Miele 23660071USA Installation Manual

Operating and Installation InstructionsCombi Steam OvenTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-fore installation or use.en

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10Technical safety Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed bya Miele authorized service technician

Special modes100DehydrateOnly use the special application Dehydrate or the Combi Steam| Convection Bakemode to dry food so that moisture can be dissi

Special modes101Making YogurtAlways follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.To make yogurt, you will need eitherfresh live yogurt or yogurt culture, ob-t

Special modes102Method Mix ½ cup (100 g) yogurt with 4 cups(1 liter) of milk or make up the mixturewith yogurt starter powder, followingthe instructi

Special modes103Dissolving GelatineMethod Gelatine sheets: Completely coverthe gelatine sheets with cold waterand leave to soak for 5 minutes. Re-mov

Special modes104Skinning Fruits and VegetablesMethod Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes,nectarines etc. This will allow the peelto be removed more ea

Special modes105Preserving ApplesYou can treat homegrown apples in thesteam oven to increase the length oftime for which you can store them.Once treat

Special modes106Sweating OnionsSweating means cooking the onions intheir own juices, with the addition of alittle fat if necessary.Method Cut the oni

Special modes107Sanitizing CookwareThe steam oven will sanitize baby bot-tles and other cookware. Check before-hand that the manufacturer guaranteesal

Special modes108Decrystallizing HoneyMethod Loosen the lid and place the jar ofhoney in a perforated cooking pan. Stir the honey once during the coo

Special modes109Making jamOnly use unblemished, fresh producewhich is in good condition.Glass jarsOnly use sterilised jars with twist-off lidsup to a

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS11 Tampering with electrical connections or components and me-chanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cau

Special modes110If the Lighting | On setting has been se-lected, the lighting remains switchedon when the Sabbath program hasbeen selected and will st

Roast probe111How it worksThe metal tip of the roast probe is in-serted into the food. There is a temper-ature sensor in the metal tip which mea-sures

Roast probe112Important notes regarding theroast probeThe handle and cord of the roastprobe must not touch the browning /broiling element during cooki

Roast probe113Tips– If you are cooking several pieces ofmeat together, the roast probeshould be inserted into the largestpiece of meat.– If the food i

Roast114Always follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.Roasting tips Insert the grease filter in the backpanel when roasting.Frozen meat must be defrost

Roast115Fatty meat with crispy skin– Cooking stage1: use a high tempera-ture to render the fat and brown theskin.– Cooking stage2: reduce the temper

Roast116Roasting chartAlways follow USDA guidelines on food safety.The times and temperatures given in the tables are recommendations only.Type of mea

Roast117Type of meat Stage Operatingmode [°F / °C] [%] [min] [°F / °C]VealTenderloin (Roast)raremediumwell done–––347/175329/165320/160––––––11

Roast118Type of meat Stage Operatingmode [°F / °C] [%] [min] [°F / °C]Ham hocks 12210 /100375 / 19084–15517––Braised meat* 123Level 3Leve

Roast119Type of meat Stage Operatingmode [°F / °C] [%] [min] [°F / °C]Tenderloin (Roast withmoisture)Rare* 1234Level 3Level 3140/60140/600

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS12 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or ifthe appliance has been damaged in any manner. Contact

Roast120Type of meat Stage Operatingmode [°F / °C] [%] [min] [°F / °C]Well done* 123456Level 3Level 3210/100150/65195/90395/2000004968–

Bake121Eating food which has been cookedcorrectly is important for goodhealth.Only bake cakes, pizza, french fries,etc. until they are golden brown. D

Bake122Baking tipsGrease filter Remove the grease filter from theback wall. Otherwise results can beuneven.Bakeware Dark-colored bakeware is best fo

Bake123Frozen food When baking deep frozen productssuch as chips, croquettes, cakes,pizza and baguettes, use the lowesttemperature quoted on the manu

Bake124Baking chartBaked good Stage Operatingmode[F / °C] [%] minSpongeBaking tray –  300-355 /150–180– 25Springform pan –  320-340 /160–170–

Bake125Baked good Stage Operatingmode[F / °C] [%] minFlat bread 1234105/40125/50410/210310-375/155–19010010000102625Braided loaf 1234

Bake126Baked good Stage Operatingmode[F / °C] [%] minWhite rolls 12310/155395/200900920–30Mixed wheat grainbread1234105/40125/50410/

Bake127Baked good Stage Operatingmode[F / °C] [%] minRye bread 123410 / 210410 / 210310-340 /155–17060006660StrudelApple strudel 1285/

Broil128 Burn hazard!The appliance door must remain shutduring broiling, as otherwise the con-trols will get hot.Broiling tips Place the food on the

