Miele DGC 6800 Operations Instructions

Operating and installation instructionsSteam combination ovenTo avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essentialto read these in

Technical safety~Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can causeconsiderable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance andrepairs mu

Heat damp flannelsProcedure^Moisten the flannels and then roll them up.^Place them beside one another in a perforated cookingcontainer.SettingsAutomat

Making eierstichProcedure^Mix 6 eggs with 375 ml milk (do not beat until foamy).^Season the egg and milk mixture and pour into a greasedsolid cooking

Making preservesOnly use unblemished, fresh produce which is in goodcondition for making preserves.Glass jarsOnly use sterilised jars with twist-off l

Sabbath programmeThis programme lasts for 72 hours for religious observance.It uses "Conventional heat" and cannot be altered. Once setthe t

How the food probe worksThe tip of the probe is pushed into the centre of the meatwhere it measures the core temperature continuously.The core tempera

When to use itThe food probe can be used with the following functions:- Combination mode - Fan plus,- Combination mode - Conventional heat- Fan plus-

The metal tip of the food probe must be fully inserted into thecentre of the food. The handle should be angled upwardstowards the corners or the door

TipsIf you are cooking several pieces of meat together, insert thefood probe in the largest piece of meat.If the food is not cooked sufficiently when

We recommend using Combination mode - Fan plus orCombination mode - Conventional heat for roasting.Please ensure that the grease filter is fitted in t

Combination modeThe lower the temperature in the oven, the longer the cookingduration and the more tender the result.Roast meat on the rack above the

~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only beundertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise theguarantee is invalida

Roasting chartType of meat Function Stage Temp-eraturein °CMoist-urein %DurationinminutesCoretemp-eraturein °CPoultryDuck up to 2 kg,stuffedCombinatio

Type of meat Function Stage Temp-eraturein °CMoist-urein %DurationinminutesCoretemp-eraturein °CVealFillet/saddle (roast)rare Fan grill - 175 - - 45me

Type of meat Function Stage Temp-eraturein °CMoist-urein %DurationinminutesCoretemp-eraturein °CVealShank Combination mode -Conventional heatFan grill

Type of meat Function Stage Temp-eraturein °CMoist-urein %DurationinminutesCoretemp-eraturein °CBeefFillet (withmoisture),medium*Combination mode - Fu

Type of meat Function Stage Temp-eraturein °CMois-turein %DurationinminutesCoretemp-eraturein °CBeefSirloin joint (withmoisture),medium*Combination mo

Type of meat Function Stage Temperaturein °CMoisturein %DurationinminutesCoretemperaturein °CGameSaddle ofvenison*,mediumFull grill 1 Level 3 - 10 -Fu

Type of meat Function Stage Temperaturein °CMoisturein %Duration inminutesCoretemperaturein °COther foodOstrich, medium* Full grill 1 Level 3 - 10 -Fu

Fan plusFor baking on several levelsWhen using Fan plus, reduce the temperatures given forConventional heat by about 20 °C.Conventional heatFor baking

Combination modeThe gleaming finish on bread, rolls and puff pastry isachieved by adding steam (maximum moisture, lowtemperature) in cooking stage 1.

Baking tipsCakes, pizzas and chips etc. should be cooked until golden,not dark brown.Remove the grease filter from the back wall. Otherwise resultscan

Correct use~Danger of burning.The steam oven becomes hot when in use.You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior,cooked food, oven

Frozen foodWhen baking deep frozen products such as chips,croquettes, cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the lowesttemperature quoted on the manufacturer

Baking chartFood Function Stage Temperaturein °CMoisturein %DurationinminutesSponge mixTray Fan plus 150-180 - 25Springform tin Conventional heat 160-

Food Function Stage Temperaturein °CMoisturein %DurationinminutesYeast doughHerb rolls Combination mode - Fan plus 1 155 90 92 200 0 15-25Multigrain r

Food Function Stage Temperaturein °CMoisturein %DurationinminutesShortcrust pastrySmall cakes Combination mode - Fan plus 185 50 6185 0 10-15Tin with

The appliance door must remain shut during grilling, asotherwise the controls will get hot. Danger of burning.Do not use the food probe when using Ful

TipsMarinate or add a little oil if necessary to lean meat. Do notuse other types of fat as they can burn and cause smoke.It is best to grill food of

Your appliance has a wide range of Automatic programmes.Each one contains the relevant cooking function, temperatureand duration. All you have to do i

