Miele DG 163-2 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsBuilt-in steam ovenDG 163DG 163-1DG 163-2It is essential to read theseoperating instructions beforeinstalling or using the appli

Correct usageBefore using the appliance for thefirst time, read the operating in-structions carefully. They contain impor-tant notes on the safety, th

Protection from damageDo not heat up unopened tins offood in the oven as pressure willbuild up in the tin and it will explode da-maging the oven inter

With a damaged applianceIn the event of damage or a defect,switch off the appliance immedi-ately. Disconnect completely from theelectricity supply. Co

General notesWhen using an electric socket nearthe steam oven, care should be ta-ken that the cable of the electrical ap-pliance does not come into co

Disposal of packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland can

Do not be worried if your appliance ma-kes some unusual noises. They occurwhen the steam generating unit isbeing filled or emptied out and whenpumping

Setting the water hardnesslevelThe steam oven is set at the factory towater hardness setting IV (4) .If your water is harder or softer than thisyou ca

Cleaning and heating up forthe first timeFor the appliance to be fully functional,it is necessary before using it for thefirst time to run the DESCALE

When the time has counted downyou will see the following display:^Turn the function selector to "0".^Wait until the appliance has pumpedthe

Before each use^Fill the water container.Only use mains tap water. Neveruse distilled or mineral water.The water level must be between the1.0 l and 1.

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Illustration of the appliance . . . . .

Procedure in brief:To use the appliance the followingsteps need to be carried out:A Select the functionB Alter the recommendedtemperature if necessary

Function chartSymbol Function Recom-mendedtemperaturein °CTemperaturerange whichcan be setSuggesteduseQ COOKUniversal100 80-100 For food which can bec

Altering the recommendedtemperatureAs long as the recommended tempera-ture for a function is showing in the dis-play it can be altered in 5 °C steps w

Altering the recommendedtemperature permanentlyEach function is allocated a specific re-commended temperature.It is, however, possible to permanentlya

^When you have finished making alte-rations to recommended temperatu-res turn the function selector to the"0" position.The altered recommend

Setting the cooking timeAfter the recommended temperature,three zeros and the symbol for cookingtime g will appear in the display.The light bar betwee

Starting a functionProcedure:^Press Start.The two light bars will go out and thedisplay will change to show the currenttemperature of the oven interio

After the steam oven has begun tooperate you will hear a pumping noiseas water is pumped from the water con-tainer into the steam generating unit.The

Interrupting a functionYou can interrupt a function which is inoperation at any time.Procedure:^Press Stop.The colon in the display stops flashing.The

At the end of cooking timeAt the end of the set cooking time anaudible tone sounds 5 times and 4 ze-ros appear in the display.A tone will sound once a

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Defrosting . . . . . . . . .

Insufficient water / watercontainer not in placeAfter a function has been started:If the water container is not located cor-rectly in place or there i

Protection from overheatingThe appliance has a safety featurewhich prevents it overheating. If thetemperature in the steam generatingunit becomes too

Safety lockKeep children away from the steamoven for their own safety.The appliance is equipped with a safetylock to prevent it being switched on byac

Suitable containersSome stainless steel cooking contai-ners are supplied with the appliance.Other containers, are available in a va-riety of sizes, bo

You can also use your own containersand dishes. However, please note thefollowing:–The container must be heat resistantto 100° C. Heat resistant glass

Cooking chartsFood Function Temperaturein °CTime inminutesVegetablesArtichokes Q1 100 25-40Asparagus | 100 7-9Broccoli, florets | 100 7-8Broccoli, who

Food Function Temperaturein °CTime inminutesMeat and sausageBeef stew ;G 100 80-100Chicken breast | 100 10-20Chicken thighs 100 18-22Cutlets in gravy

Food Function Temperaturein °CTime inminutesPasta, Rice and grainsRice Q 100 20-25Noodles | 100 15-20Soaking grains e 90* 20-40PulsesBeans, pre-soaked