Broil129Broiling tableBroiled food Operatingmode[F / °C] [%]  minFishTrout  Level 3 – 25–30Salmon  355/180 – 35Mackerel  Level 3 – 25Meat / sa

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS13Proper use Danger of burning. The steam oven becomes hot when in use.You could burn yourself on the heating elements,

Settings130Accessing the "Settings" menu Select Settings .A list of settings will appear in the dis-play.They can be checked and changed,

Settings131Settings overviewOption Available settingsLanguage  ... / deutsch / english / ...CountryTime ShowOn / Off * / Night DimmingClock Format24

Settings132Language The desired country and language canbe set.After selecting and confirming yourchoice, the language selected will ap-pear in the d

Settings133Lighting– OnThe interior lighting is switched onduring the entire cooking period.– On for 15 SecondsThe oven lighting switches off15second

Settings134Keypad toneAn audible tone is heard with eachtouch of a sensor.The volume of the keypad tone is repre-sented by a bar with seven segments.

Settings135Keeping WarmPlease note that delicate food, espe-cially fish, can continue cooking whilebeing kept warm.– OnThe Keeping warm mode is activa

Settings136Recommended temperaturesIf you often cook with temperatures thatdiffer from the default, it makes senseto change the recommended tempera-tu

Settings137Sensor lockThe sensor lock prevents a cookingprocess from being switched off orchanged while it is running. Once acti-vated, the sensors ar

Settings138Showroom ProgramThis mode enables the oven to bedemonstrated in showrooms withoutheating up. It should not be set for do-mestic use.Demo Mo

Cleaning and care139Important information oncleaning and care Risk of injury!The steam from a steam cleanercould reach electrical componentsand cause

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS14 The door can support a maximum weight of 22lbs (10kg). Do notsit, lean or place heavy items on the open oven door.

Cleaning and care140To better maintain your appli-ance avoid the following:To avoid damaging surfaces whencleaning, do not use:– Cleaners containing s

Cleaning and care141PerfectCleanThe surfaces of the oven compartmentand shelf runners have been treatedwith PerfectClean enamel. This finishhas an iri

Cleaning and care142Do not use oven spray.Oven interiorThe surface of the oven compart-ment has been treated with Perfect-Clean.Please refer to the se

Cleaning and care143Drain filter The filter in the floor of the ovenshould be cleaned and dried after ev-ery use. Vinegar can be used to remove dis-

Cleaning and care144Water container and conden-sate containerThe water container and condensatecontainer are suitable for cleaning in adishwasher. Re

Cleaning and care145Roast probeDo immerse the roast probe in wateror clean it in the dishwasher as thiswill damage it. Clean the roast probe with a d

Cleaning and care146MainentanceThe Ready at and Start at functions arenot available in Maintenance.SoakHeavy soiling can be soaked with thisprogram af

Cleaning and care147The message Please wait... will appear inthe display. The descaling process isbeing primed and may take a few min-utes. As soon as

Cleaning and care148DoorRemoval Prepare a suitable underlay for thedoor, such as a soft cloth. Open the door slightly. Using two hands placed on th

Cleaning and care149 Hold the door on either side and pulldiagonally upwards from the hingeguides. Lay the door on the previously pre-pared underlay

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS15 Never use the steam oven without a drain filter as large foodresidues may block the drain and the pump. To prevent t

Frequently asked questions150The following faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Depart-ment.If in doubt, please contact Miele.

Frequently asked questions151Problem Possible cause and solutionA humming sound canbe heard after switchingon the appliance, duringoperation and after

Frequently asked questions152Problem Possible cause and solutionCakes and pastry arenot cooked properly af-ter following the dura-tions given in there

Frequently asked questions153Problem Possible cause and solutionF 55 The maximum length of time for which the combisteam oven can be operated on a fun

Frequently asked questions154Opening the control panelmanually Carefully open the door. Hold the control panel at the top andbottom. Pull out the p

Optional accessories155Miele offers a range of useful acces-sories, as well as cleaning and condi-tioning products for your appliance.These products c

Optional accessories156DGGL 4Perforated cooking pan 12 3/4" x 10 ½" x 2 ½" (WxDxH) 325 x 265 x 65 mm (WxDxH)DGGL 5Perforated cooking pa

Optional accessories157Lid for cooking pansDGD 1/3Lid for 12 3/4" x 7" (325 x 175 mm)cooking pansDGD 1/2Lid for 12 3/4" x 10 ½" (3

Optional accessories158Additional accessoriesUniversal trayUniversal tray for baking, roasting andbroilingWire oven rack1 wire oven rack for baking, r