To finish an Automatic programme early you have to switchthe appliance off.If by the end of an Automatic programme the food is notcooked enough, selec

To use an Automatic programme^Select "Automatic programmes".^Select the appropriate sub menu (e.g. Vegetables).^Select the type of vegetable

Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard defaultsettings. You can select and change these via the "Settings"menu.Currently selec

~To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smokeoccurs inside the appliance. Interrupt the process by switching theappliance off and

The factory setting for each option is shown in bold.Option Available settingsLanguage J Deutsch, English and other languagesCountryTime DisplayOn / O

Option Available settingsStart screen The main menu will appear when the steam oven isswitched on (factory default setting).You can also select one of

,Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean thisappliance. The steam could reach the electricalcomponents and cause a short circuit.Disconnect the

Appliance frontRemove any soiling immediately.If this is not done, it might become impossible to removeand could cause the surface to alter or discolo

AccessoriesUniversal tray, Combi rack, shelf runnersThese accessories have been treated with PerfectCleanenamel. Please refer to the section on "

Grease filterClean the grease filter after every roasting programme with asolution of washing-up liquid and hot water or in thedishwasher.^Pull the gr

Oven interiorThe oven interior is made from stainless steel which has beentreated with a special finish called PerfectClean. Please referto the sectio

Door sealGrease deposits on the seal between the inside of the ovendoor and the oven interior can cause it to become brittle andcracked. Clean the doo

Remove residual cleaning agent after cleaning. If left it willreduce the non-stick properties of the PerfectCleansurfaces.To protect the non-stick eff

MaintenanceSoakStubborn soiling from roasting can be soaked using thisprogramme.^Allow the oven interior to cool down.^Remove all accessories and fill

~To prevent the risk of damage do not leave the food probe in theoven when it is not being used.~When using a small electrical appliance near the stea

DescalingWe recommend using Miele descaling tablets fordescaling the appliance (see "Optional accessories").These have been specially develo

The descaling process will start after you confirm "OK" for thelast time.It is only possible to cancel the descaling process duringthe first

Oven doorTo remove the oven doorBefore removing the door, the locking clamps on both hingeshave to be released.^ Open the door fully.^To release the l

^Raise the door up till it rests open.^Hold the door securely at both sides and lift it evenlyupwards off the hinge retainers.Do not lift the door off

Minor faults in the performance of the appliance, some of which may result fromincorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service De

Problem Possible cause and remedyA humming noise canbe heard after switchingthe appliance on,during use and afterswitching it off.This is the noise of

Problem Possible cause and remedyThe oven lighting isnot working.The lamp is defective.^Call Miele Service to have the lamp replaced.The "Start a

Problem Possible cause and remedyF and a numberappear in thedisplay.F 10 The suction tube in the water container–is not fitted correctly–is not positi

Problem Possible cause and remedyF 196 There is a fault.^Switch the appliance off and then back on again.The filter in the bottom of the oven is not p

To open the panel manually^Carefully open the appliance door.^Take hold of the panel at the top andbottom.^ Pull the panel out forwards to startwith.^

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packaging materialsused are sel

Miele offer a range of useful accessories as well as cleaningand conditioning products for your Miele appliances.These can be ordered online at:or fro

DGGL 4Perforated cooking containerGross capacity 4.0 litres / Usable capacity 3.1 litres325x265x65mm(WxDxH)DGGL 5Perforated cooking containerGross cap

DGGL 20Perforated cooking container (supplied)Gross capacity 2.4 litres / Usable capacity 1.8 litres450x190x40mm(WxDxH)DGG 20Solid cooking container (

Gourmet oven dishesDie-cast aluminium casserole dish with non-stick surface andstainless steel lid. Slides into the side runners in the oven.Also suit

Miele{homeThe Miele@home System can only be fitted by an authorisedMiele service technician. Please contact Miele for details ofthis system. It is not

a Miele|home communication enabled applianceb Miele|home communication module XKM3000Zc Miele|home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVi

This appliance a/c is communicationenabled and can be connected to theMiele|home system via acommunication module b (optionalaccessory) and a conversi

~Before connecting the appliance, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)match the mains electricity supply.This d

Front dimensions* Appliances with glass front** Appliances with metal frontInstallation notes158

Area in front of the controlpanelThe area in front of the control panelmust not be blocked by anything (suchas a door handle) that would hinder itfrom

Front viewGuide to the appliance16

Installation in a tall unita Steam combination ovenb Building-in nichec Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Recommended position for el

Ventilation cut-outsTo ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outsmeasuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided:a in the top of the

