Miele DGC 7840 Combi Steam Oven Instruction Manual

DGC 7840 Combi Steam Oven

Operating and installation instructions Combi steam oven

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions……………………………………………………………. 8 Caring for the environment …………………………………………………………………… 17 Guide to the appliance ………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Steam oven …………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Accessories supplied ……………………………………………………………………………… 20 Controls……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 On/Off sensor control……………………………………………………………………………… 24 Movement sensor…………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Sensor controls ……………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Touch display ………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Symbols………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 Using the appliance………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Selecting a menu option …………………………………………………………………………. 28 Scrolling………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 Exiting a menu……………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 Changing a value or setting……………………………………………………………………… 28
Changing a setting in a list ………………………………………………………………….. 28 Entering numbers with the roller ………………………………………………………….. 28 Entering numbers using the numerical keypad ………………………………………. 28 Changing the setting with a segment bar ……………………………………………… 29 Entering letters ………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Displaying the context menu……………………………………………………………………. 29 Moving entries……………………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Displaying the pull-down menu………………………………………………………………… 30 Displaying Help …………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Activating MobileStart …………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Description of functions ……………………………………………………………………….. 31 Control panel …………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Water container ……………………………………………………………………………………… 31 Condensate container …………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Food probe ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Temperature/core temperature…………………………………………………………………. 31 Moisture………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Cooking duration ……………………………………………………………………………………. 32 Noises…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Heating-up phase…………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Cooking phase ………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Steam reduction …………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 Oven interior lighting ………………………………………………………………………………. 33
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Before using for the first time ……………………………………………………………….. 34 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34 Basic settings ………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Cleaning for the first time ………………………………………………………………………… 36 Set the correct boiling point for water……………………………………………………….. 37 Heating up the steam oven ……………………………………………………………………… 38 Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Settings overview …………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Opening the “Settings” menu…………………………………………………………………… 42 Language …………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Time……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 Lighting…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 43 Start screen …………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 Display………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44 Volume………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Units …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Keeping warm ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 Steam reduction …………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 Recommended temperatures…………………………………………………………………… 46 Booster …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 Automatic rinsing …………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Water hardness ……………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Proximity/Movement sensor…………………………………………………………………….. 49 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50 Furniture front recognition ……………………………………………………………………….. 51 ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Remote control………………………………………………………………………………………. 52
Activating MobileStart ………………………………………………………………………… 52 SuperVision …………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 RemoteUpdate ………………………………………………………………………………………. 54 Software version…………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Legal information……………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Showroom programme……………………………………………………………………………. 55 Factory default……………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 Alarm + minute minder …………………………………………………………………………. 56 Using the Alarm function…………………………………………………………………………. 56 Using the Minute minder function …………………………………………………………….. 57 Main and sub-menus ……………………………………………………………………………. 58 Energy saving tips ………………………………………………………………………………… 60
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Operation……………………………………………………………………………………………… 62 Changing values and settings for a cooking programme……………………………… 63
Changing the temperature and core temperature …………………………………… 64 Changing the Moisture ……………………………………………………………………….. 64 Setting cooking durations …………………………………………………………………… 64 Changing the set cooking durations …………………………………………………….. 65 Deleting the set cooking durations……………………………………………………….. 65 Cancelling a cooking programme …………………………………………………………….. 66 Interrupting a cooking programme……………………………………………………………. 66 Pre-heating the oven compartment ………………………………………………………….. 67 Booster …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 67 Pre-heat……………………………………………………………………………………………. 68 Crisp function ………………………………………………………………………………………… 68 Releasing bursts of steam……………………………………………………………………….. 69 Changing the function …………………………………………………………………………….. 70 General notes……………………………………………………………………………………….. 71 The advantages of cooking with steam …………………………………………………….. 71 Suitable containers…………………………………………………………………………………. 71 Shelf level ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 Frozen food……………………………………………………………………………………………. 72 Temperature ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 72 Cooking duration ……………………………………………………………………………………. 72 Cooking with liquid…………………………………………………………………………………. 