to play with it or to play with the controls. Supervise children whilst you are using it. ~ Older children may use the appliance only when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to us[...]
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~ This appliance is supplied with a moulded plug ready for connection to a switched socket. If you wish to connect it to a double-pole fused spur connection unit, or to an isolator switch, or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current[...]
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Correct use ~ For added protection, it is advisable to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself. ~ If the oven is still hot, steam will escape when the door is opened. Stan - d ba[...]
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~ When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food blender, near the steam oven, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance cannot get trapped by the steam oven door. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard. ~ Do not place heavy objects on the open door. The door can support a maximu[...]
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Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Disposing of your old appl[...]
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Front view a Control panel b Ventilation outlet c Door seal d Steam channel e Compartment for water container f Water container (with insert) g Contact point for water container h Shelf levels i Steam inlet j Drip channel in the oven k Floor heater l Temperature sensor m Steam outlet Guide to the appliance 10[...]
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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 17 To catch excess moisture 3 2 5x3 5 0x4 0m m( WxDxH ) DGGL 8 1 perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.0 litres / Usable capacity 1.7 litres 3 2 5[...]
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Descaling tablets For descaling the water container. Control panel a For switching on and off b For setting the temperature and cooking duration c For confirming an entry d Display Guide to the appliance 12[...]
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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"). s - For switching the appliance on and off - For calling up the descaling process s + ? For calling up programming ? - For setting the temperature and cooking duratio[...]
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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. On no account exce[...]
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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, Reheating, Menu cooking (whole meals) Bottling, Extracting juice with steam, ........ 85 °C: For cooking[...]
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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. In general the heating-up phase will last for approx. 7 minutes. The durat[...]
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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. Water container Take the water container out of the appliance and remove the insert (see "Cleaning[...]
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Setting the correct boiling point for water The boiling point for water at a high altitude above sea level will be lower than the boiling point for water at sea level. To adjust the boiling point for the altitude in your area, fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Operation / Preparing the appliance for use") and then run th[...]
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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. ^ Push the water container into the appliance until it connects. If the water container is not positioned c[...]
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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 the appliance off. The fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off. If you want to reduce the run-on time, you can do so by removing the water containe[...]
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During operation Interrupting operation Operation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. The heating will be switched off and the cooking duration remains stored in memory. Steam will escape when the door is opened. Step back from the steam oven and wait until the steam has dissipated. When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray i[...]
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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. Operation 22[...]
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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. If you wish to use it you will need to alter the setting ([...]
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The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered. Several settings can be altered in succession. Programme Status* P1 S0 S 1 Factory default settings reinstated P2 Demonstration mode S 0 Off, the appliance will heat up S 1 On, the appliance will not heat up P3 Audible tone volume S 1 Very quiet S 2 Quiet S 3 Medium S 4 Loud P4 Water hardnes[...]
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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. ^ Confirm with "OK". ^ Touch the ; or ? sensor until [...]
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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. It should be cl[...]
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Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately. 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. After cleaning dry with a soft cloth. The outer surfaces of this [...]
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Oven interior Dry the oven interior, oven interior roof, 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 the condensate which has built up in the compartment. Remove grease deposits with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liqui[...]
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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. When replacing the insert, guide it in at an angle a and [...]
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Coupling seal If the water container becomes difficult to remove and replace or the fault message F20 appears, rub a small amount of the silicone grease supplied (see "Guide to the appliance / Accessories supplied") into the inside of the coupling seal. Do not take the seal out to lubricate it! When handling silicone grease, please observ[...]
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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. Ensure that the descaling agent does not come into contact with th[...]
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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. If it is switched off before the end of the process, the w[...]
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Removing and refitting the door It is much easier to clean the steam oven interior if you remove the door first. To remove the door ^ Open the door fully. ^ Flip up the release levers in front of the door hinges. ^ Slowly close the door until the raised levers are touching the frame. ^ Holding the door evenly with both hands, lift the door up and o[...]
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, Installation work and repairs to electrical appliances must only 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). Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Wh[...]
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... the water container has become harder to put into the appliance and take out again. Lightly lubricate the coupling seal on the water container with silicone grease, as described in "Cleaning and care/Coupling seal". ... the heating-up phase lasts an unusually long time. Check the bottom of the water container. If a thick layer of lime[...]
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... a whistling sound is heard when the appliance is switched on again. When the door is closed, the pressure has to equalise, which can cause a whistling sound. This is not a fault. ... the p symbol appears in the display and an audible tone may sound. Check whether – the water container has been pushed right into the appliance so that it connec[...]
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Miele offers a comprehensive range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your appliance. 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 containers available in different sizes: D[...]
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DGGL 5 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 2.5 litres / Usable capacity 2.0 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x6 5m m( WxDxH ) DGGL 6 Perforated cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x1 0 0m m( WxDxH ) DGG 7 Solid cooking container Gross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 2.8 litres 3 2 5x1 7 5x1 0 0m m( WxD[...]
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DGD 1/2 Lid for 325 x 265 mm cooking containers Condensate tray DGG 17 To catch excess moisture 3 2 5x3 5 0x4 0m m( WxDxH ) 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 floo[...]
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E-cloth (microfibre cloth) Removes finger marks and light soiling Silicone grease For lubricating the coupling seal. Please read the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care". Other accessories Multi-purpose casserole dish KMB 5000-S Die-cast aluminium casserole dish with anti-stick surface and stainless steel lid. Also suitable for us[...]
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~ 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. ~ The socket and on-off switch should be easily accessible after the app[...]
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Installation in a tall unit * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front 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 Appliance and building-in dimensions 42[...]
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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. * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front a Steam oven b Building-in recess c Inlet for mains connection cable to the appliance d [...]
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Installation in a tall unit in combination with an oven * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front 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 f Ventilation cut-out for i[...]
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^ Push the appliance into the recess and align it. ^ Secure the appliance by screwing the two wood screws 3 . 5x2 5m m i (supplied) into the vertical trim on either side of the appliance (see illustration). Installing the appliance 45[...]
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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. Ensure power is not supplie[...]
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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 replace[...]
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In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – Your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and se[...]
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