Installation in a base unitWhen building the appliance into a base unit underneath a hob please alsoobserve the installation instructions for the hob

Ventilation cut-outsTo ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outsmeasuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided:a in the base of th

Installation in a tall unit in combination with an ovena Steam combination ovenb Building-in nichec Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced

Ventilation cut-outsTo ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outsmeasuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided:a in the top of the

Installation in combination with ESW 6x14a Steam combination ovenb Building-in nichec Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Recommended p

Ventilation cut-outsTo ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outsmeasuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided:a in the top of the

Installation in combination with ESW 6x29a Steam combination ovenb Building-in nichec Inlet for mains connection cable to the applianced Recommended p

Ventilation cut-outsTo ensure the appliance has adequate ventilation, the following cut-outsmeasuring 500 x 40 mm must be provided:a in the top of the

a Control panelb Ventilation outletc Door seald Moisture sensore Temperature sensorf Top heat / grill elementg Wireless food probe antennah Side runne

^Push the appliance into the niche and align it.For correct functioning of the steam generator pleasemake sure that the appliance is horizontally leve

All electrical work should be carried out by a suitablyqualified and competent person, in strict accordance withcurrent local and national safety regu

Important U.K.This appliance is supplied for connection to a single phase230 V 50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.The wires in the mains lead are colour

This appliance is rated energy efficiency class A inaccordance with EN 50304. Tests were carried out using"Cake plus".Energy efficiency clas

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact:–your Miele Dealer, or–the Miele Service DepartmentContact details for Mie

Miele uses software to operate and control the appliance.The copyright authorisation from Miele and other relevant software suppliers (e.g.Adobe) must

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Accessories suppliedThe accessories supplied with your appliance as well as arange of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see"Option

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Food probeFor precise temperature controlled cookingThe food probe monitors the inner temperature of the meat(core temperature)Descaling tabletsFor de

Warning and Safety instructions ...7Caring for the environment...15Guide to th

Control panelSensor controlsLightly touch the sensors to operate the appliance. Anaudible tone will sound each time a sensor is touched.You can adjust

Touch displayThe Touch display is operated by finger tip contact.Touching with your finger creates a tiny charge whichreleases an electrical impulse.

When you touch an option the sensor will light up orange.The option selected will also get an orange frame around it. Ifseveral options have been sele

Control panelThe water container, condensate container and wirelessprobe are located behind the control panel. The ? sensor isused for opening and clo

Food probeThe food probe measures the core temperature in the food,enabling the temperature during the cooking process to bemonitored simply and accur

The appliance calculates the amount of moisture in the oven.The amount of moisture in the food will affect the amount ofmoisture the oven needs.Some f

Heating-up phaseWhile the appliance is heating up to the temperature whichhas been set, the display will show "Heating-up phase" andthe temp

Oven interior lightingFor energy saving reasons, the oven compartment lightinghas been set at the factory to go out after the programme hasbegun.If yo

Basic settingsThe steam oven will switch on automatically when it isconnected to the electricity supply.A welcome screen will appear in the display an

Select the display format you wantYou have the following options:–On: The time is displayed when the oven is switched off.–Off: The time is not displa

Operation ...38During use ...38Interrupting op

Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance suppliedwith this documentation in the space provided in the "Aftersales service, data plate,

Set the correct boiling point for waterBefore cooking food for the first time, you must set the boilingpoint for water, as this varies according to th

Main menu RecommendedtemperatureTemperaturerangeFunctionsFan plusFor baking on several levels160 °C320 °F30 - 225 °C85 - 435 °FConventional heatFor ba

Main menu RecommendedtemperatureTemperaturerangeFunctionsEconomy grillFor grilling thin cuts in small quantitiesand for browning small baked dishesLev

Main menu RecommendedtemperatureTemperaturerangeSpecial applicationsBottling 90 °C195 °F80 °C - 100 °C175 °F - 212 °FDisinfect items --Drying food 60

Before each cooking programme ensure that the filter inthe bottom of the cooking compartment is correctly fitted.Otherwise coarse soiling could get in

Set the duration^Swipe the screen in the "Duration" field until the time youwant appears.^Confirm with "OK".Set the moisture level

After use^Remove and empty the water container / condensatecontainer. Push upwards slightly as you take them out ofthe appliance.^After each use, clea

During useInterrupting operationOperation is interrupted as soon as the door is opened. Theheating will be switched off and the cooking durationremain

To save a programmeYou can save your frequently used cooking processes to"User programmes".The word "Save" will appear in the disp

Steam cooking ...56Vegetables...56Meat ...