72 Your own recipes – steam cooking……………………………………………………………. 72 Universal tray and combi rack………………………………………………………………….. 73 Steam cooking……………………………………………………………………………………… 74 Eco Steam cooking ………………………………………………………………………………… 74 Notes on the cooking tables ……………………………………………………………………. 74 Vegetables…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75 Fish………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 78 Meat …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81 Rice ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83 Grain …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 84 Pasta ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85 Dumplings …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 86 Dried pulses ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 87 Hen’s eggs …………………………………………………………………………………………… 89 Fruit ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 90 Sausages………………………………………………………………………………………………. 90 Shellfish ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 91 Mussels ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 92 Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) – manually ……………………………………….. 93 4

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Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking …………………………………………………………………. 95 Special applications ……………………………………………………………………………… 103 Reheat ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 103 Defrost………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 105 Mix & Match ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 108 Blanching………………………………………………………………………………………………. 119 Bottling …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 119 Bottling cakes………………………………………………………………………………………… 122 Drying food……………………………………………………………………………………………. 123 Prove dough ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 124 Menu cooking ­ automatic ………………………………………………………………………. 124 Disinfect items ………………………………………………………………………………………. 125 Sabbath programme ………………………………………………………………………………. 126 Heat crockery ………………………………………………………………………………………… 127 Keeping warm ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 127 Heating damp flannels ……………………………………………………………………………. 128 Dissolve gelatine ……………………………………………………………………………………. 128 Decrystallise honey ………………………………………………………………………………… 129 Melt chocolate……………………………………………………………………………………….. 129 Make yoghurt ………………………………………………………………………………………… 130 Cook bacon…………………………………………………………………………………………… 131 Sweat onions…………………………………………………………………………………………. 131 Extracting juice with steam ……………………………………………………………………… 132 Fruit preserve…………………………………………………………………………………………. 133 Skinning vegetables and fruit …………………………………………………………………… 134 Apple storage ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 135 Making eierstich …………………………………………………………………………………….. 135 Automatic programmes ………………………………………………………………………… 136 Categories …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 136 Using automatic programmes ………………………………………………………………….. 136 Usage notes ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 136 Search ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 137 MyMiele ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 138 User programmes…………………………………………………………………………………. 139 Baking………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 143 Baking tips…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 143 Tips on baking……………………………………………………………………………………….. 144 Notes on the functions ……………………………………………………………………………. 144
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Roasting ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 146 Tips for roasting …………………………………………………………………………………….. 146 Notes on the functions ……………………………………………………………………………. 146 Food probe ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 148 Grilling …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 152 Grilling tips ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 152 Tips for grilling……………………………………………………………………………………….. 152 Notes on the functions ……………………………………………………………………………. 153 Note for test institutes ………………………………………………………………………….. 154 Cleaning and care ………………………………………………………………………………… 156 Important information on cleaning and care ………………………………………………. 156 Cleaning the steam oven front …………………………………………………………………. 157 PerfectClean ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 158 Oven compartment ………………………………………………………………………………… 159 Cleaning the water container and condensate container……………………………… 160 Accessories …………………………………………………………………………………………… 161 Cleaning the side runners………………………………………………………………………… 162 Lowering the top heat/grill element…………………………………………………………… 163 Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………….. 164
Soaking ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 164 Drying ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 164 Rinsing……………………………………………………………………………………………… 164 Descaling the steam oven …………………………………………………………………… 164 Door removal …………………………………………………………………………………………. 166 Fitting the door ………………………………………………………………………………………. 167 Problem solving guide ………………………………………………………………………….. 168 Optional accessories ……………………………………………………………………………. 174 Containers …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 174 Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 174 Cleaning and care products …………………………………………………………………….. 174 Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 175 Contact in the event of a fault ………………………………………………………………….. 175 Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 175 Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………. 176 Safety instructions for installation …………………………………………………………….. 176
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Building-in dimensions …………………………………………………………………………… 177 Installation in a tall unit……………………………………………………………………….. 177 Installation in a base unit…………………………………………………………………….. 178 Side view ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 179 Swivel range for control panel……………………………………………………………… 180 Connection and ventilation………………………………………………………………….. 181
Installing the steam oven…………………………………………………………………………. 182 Electrical connection ………………………………………………………………………………. 183 Conformity declaration …………………………………………………………………………. 185 Copyrights and Licences ………………………………………………………………………. 186
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Warning and Safety instructions
The Combi steam oven is referred to in the following instructions as a steam oven.
