Operating and Installation instructions Steam oven DG 2351 DG 2551 / DG 2561 DG 2651 / DG 2661 GHirZ 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 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 Outlet for air from oven interior f Water container (with insert) n Drip channel in the door g Contact point...
Description of the appliance Control panel p Display q Function selector (and On/Off) with symbols for: r Time/Temperature selector Cook Universal s Time/Temperature display Cook Vegetables with symbols for: Q_ Cook Fish Insufficient water Cook Meat/Poultry Descale Reheat Temperature g Duration Defrost Descale Start...
For placing cooking containers on usable capacity 1.7 litres) To catch excess moisture Gastronorm size GN 1/2 325x265x40 mm (WxDxH) Miele steam oven cookbook A selection of the best recipes from the Miele test kitchen. 2 cooking containers DGGL 1, Silicone grease perforated (gross capacity 1.5 litres/...
Description of the appliance Optional accessories Stainless steel containers Description Gross / Height Width x usable in mm Depth capacity in in mm litres DGG 2 For dishes in sauces and for solid cooking dried foods like pasta 2.5 / 2.0 325 x 175 (GN 1/3)* and rice in liquid...
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Building-under casing DGUG (certain models only) Counter top casing DGSG for freestanding installation (certain models only) Miele accessories are available from - your Miele dealer or - the Miele Spare Parts Department (see back cover for contact details) - online at www.miele.co.uk.
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance may be connected To avoid the risk of accidents and via a fused plug and switched damage to the appliance, please socket. If you wish to connect it to an read these instructions carefully isolator switch, or if the appliance is before using it for the first time.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use For reasons of hygiene and to prevent the build-up of moisture in Built-in appliances must not be the appliance, the water container used until after they have been should be emptied after each use. correctly installed.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Warning: Take care in the area around the door hinges Danger of To safeguard against burning, injury. Keep children well away. keep children away from the appliance at all times. This is Do not allow children to swing on particularly important when the the open oven door.
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Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam damage could reach electrical components and Do not use the appliance to heat cause a short circuit. Pressurised up food in sealed jars and tins. steam could also cause permanent Pressure will build up inside them and damage to the surface and to other...
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Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and When putting cooking containers or the condensate tray into the scalding oven or taking them out, take care not The appliance, especially the to spill the contents. Avoid contact with inside of the door and the area hot steam, and do not touch the hot around the ventilation outlet, becomes oven interior walls.
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Some foods, e.g. poultry, may contain the plug. Contact the Miele Service micro-organisms which are only Department. destroyed by thorough cooking at a...
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment.
Before using for the first time Setting the language ^ Press the function selector to confirm your selection. The steam oven is set up at the factory for German. You will need to change The Start display will appear: the language setting to your own language.
Before using for the first time Setting the water hardness ^ Confirm this selection by pressing the function selector. The steam oven is set at the factory to water hardness setting IV (Very hard 4). If your water hardness level differs from this you will need to re-programme the appliance.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for Now fill the water container with mains tap water (see "Before each use") and the first time then run the Cook Universal (100 °C) Open the door by pressing on the left for 15 minutes.
Operation Before each use Programming steps in brief ^ When using a perforated cooking To make a selection you turn the container, push the condensate tray selector, and to confirm your selection onto the lowest shelf runner to catch you press it. any drips.
Operation Function chart Symbol Function Recommended Temperature range temperature which can be set in °C / °F in °C / °F COOK UNIVERSAL 100 / 212 40 - 100 / 105 - 212 COOK VEG 100 / 212 90 - 100 / 195 - 212 Q_ COOK FISH 85* / 185* 70 - 100 / 165 - 212...
Operation Switching on and selecting a Recommended temperature function After selecting the function, a recommended temperature (e.g. 85 °C) ^ Switch the appliance on by pressing will appear in the time/temperature the function selector. display, and the temperature symbol z COOK UNIVERSAL will appear in the will start flashing.
Operation Altering the recommended To change the recommended temperature permanently: temperature Proceed as described in "Standard The recommended temperature can be settings". altered in 5 °C increments within a certain range. See Function chart for details. To change it once: ^ Whilst the temperature symbol z is flashing in the time/temperature display, turn the time/temperature...
Operation Setting a cooking duration The charts later in these operating instructions and the cookery book give After confirming the temperature, 3 suggested cooking durations for zeros will appear in the display, and the various types of food. Remember that time symbol g will start flashing.