Optional accessories159Gourmet casserole dishDie-cast aluminum casserole dish withnon-stick surface. Slides into the siderunners in the oven. Also sui

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS16 Caution: Heating elements may be hot even though they are notglowing. Interior surfaces of an steam oven become hot e

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION160 Incorrect installation canresult in personal injury anddamage to property. Before connecting the app

Detailed dimensions of oven front161PureLine frontContourLine front*Glass front / **Metal front

Detailed dimensions of oven front162Control panel swivel rangeThe area in front of the control panelmust not be blocked by anything(such as a door han

Installation dimensions163Installation into a tall cabinetThe housing unit must not have a back panel installed behind the building-inniche.aSteam ove

Installation dimensions164Ventilation cut-outsaCut-out in the top of the unitbCut-out in the center shelf above the building-in niche

Installation dimensions165Undercounter installationThe housing unit must not have a panel installed at the back of the installationniche.aSteam ovenbN

Installation dimensions166Ventilation cut-outsaCut-out in the center shelf under the building-in nichebCut-out in cabinet base

Installation dimensions167Installation in combination with an ovenThe housing unit must not have a back panel installed behind the building-inniche.aS

Installation dimensions168Ventilation cut-outsaCut-out in the top of the unitbCut-out in the interim shelf above the appliance installation nicheFor t

Installation169Installing the steam ovenA fault can occur if the appliance isnot correctly aligned.For correct functioning of the steamgenerator, plea

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS17Cleaning and care Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this oven. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause

Electrical connection170 ATTENTION:Before installation or servicing, dis-connect the power supply by eitherremoving the fuse, manually "trip-pin

Caring for the environment171Disposal of the packing mate-rialThe cardboard box and packing materi-als protect the appliance during ship-ping. They ha

Technical service, data plate, warranty172After sales serviceIn the event of a fault which you cannot easily correct yourself, please contact:– your M

MieleCare173This service is available in USA only.MieleCare, our Extended Service Con-tract program, gives you the assuranceof knowing that your appli

9 Independence WayPrinceton, NJ 08540Phone:Fax:www.mieleusa.comU.S.A.Miele, Inc.National HeadquartersPlease have the model and serial numberof your a

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Overview18Front viewaControl panelbVentcDoor gasketdMoisture sensoreTemperature sensorfSide runners with 3 shelf levelsgGrease filterhDrip channeliDra

Overview19monpmSlide-in compartment for condensate containernCondensate containeroSlide-in compartment for water containerpWater container

Contents2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 7Overview...

Overview20Included accessoriesThe accessories supplied with your ap-pliance, as well as a range of optionalones, are available to order from Miele(see

Control panel21aRecessed On / Off  buttonTo turn the appliance on and offbSensor buttons To select operating modes, settings and menu itemscDisplay

Control panel22Sensor buttonsThe sensors react to touch. Each touch is confirmed with an audible tone. Thistone can be turned off (see "Settings

Control panel23DisplayThe display is used for showing the time of day or information about modes, tem-peratures, cooking durations, MasterChef program

Description of functions24Control panelThe water container and condensatecontainer are located behind the controlpanel. The control panel is opened an

Description of functions25Moisture contentThe Combi Steam and Reheat modes usea combination of oven heat and mois-ture. You can alter the moisture/hum

Description of functions26Preheating phaseDuring the preheating phase the displaywill show the temperature in the cook-ing compartment as it rises and

Before using for the first time27General settings The steam oven must not be op-erated until it has been correctly in-stalled.The steam oven will tur

Before using for the first time28Time of day formatYou will then be asked when you wantthe time of day to show on the displaywhen the steam oven is tu

Before using for the first time29Accessories / Oven interior Remove all accessories from thesteam oven. Wash them by hand using hot waterand a soft

Contents3Operation: Combination cooking mode ... 40Quck guide ...

Before using for the first time30Setting the correct boilingpoint for waterBefore cooking food for the first time,you must set the boiling point for w

Modes / Programs / Menus31Default tem-perature/SettingTemperaturerangeOperating ModesConvection BakeFor baking on several levels at the sametime. The

Modes / Programs / Menus32Default tem-perature/SettingTemperaturerangeOperating ModesMaxi BroilThe entire upper heating element is used forintense hea

Modes / Programs / Menus33Default tem-perature/SettingTemperaturerangeSpecial ModesBlanching– –Canning195°F / 90°C 175-210°F /80–100°CSanitize Cookwar

Operation: Steam cooking34A fault can occur if the drain isblocked.Check that the drain filter is correctlyin place before each program aslarge food r

Operation: Steam cooking35At the end of the cooking duration– Steam Reduction (with temperaturesover approx. 175°F / 80°C) and Pro-gram Finished will

Operation: Steam cooking36Interrupting operationOperation is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened. The heating will beturned off and the cooking d

Operation: Steam cooking37Additional functionsSetting additional cooking durationsYou have placed the food in the oven,selected a temperature and a co

Operation: Steam cooking38Switching on and off automaticallyTo switch a cooking program on and offautomatically, you have a choice of howto enter the

Operation: Steam cooking39Changing settings during a cookingprocess Select Change.The following will appear on the display:– Temperature– Duration– R

Contents4Frozen food... 62Temperature ...