Steam cooking^Switch the appliance on s.^Fill the water container with fresh tap water and push it intothe appliance.^Place the food in the appliance.

Combination modeCombination mode works by combining dry heat and steam.You can combine up to ten cooking stages in a combinationmode programme. You ca

Full grill^Set the level, duration and moisture level.^Confirm with OK.A message will appear in the display.^Select "Add".Cooking stage 2^Se

Fan plus / Conventional heat / Top heat / Bottom heat / Grill /Fan grill / Intensive bake / Cake plusThe grease filter on the back wall must be remove

User programmesYou can save up to 20 cooking programmes under their ownindividual names in the "User programmes" menu.If there are no progra

You can save the programme using a name of your choice.^Select "Save".^Select the name you want using the keyboard.^Select "Save".

MyMieleYou can personalise your oven using the MyMiele function by inputting frequently used processes.It is particularly useful with Automatic progr

To edit MyMieleFirst select "Process" then–add entries as long as MyMiele contains fewer than 20entries,–delete entries,–sort entries as lon

Start time / FinishYou can delay the start of a programme. The oven will thenswitch on automatically.Delay start cannot be used for running the descal

To delete a setting^Select "Change".^Select "Start at" or "Ready at".^Select ——.Minute minder / AlarmThe minute minder o

Food probe ...104Roasting ...108Baking ...

Entering settingsIf the time of day display has been switched off (see"Settings - Time"), you will have to switch the oven on withthe K sens

System lockThe system lock prevents the appliance being switched onby mistake.The appliance is delivered with the system lock deactivated.If you wish

Sensor lockThe appliance is fitted with a sensor lock to prevent settingsbeing changed by mistake during a programme.All sensors, with the exception o

This section contains general information. You will find moredetailed information about particular foods and how to cookthem in the other sections.Ste

–Place the cooking containers on the rack or on a suitabletray, and not on the oven floor.–Ensure that there is a gap between the upper rim of thecont

Cooking durationIn general, the cooking durations for cooking with steam arethe same as for cooking food in a saucepan. Moreinformation about any fact

VegetablesFreshPrepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, cleanand cut them up.FrozenFrozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforeha

SettingsAutomatic programmes > Vegetables > ...orOven function > Steam cookingTemperature: 100 °CDuration: see chartThe durations given in th

Duration in minutesFairly firm potatoes, peeledwholehalvedquartered25-2719-2117-18Floury potatoes, peeledwholehalvedquartered26-2819-2015-16Kohlrabi,

Duration in minutesMain crop carrots, chopped 6Spinach 1-2Spring cabbage, chopped 10-11Celery, chopped 4-5Swede, chopped 6-7White cabbage, chopped 12S

Installation in combination with ESW 6x14 ...166Installation in combination with ESW 6x29 ...168In

MeatFreshPrepare the meat in the usual way.FrozenMeat should be thoroughly defrosted before cooking in thesteam oven (see "Defrost").Prepara

SettingsAutomatic programmes > Meat > ...orOven function > Steam cooking > ...Temperature: 100 °CDuration: see chartThe durations given in

SausagesSettingsAutomatic programmes > Sausages > ...orOven function > Steam cookingTemperature: 90 °CDuration: see chartSausages Duration in

FishFreshPrepare fresh fish in the usual way, i.e. clean, gut and fillet.FrozenDefrost frozen fish before cooking (see "Defrosting").Prepara

DurationThe cooking duration depends on the thickness and thetexture of the fish, and not on the weight. The thicker the fish,the longer the cooking d

SettingsAutomatic programmes > Fish > ...orOven function > Steam cookingTemperature: see chartDuration: see chartThe cooking durations given

ShellfishPreparationDefrost frozen shellfish before cooking with steam.Peel, remove and discard the intestines, and then wash theshellfish.Cooking con

MusselsFresh,Only cook mussels which are closed.N.B. Do not eat mussels which have not opened afterbeing cooked. Danger of food poisoning.Steep fresh

RiceRice swells when cooked and needs to be cooked in liquid.The proportion of rice to liquid will vary depending on thetype of rice.The rice absorbs

PastaDry pastaDry pasta swells when it is cooked and needs to be cookedin liquid. The liquid must cover the pasta. Using hot liquidgives better result

This steam oven complies with statutory safety requirements.Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury anddamage to property.To avoid the