Operation Starting a programme Manual start: The appliance is set up at the factory After you have confirmed the cooking duration, the Start symbol h will so that it starts automatically as soon as you have confirmed the cooking appear in the time/temperature display. duration.
Operation After starting a programme As soon as the set temperature has been reached, the Cooking phase After starting, you will first hear the the begins and the duration starts counting noise of the fan and then other noises down. as steam is generated.
Operation Interrupting a programme You can continue the programme by closing the door. You can interrupt a programme at any time by opening the door. The oven will heat up again and the display will show the rising temperature The heating will be switched off and the of the cooking compartment.
Operation Changing the settings during To change the temperature during the cooking phase: operation Turn the time/temperature selector until It is not possible to change the function the temperature symbol z is highlighted during the heating up or the cooking in the display and the set temperature phase.
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Operation To change the cooking duration To change the cooking duration during the heating up phase: during the cooking phase: ^ Turn the time/temperature selector ^ Press the time/temperature selector. until the duration symbol g is The g symbol will flash for a short highlighted in the time/temperature time.
Operation At the end of cooking duration If the oven is still hot, steam will At the end of the set cooking duration, escape when the door is opened. an audible tone sounds and 3 zeros will Step back from the appliance and appear in the time/temperature display.
Operation After use Insufficient water ^ Switch the appliance off. Insufficient water is indicated in the time/temperature display by the ^ Remove the condensate tray and flashing p symbol. An audible tone will empty it out. also sound during operation. ^ Remove the water container and empty it out.
Operation System lock To activate the lock when the appliance is switched off: The appliance is set at the factory so ^ Turn the time/temperature selector that you can lock it when it is switched off to prevent it from being operated and press it.
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Operation To activate the lock when the To deactivate the lock when the appliance is switched on: appliance is switched on: ^ After the programme has started, turn ^ Turn the time/temperature selector until the lock symbol $ is highlighted the time/temperature selector until the lock symbol $ is highlighted in in the display and press the selector...
Practical tips Suitable containers – More compact dishes such as casseroles or bakes, or food such as Some stainless steel cooking peas or asparagus spears, which containers are supplied with the have little or no space between them appliance. Other containers, in a variety will take longer to cook because the of sizes, both perforated and solid, are steam has less space to work in.
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Practical tips Heat-resistant glass, ceramic, – Place the container on the rack porcelain, plastic, stainless steel and supplied. enamel dishes are all suitable. – Ensure that there is a gap of at least Important: 3 cm between the upper rim of the –...
Practical tips Steaming Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes al dente well done Vegetables Asparagus, green COOK VEG Baby Carrots (whole) " Beans (french) " Beans (runner, sliced) " Beetroot (whole) " 20-30 Broccoli Brussels sprouts " 8-10 Cabbage (shredded) "...
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Practical tips Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Meat Beef goulash COOK 40-50 MEAT/POULTRY Chicken breast " 8-10 Chicken, whole " 50-60 Knuckle of pork " 90-95 Lamb ragout " 12-16 Turkey escalope " Turkey roulade " 12-15 Veal escalope "...
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Practical tips Food Function Temperature Duration in °C in minutes Dried beans and pulses Red kidney beans COOK UNIVERSAL 60-65 (pre-soaked) Chick peas " 50-60 Millet " 9-10 Pearl Barley " 60-80 Buckwheat " 20-24 Read split lentils (un-soaked) " 10-15 Yellow split lentils (pre-soaked) "...
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Practical tips Tips on steaming – Frozen fish should be partially defrosted before cooking. We – In general, the cooking durations for recommend using the "Defrost" cooking with steam are the same as programme (see "Defrost" for more for cooking food in a saucepan. information).
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Practical tips – Grease perforated containers – Yeast dough can be put in the oven beforehand if using them to cook to prove. fish, and solid containers if using to Select Cook Universal and reduce cook dishes containing eggs. the recommended temperature to 40 °C.
Practical tips Reheating Your steamer is very effective at reheating dishes which have been REHEAT function prepared previously. Food to be reheated Duration in Proceed as follows: minutes Vegetables ^ Place the food on a flat plate and cover it with a deeper plate or some Cauliflower, runner beans, heat-resistant foil.
Practical tips Defrosting DEFROST function Food to be defrosted Weight in g Temp. Defrosting ti Standing time in °C in minutes in minutes Meat Stew 30-40 10-15 Minced meat 15-20 10-15 Cutlets, chops, sausages 25-35 15-20 Poultry Chicken 1000 15-20 Chicken drumsticks 20-25 10-15...