Operation: Combination cooking mode40Combi Steam works by combining dryheat and steam. You can combine up toten cooking stages in a combinationmode pr

Operation: Combination cooking mode41A fault can occur if the drain isblocked.Check that the drain filter is correctlyin place before each program asl

Operation: Combination cooking mode42Cooking stage 3 Select the desired mode. Select the required settings (seecooking stage 1). Confirm with OK.

Operation: Combination cooking mode43After use Remove and empty the water con-tainer and condensate container. Push upwards slightly as you takethem

Operation: Combination cooking mode44Additional functionsSetting additional durationsYou have placed the food in the ovenand selected the settings for

Operation: Combination cooking mode45Sequence of an automatic cookingprocessUp until the start time the operatingmode, the selected temperature andmoi

Operation: Functions without steam46You do not necessarily need to enter acooking duration for operating modeswhich do not use steam. If no durationis

Operation: Functions without steam47The grease filter must be removedfor baking as otherwise this can re-sult in uneven browning. Exception:Fit the gr

Operation: Functions without steam48Interrupting operationOperation is interrupted as soon as thedoor is opened. The heating will beswitched off. Bur

Operation: Functions without steam49Additional functionsYou have placed the food in the oven,selected a function, and set the temper-ature or broil le

Contents5Decrystallizing Honey... 108Pizza...

Operation: Functions without steam50Turning off automaticallyTo switch off a cooking process auto-matically, you can set either Duration orReady at.Ex

Operation: Functions without steam51Sequence of an automatic cookingprocessUp until the start time the operatingmode, the selected temperature, Start

Operation: Functions without steam52Switching off Rapid PreHeat Select Change. Select PreHeating. Select Normal. Confirm with OK.Rapid PreHeat has

Operation: Functions without steam53Changing the temperature Select Temperature. Change the temperature. Confirm with OK.The steam oven will be hea

MasterChef54Your steam oven has a number of Mas-terChef programs that enable you toachieve excellent cooking results withease. Simply select the appro

MasterChef55Using the MasterChef pro-grams Select MasterChef.A list of food types will appear on thedisplay. Select the desired food category.The Ma

Favorites56You can create and save up to 20 ofyour own programs.– Each one can have up to 10 cookingstages. This enables you to save yourfavorite or m

Favorites57 Check the settings and confirm withAccept or select Change to correct thesettings or to add further cookingstages. Select Save. Enter t

Favorites58– Change Cooking StagesThe setting specified for a cookingstage can be corrected (see "Chang-ing Favorites") or more cookingstage

Favorites59Changing the name Select Favorites.The display shows the program namesand Edit Program at the bottom. Select Edit Program. Select Change

Contents6Cleaning and care ... 139Important information on

Timer60The timer can be used to time any ac-tivity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs.The timer can also be used at the sametime as a cooking program i

General notes61The "General Notes" section containsgeneral information. You will find moredetailed information about particularfoods and how

General notes62Shelf levelYou can select any shelf level. You canalso cook on several levels at the sametime. This will not alter the cooking du-ratio

General notes63Wire oven rack / universal trayUse the rack above the universal traywhen roasting or broiling. The cookingliquids will collect in the t

Steam cooking64VegetablesFresh foodPrepare fresh vegetables in the usualway, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up.Frozen foodFrozen vegetables do not need

Steam cooking65The durations given in the charts for fresh vegetables are guidelines only. We rec-ommend selecting the shorter cooking duration quoted

Steam cooking66Vegetables  [min]Pumpkin, diced 2–4Corn on the cob 30–35Swiss chard, chopped 2–3Peppers, diced / cut into strips 2Potatoes cooked in s

Steam cooking67MeatFresh foodPrepare the meat as usual.Frozen foodMeat should be thoroughly defrostedbefore cooking in the steam oven (see"Defros

Steam cooking68The cooking times given in the chart are guidelines only. We recommend selectingthe shorter cooking time to start, additional time can