DumplingsReady made boil-in-the-bag dumplings need to be wellcovered with water as otherwise they can fall apart. This isbecause even although they ha

GrainGrain swells during cooking and needs to be cooked inliquid.The proportion of grain to liquid depends on the type ofgrain.Grain can be cooked who

Pulses- Dried -Soak pulses for at least 10 hours in cold water beforecooking. Soaking makes the pulses more digestible andshortens the cooking duratio

Oven function > Steam cookingTemperature: 100 °CDuration: see chartUnsoakedDurationin minutesRatioPulses : LiquidBeansKidney beans 130–140 1 : 3Adz

Hen's eggsUse a perforated container to boil eggs in the steam oven.The eggs do not need to be pierced before cooking as theyare gradually warmed

FruitCook fruit in a solid container so that none of the juice is lost.If you wish to cook fruit in a perforated container, place asolid container dir

Menu cooking (cooking whole meals) - manuallyBefore cooking meals with the Menu cooking functionswitch off the steam reduction system (see "Setti

ExampleRice 20 minutesFish fillet 6 minutesBroccoli 4 minutes20 minutes less 6 minutes = 14 minutes (1st duration: rice)6 minutes less 4 minutes = 2 m

ReheatThe steam oven is very effective at reheating food gently,without drying it out or cooking it further. The food will reheatevenly and does not n

Food Temperaturein °CMoisturein %Durationin minutesVegetablesCarrotsCauliflowerKohlrabiBeans120 70 8–10Side dishesPastaRicePotatoes, cut in half lengt

Correct application~This steam oven is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar working and residential environments.~This steam oven is not

DefrostIt is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than atroom temperature.Temperature60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting.Exception

TipsFish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbsand seasoning. Depending o

Food to bedefrostedWeightin gTemperaturein °CDefrostingdurationin minutesStanding timein minutesDairy productsCheese slices 125 60 15 10Quark 250 60 2

Food to bedefrostedWeightin gTemperaturein °CDefrostingdurationin minutesStanding timein minutesMeatRoast meat Sliced 60 8–10 15–20Minced meat 250 50

BottlingVegetables and fruitOnly use unblemished, fresh produce which is in goodcondition for bottling.Glass jarsUse clean jars and accessories and ch

Fill the jars with liquid. The produce must be completelycovered.Use a sugar solution for fruit and a salt or vinegar solution forvegetables.TipsMake

SettingsSpecial applications > Bottling, orOven functions > Steam cookingTemperature: see chartDuration: see chartProduce Temperature in°CDurati

Bottling cakesCreamed, sponge and yeast dough mixtures are all suitablefor bottling. Cakes will keep for approx. 6 months.Cakes made with fresh fruit

Extracting juice with steamYou can use the steam oven to extract juices from soft fruit,such as berries and cherries.It is best to use overripe fruit,

Menu cooking (cooking whole meals)You can cook up to three different types of food, e. g. fishwith a side dish and vegetables.The food can be selected

Safety with children~Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch onthe steam oven inadvertently.~Children under 8 years of age must

Drying foodOnly use the Combination mode - Fan plus function to dryfood so that moisture can be dissipated.Procedure^Cut the produce into similar size

PizzaSettingsSpecial applications > PizzaTemperature: 180 °C - 225 °CDuration: 1-20 minutesNote: place on the rack covered with baking parchmentorO

Making yoghurtTo make yoghurt, you will need either fresh live yoghurt oryoghurt culture, obtainable from health food shops.Use natural yoghurt with l

TipWhen using yoghurt enzyme, yoghurt can be made from amilk / cream mixture. Mix 3/4 litre milk with 1/4 litre cream.Procedure^Mix 100 g yoghurt with

Prove doughProcedure^Prepare the dough according to the recipe.^Place the dough in an uncovered bowl in a perforatedcontainer or on the rack.SettingsS

Melt chocolateYou can use the steam oven for melting any type ofchocolate.Procedure^Break the chocolate into small pieces.Leave chocolate cake coverin

Skinning vegetables and fruitProcedure^Cut a cross in the top of tomatoes, nectarines etc. This willallow the skin to be removed more easily.^Place th

Apple storageYou can treat homegrown apples in the steam oven toincrease the length of time you can store them for. Oncetreated, the apples will keep

Sweat onionsSweating means cooking the onions in their own juices, withthe addition of a little fat if necessary.Procedure^Cut the onions up into smal

Disinfect itemsThe steam oven can be used to disinfect baby bottles andother containers so that at the end of the programme they areas germ free as th