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Practical tips Frozen food can be defrosted in this – Fish does not need to be fully appliance in much less time than when defrosted before cooking. Defrost so defrosting at room temperature. that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Proceed as follows: Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2 - 5 minutes at 60 °C should be...
Practical tips Bottling Proceed as follows: ^ Place the condensate tray on the first Select "Cook Universal" for bottling. runner level and place the rack above it. COOK UNIVERSAL function ^ Place a maximum of 4 prepared jars Produce Temp. Duration (all the same size) on the rack, in °C...
Practical tips Meal planning ^ First place the dish with the longest cooking duration, e.g. the rice, in the It is very economical and practical to oven. cook a whole meal at the same time in ^ To calculate the cooking duration the steam oven.
Practical tips Blanching Preparing yoghurt You can use your steam oven to blanch Proceed as follows: vegetables and fruit to prepare them for ^ Mix 100 g yoghurt (with live culture) freezing. with 1 litre of fresh milk. The yoghurt Proceed as follows: and milk should have the same percentage fat content.
Practical tips Disinfecting baby bottles Proceed as follows: ^ Place the condensate tray on the first The steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles and other runner level and place the rack containers. Check beforehand that all above it. parts, teats etc., are declared by the ^ Dismantle, clean and thoroughly manufacturer to be heat-resistant to...
Cleaning and care General notes Do not use a steam cleaner to clean Disconnect the appliance from the this appliance. The steam could electricity supply and allow it to cool reach electrical components and down to a safe temperature before cause a short circuit.
For appliances with glass fronts, a proprietary glass cleaning agent may be used. Stainless steel Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth or with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. To help prevent resoiling, a conditioning agent for stainless steel can also be used.
To re-fit the runners, reverse the above Door seals can be ordered from the procedure. First fit them into the back of Miele Spare Parts Department. See the oven and them push them in at the back page for contact details.
Cleaning and care Water container ^ After cleaning, dry both parts of the insert thoroughly before replacing it Remove, empty and dry the water in the water container. When container after each use. Also remove replacing the insert (see illustration), the insert from the water container.
Coupling seals can be ordered from the Miele Spare Parts Department. See back page for contact details. Only use the silicone grease supplied. On no account must...
Cleaning and care Descaling The appliance will lock when it has been used 10 times. "DESCALE" will Use the descaling tablets supplied appear in the display and the appliance with the appliance (see "Optional must be descaled before it can be accessories"...
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Cleaning and care The k symbol, the processing time of After descaling: 22 minutes and the Start symbol h will An audible tone will sound when the appear in the display. descaling process has been completed. ^ Open the door. ^ Remove the water container and empty it.
Standard settings The standard settings listed in the chart can be altered using the function selector. The appliance will guide you through the procedure. Several settings can be altered in succession. Standard settings Alternatives* Use C SETTINGS for: LANGUAGE English, German etc. PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE The recommended temperature...
Service Department. – switch off at the isolator, or – withdraw the mains fuse. Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on. If it still will not start, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department.
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... the p symbol appears in the time/temperature display and an If the appliance still will not start, switch audible tone may sound. it off and contact the Miele Service Department. Check whether – the water container has been pushed ...
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact: – your Miele dealer, or – the Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
Installation Safety instructions for All dimensions are given in mm. installation Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rating on the data plate. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2561 / DG 2661 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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Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 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...
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Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 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...
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Installation DG 2561 / DG 2661 Installation in a base 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 N.B.
Installation Appliance and building-in dimensions DG 2551 / DG 2651 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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Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 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...
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Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 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...
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Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 Installation in a base 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 N.B.
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Installation DG 2551 / DG 2651 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! e Mains connection cable * Dimension including connection 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 ^ Push the appliance into the recess. After aligning the appliance it must ^ Before installing the appliance secure be secured against slippage. Do this wood trim (supplied) h to the left by screwing the two wood screws i hand side of the recess using the two 3.5 x 25 mm (supplied) into the 3 x 20 mm screws g supplied (see...
Installation Electrical connection Connection should be made via a suitable isolator or a double pole fused All electrical work should be carried spur connection unit or fused plug and out by a suitably qualified and switched socket which complies with competent person, in strict national and local safety regulations accordance with current local and...
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Installation Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363 Important The fuse cover must be refitted when The electrical safety of this appliance changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover can only be guaranteed when is lost, the plug must not be used until a continuity is complete between the suitable replacement is obtained.
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