Advantages of cooking withsteam–Steam prevents food from drying outso it remains moist and juices are notlost. This applies to a wide variety offood,

Your steamer is very effective at rehea-ting dishes which have been preparedpreviously.Procedure:^Place the food on a flat plate and co-ver it with a

Illustration of the appliancea Control panelb Rubber door sealc Side runners with 4 levelsd Temperature sensore Outlet for air in the oven interiorf V

Food to be defrosted Function Weight in gorHeight in cmTemperatu-rein °CDefrost timeinMinutesStanding-time inMinutesMeatRoasting joints N per cm heigh

Deep frozen food can be defrosted inthe steam oven in considerably shortertimes than when defrosting at roomtemperature. Do not use the steamoven to d

Bottling should only be undertakenby an experienced cook who has re-ceived proper training in this methodof preserving fruit and vegetables,and unders

Preparing a whole mealMenu suggestions Function Time in minutes1. Gammon and sauerkraut,Boiled potatoesQ|23-3510-152. Green cabbage with smoked bacon,

Procedure:^Place cooking containers on differentlevels or place them side by side orone on top of the other on the rack.^Insert the drip tray at the l

Blanching with steamYou can use your steam oven to blanchvegetables to prepare them for free-zing.Blanching (short heat treatment) is usu-ally necessa

General notes:Never use cleaning agents contai-ning alkalines / soda, acids or chlori-des, oven cleaning sprays or dish-washer detergent or abrasive c

Appliance frontThe appliance front and controls shouldbe cleaned using a mild solution of hotwater with a little washing up liquid, ap-plied with a da

Removable door and drip plateRemoving the door will make it easier toreach into the oven interior and will alsoenable you to remove the drip plate w.P

Oven interiorThe oven interior including the doorseal and the steam oven door shouldbe cleaned after each use. Allow theappliance to cool down before

Control panelm Function selector switchDisplays for:o Descale kp Insufficient water pq Temperature andTemperature symbol zTime and Time symbol gButton

Connecting valveThe connecting valve on the water con-tainer consists of a valve insert t,a rubber pad u and an O-Ring v. The-re is also a connecting

^Attach a new valve insert t to theblunt end of the special tool.^Insert this into the opening in the con-necting valve.Make sure that sealing ring on

O-RingIt is possible that during the course oftime the water container becomes har-der to put into the appliance and takeout again.If this happens the

DescalingThe appliance will need descaling aftera certain number of operating hours.The display will alert you when thisneeds to be done.If, after sel

Do not use vinegar or descalingagents containing vinegar as thesewill damage the appliance.On aluminium fronted appliances(see dataplate) do not let d

When 8 minutes show in the display anaudible tone will sound and the follo-wing will alternate in the display:^ Empty the water container and refill i

Maintenance and repairs to electri-cal appliances should only be car-ried by a suitably qualified and com-petent person to ensure safety. Re-pairs and

... the symbol for insufficient water pj appears in the display and an au-dible tone sounds:Check whether–the water container has been pushedas far as

Electrical connection GB/ZAAll electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with localand nat

The wire which is coloured blue mustbe connected to the terminal which ismarked with the letter N or colouredblack.The wire which is coloured brown mu

AccessoriesYour appliance will be supplied with some of the following accessories. All the ac-cessories can be ordered at extra cost. Please quote the

After sales serviceIn the event of faults which you cannot easily remedy yourself, or if the applianceis under guarantee, please contact:your Miele De

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Silicone greaseFor lubricating the O-Rings on the con-necting valve of the water container.See "O-Ring" section of "Cleaning andcare&qu

The following stainless steel cooking containers for steaming can be ordered asspecial accessories:Container Capacity in li-tresHeightin cmOrder using

Installation and connectionThe appliance may be connectedvia a plug and fused socket. Howe-ver, if the appliance is to be connectedto an isolator swit