Steam cooking69SausageSettingsMasterChef | Sausage |...| Steam CookingorOperating Modes | Steam Cooking Temperature: 194°F / 90°CDuration: see chart

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7The Combi Steam oven is referred to in the following instructions as steam oven.This appliance conforms to current safet

Steam cooking70Temperature185° F – 195° F / 85° C – 90° C For gently cooking delicate types offish, such as sole.212° F / 100 °CFor cooking firmer typ

Steam cooking71The durations given in the chart are guidelines for fresh fish. We recommend se-lecting the shorter cooking duration quoted to start wi

Steam cooking72ShellfishPreparationDefrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam.Peel, clean and wash the shellfish.Cooking panIf using a perfora

Steam cooking73MusselsFresh food Warning - danger of food poisoning.Only cook mussels which are closed. Do not eat mussels which have notopened after

Steam cooking74RiceRice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion of riceto liquid will vary depending on the type of rice.T

Steam cooking75PastaDry pastaDry pasta swell when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The liquid mustcover the pasta. Using hot liquid gives bett

Steam cooking76DumplingsReady-made dumplings in wrappers need to be covered completely with water.Otherwise they will not absorb enough water and will

Steam cooking77GrainsGrain swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid. The proportion ofgrain to liquid will vary depending on the type of gr

Steam cooking78LegumesSoak legumes for at least 10 hours in cold water before cooking. Soaking makesthe legumes more digestible and shortens the cooki

Steam cooking79UnsoakedRatioLegumes to liquid [min]BeansKidney beans 1:3 130–140Azuki beans 1:3 95–105Black beans 1:3 100–120Pinto beans 1:3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8Use This appliance is intended for residential use only. The steam oven is not suitable for outdoor use. This steam o

Steam cooking80EggsUse a perforated container to prepare boiled eggs in the steam oven.The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as they are g

Steam cooking81FruitCook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost. If you wish to cookfruit in a perforated container, place a sol

Steam cooking82Menu Cooking - ManualBefore cooking meals with the "MenuCooking" function, turn off the steamreduction system (see "Sett

Steam cooking83Method Place the rice in the steam oven first. Set the first cooking duration: 14 min-utes. After 14 minutes, place the tilapia inth

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking84Always follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.This gentle cooking method allows foodto be cooked slowly at a low, constantte

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking85Important information on useTo obtain an optimum cooking result,observe the following information:– Use fewer herbs and sp

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking86Tips– To shorten the preparation times, youcan vacuum food 1–2days beforethe cooking procedure. Store thevacuumed food in

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking87Method Rinse the food under cold water anddry it. Put the food in a vacuum bag andadd spices or liquid if desired. Vacu

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking88Food Added in ad-vance [°F / °C]  [min]Sugar SaltFishCod filet, 1" (2.5cm) thick x 130 / 54 35Salmon filet, 1 1/4&

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking89Food Added in ad-vance [°F / °C]  [min]Sugar Salt Medium* Well done*MeatDuck breast, whole x 151 / 66 162 / 72 35Rack of

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS9Children Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch onthe steam oven inadvertently. Children must

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking90ReheatingReheat brassicas (e.g., kohlrabi andcauliflower) only in combination with asauce. Without sauce, an unpleasantcab

Sous-vide (vacuum) cooking91Table for the reheating of food cooked with the sous-vide methodFood  [°F / °C]2 [min]Medium1Well-done1MeatRack of lamb

Special modes92ReheatAlways follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.To reheat food cooked with the sous-vide method, use the "Sous-vide"mode (s

Special modes93Food  [°F / °C]  [%]  [min]VegetablesCarrotsCauliflowerKohlrabiBeans250 / 120 70 8–10Side dishesPastaRicePotatoes, halved lengthways

Special modes94DefrostAlways follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.It is much quicker to defrost food in thesteam oven than at room temperature.Tempera

Special modes95Food to be defrosted Quantity  [°F / °C]  [min]  [min]FruitApple sauce 1/2 lb / 250 g 140 / 60 20–25 10–15Apple chunks 1/2 lb / 250

Special modes96Food to be defrosted Quantity  [°F / °C]  [min]  [min]Chicken 2 lbs / 1000g 140 / 60 40 15–20Chicken thighs 5.3 oz / 150g 140 / 6

Special modes97CanningAlways follow USDA guidelines onfood safety.Only use unblemished, fresh producewhich is in good condition.Glass jarsUse clean gl

Special modes98JuicingThis appliance is ideal for extractingjuice from soft, firm and hard fruit.It is best to use overripe fruit, as theriper the fru

Special modes99Menu CookingYou can cook up to three different typesof food, e.g. fish with a side dish andvegetables.The food can be selected in any o