This steam oven complies with all applicable safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage. Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the steam oven. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the steam oven. In accordance with standard IEC/EN 60335-1, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the chapter on installing the steam oven as well as the safety instructions and warnings. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments. This steam oven is not intended for outdoor use. The steam oven is intended for domestic use only to steam-cook, bake, roast, grill, defrost and reheat food. All other types of use are not permitted. The steam oven can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. This steam oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be used for the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele authorised person or by Miele Service.
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the steam oven inadvertently. Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the steam oven unless they are constantly supervised. Children aged 8 and older may only use the steam oven without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation. Children must not be allowed to clean the steam oven unsupervised. Please supervise children in the vicinity of the steam oven and do not let them play with it. Risk of suffocation due to packaging material. Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head, presenting the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces. Children’s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. External parts of the steam oven such as the door glass, control panel and the vent become quite hot. Do not let children touch the steam oven when it is in operation. Keep children well away from the steam oven until it has cooled down and there is no danger of injury. Risk of injury from the open door. The oven door can support a maximum weight of 10 kg. Children could injure themselves on an open door. Do not let children sit on the open door, lean against it or swing on it.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Never use a damaged steam oven. It could be dangerous. Check it for visible signs of damage before using it. Reliable and safe operation of this steam oven can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician. Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure 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. Do not connect the steam oven to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). For safety reasons, this steam oven may only be used when it has been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded. This steam oven must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). Risk of injury due to electric shock. Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical or mechanical components of the oven will endanger your safety and may lead to the steam oven malfunctioning. Do not open the steam oven housing under any circumstances.
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Warning and Safety instructions While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts. If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable is supplied without a plug, the appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician. If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special mains connection cable (see “Electrical connection” in the “Installation” chapter). During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. If the steam oven is installed behind a furniture front (e.g. a door), do not close the furniture front while the steam oven is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind the furniture front when closed. This can result in damage to the steam oven, the housing unit and the floor. Leave the furniture door open until the steam oven has cooled down completely. In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
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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 heater elements, oven compartment, side runners, accessories, food or steam. Use oven gloves when placing hot food in the appliance or removing it and when working in the hot oven compartment. Risk of injury caused by hot food. Food may spill or splash around when placing it into the oven or removing it. The food can cause burns. When placing cooking containers into the oven or removing them, make sure that the hot food does not spill. Do not use the steam oven to heat up or bottle food in sealed jars and tins. Pressure will build up inside them and they can explode causing damage to the appliance, as well as the risk of injury and scalding. Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven melt at high temperatures and can damage the steam oven or catch fire. Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in an oven. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on use. If you want to use plastic containers for steaming food make sure that they are temperature resistant to 100 °C and steam resistant. Any other plastic containers could melt, become brittle or break when subjected to heat. Food which is stored in the oven compartment can dry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the steam oven. Do not leave food in the oven compartment and do not use any cooking containers which are susceptible to corrosion. Risk of injury from the open door. You could bang into the open door or trip over it. Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
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Warning and Safety instructions The door can support a maximum weight of 10 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 cavity. The steam oven could get damaged. Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the steam oven unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite do not put the flames out with water. Switch the steam oven off immediately and then suffocate the flames by keeping the oven door closed. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the steam oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use the steam oven to heat up the room. Grilling food for excessively long cooking durations can cause it to dry out with the risk of catching fire. Do not exceed the recommended cooking durations. Some types of food dry out quickly and can self-ignite if high grill temperatures are used. Never use the grill to finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread or to dry flowers or herbs. Use Fan plus or Conventional heat for this type of procedure. To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the steam oven door if there is smoke inside the oven compartment. Interrupt operation by switching the steam oven off and disconnecting it from the mains electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed. If using alcoh